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2023 Graduates: Free CE with ADA CE Online

Class of 2023 dental school graduates get 2 years of free unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online.

Washington’s Dr. Linda Edgar to Helm ADA as 160th President

Dr. Linda Edgar to take office as the 160th president of the ADA during the Oct. 10 House of Delegates meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Apply for the New & Emerging Speaker Series by October 15

WSDA is now accepting applications for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2024, May 9-11 in Seattle.

Portia Cao, DDS

General Dentistry | Auburn| Associate/Employee – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Cristina Kendall, DMD

General Dentistry | Seattle | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Jason Chang, DDS

General Dentistry | Snohomish | Owner – Private Practice | University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Ted Baer, DDS

General Dentistry | Tacoma | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | Loyola University Chicago

Randy Ogata, DDS

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | Seattle | Retired | University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry

Reminder: RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception on September 21

Meet up for free food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!

Celebrate Labor Day with Savings on Lenovo Products and GE Appliances!

Member savings with deals from WSDA and ADA endorsed companies Lenovo and GE Appliances Store.

HCA: Rulemaking Notice for WSR 23-17

September 6 ADA Webinar - How to Prepare for the Return of Student Loan Payments

The ADA's free webinar on Student Loan Payments will cover what you should consider if you plan to refinance, implications of the end of the federal loan repayment holiday and walk through all student loan repayment options.

DQAC Business Meeting - September 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Support Maui Dentists Affected by Wildfires

The Hawaii Dental Association Foundation has established a special Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate support for dentists who have been affected by the disaster.

PNWU Faculty Information Sessions

The PNWU School of Dental Medicine will be hosting a series of information sessions for dentists interested in being part of the teaching program.

August 22 ADA Webinar - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

The ADA's free webinar on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders will cover what perinatal or postpartum depression is, identify the risk factors and share when professional intervention is needed.

Encourage Your Assistants to Share Their Workforce Experiences

A workforce survey for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs) is currently being conducted by the Washington Oral Health Workforce (WOHW) Tracking Program.

ADA Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available

The ADA’s new Locum Tenens and Dentistry guide discusses how dental benefit plans should be notified and what billing information and insurance considerations need to be provided when locum tenens dentists are employed.

DQAC Rule Modification: WAC 246-817-150 Faculty at School of Dentistry

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission has filed a CR-101 to begin modifying the rules for faculty dental licensure.

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - August 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Continuing Competency Committee will meet on August 22 at 12:00 PM.