Aug 6, 2026
WSDA members are invited to join us on Friday, August 21, from 12:00–1:00 PM as WSDA hosts political analysts Ben Anderstone and Paul Graves for an informative webinar on Washington state's 2026 elections.
Jul 31, 2026
WSDA Members: Join Dandy on Thursday, August 27 at Aerlume Seattle for a free, exclusive evening of education, networking, and fine dining. RSVP by August 21.
Jul 30, 2026
Register today for the upcoming student loan webinar, Understanding the SAVE Plan and Other July 1 Changes, presented by TISLA on Tuesday, August 11. This session will explain the SAVE plan transition, describe all available plans and give tips on how to choose a new plan.
Jul 14, 2026
Credentialing is the process of verifying a dentist’s qualifications so they can participate with insurance plans and receive reimbursement. “My biggest advice to new dentists is before they start applying for jobs or changing offices, it’s good to have all the documents ready.”
Jul 9, 2026
WDIA can help you navigate the coverage needs for your practice. “Our main goal is to provide you with the best coverage for your business. Within the many carriers that we work with, we shop around to get the best rates for what you need.”
Jul 8, 2026
This update details results of the recently completed mediation process that was legislatively mandated by Substitute Senate Bill 5351, WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation passed in 2025.
Jul 7, 2026
Periodontics | Walla Walla | Owner – Private Practice | Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Jul 2, 2026
WSDA has dental benefits resources to help member dentists and their teams, including 1:1 support and new letter templates to help you communicate with insurance companies when a claim payment is delayed.
Jul 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, new rules adopted by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will create a clinical employment pathway for eligible 16- and 17-year-olds in Washington dental practices.
Jul 1, 2026
Delayed dental claim payments can create unnecessary administrative work and strain practice cash flow. These WSDA resources can help members and their teams understand these timelines, respond to repeated documentation requests, and raise concerns when payors delay claims that should otherwise be processed.
Jun 30, 2026
“Everyone is dealing with something — childcare, parenting issues, financial issues — and it can create feelings of anxiety or depression. It’s causing them not to enjoy this as much. We are here to be supportive of our dentists and help them feel their best — both in their profession and in their daily lives.”
Jun 29, 2026
Understanding the ins and outs of dental benefit plans can be complicated and frustrating for many dental offices and especially overwhelming for dentists early in their careers. The ADA can help with guidance for navigating these challenges.
Jun 26, 2026
The ADA is introducing a new Student Loan Resource Guide to help dental students and their families understand significant changes to federal student aid programs that take effect July 1.
Jun 25, 2026
Join OMNI Practice Group in Chelan on Friday, August 7 for a guided wine tasting with practical, real-world insights into one of the most important decisions of your career—your practice transition.
Jun 24, 2026
“What we’ve found over the years is that traditional mental, dental and medical care doesn’t serve this segment of the population well — especially those who live outdoors or are unfamiliar with the system or how to navigate it on their own. The biggest shift we made as an organization was taking the care to the patients. We started looking for patients rather than waiting for them. Our mission on paper stayed the same, but the actions behind it changed. When we did that, we found even more unmet needs in our community.”
Jun 22, 2026
WSDA members interested in speaking at PNDC 2027, April 1-3 in Seattle, can now apply for the New & Emerging Speaker Series. Applications are due Sunday, July 19. This member-exclusive opportunity gives WSDA members the chance to present 50-minute dental-related lectures at Washington's largest dental conference.
Jun 17, 2026
General Dentistry | Silverdale | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | University of New England College of Dental Medicine
Jun 10, 2026
"More members use WSDA programs. Those programs generate non-dues revenue. That revenue funds better member benefits, stronger advocacy, and lower membership costs. Lower costs and greater value bring more dentists into organized dentistry. More members create more strength, more influence, and more opportunity to serve."
Jun 5, 2026
"The more familiar lawmakers become with this issue before they return to Olympia, the better chance we have of passing this important strategy to help solve our workforce shortage."
Jun 4, 2026
Reducing the dental workforce backlog in Washington requires a multi-pronged approach. WSDA hopes a new category of dental care provider will offer another avenue for relief.
