News Items

Jun 13, 2025

Recent Email Scams Targeting Dental Offices: What to Watch For and How to Respond

WSDA recently became aware of email phishing scams affecting Washington dental offices, where unauthorized messages are being sent directly from the office’s legitimate email address. We urge dental offices to review email security measures and to not open attachments or click links in emails unless you’re confident the message is legitimate.

Jun 12, 2025

ADA Offers Supports to Help Dentists, Students Prioritize Mental Health

The American Dental Association offers various supports to help its member dentists and dental students get started, including free access to the Well-Being Index, an anonymous, validated assessment and measurement tool developed by Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being.

Jun 6, 2025

ADA Calls for ERISA, Medicare Advantage Reform

The ADA is offering its perspective on how certain anticompetitive regulations impact the dental sector, in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for information on reducing anticompetitive regulatory barriers.

Jun 5, 2025

Life After AAOMS

"It is an extremely busy year of service, but also it is very rewarding and a rich life experience." Dr. Mark Egbert reflects on his years of service and leadership with the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Jun 4, 2025

ADA Urges DOJ to Enforce Health Insurance Antitrust Reform

The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market, applauding the Department of Justice’s renewed focus on competition in health care and offering its perspective on how historically limited competition in dental insurance harms patients and dental professionals.

Jun 3, 2025

Thanks for Joining Us at PNDC 2025!

Thank you to the more than 4,600 attendees who joined us for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference last month — you made this year's event a success! Mark your calendars today for more high-quality continuing dental education, dental exhibits and more as PNDC 2026 returns May 28-30 to Summit - Seattle Convention Center.

Jun 3, 2025

Effective July 1, 2025: Expanded Worker Protections Under Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

Beginning July 1, 2025, Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) will include expanded protections beyond gender to cover additional protected classes. Dentists who employ staff should review and update their hiring, pay, and advancement practices to ensure compliance with the updated EPOA rules. WSDA has created a compliance checklist resource for members.

Jun 2, 2025

Get a $250 Discount on 2025 Membership & Save on Professional Liability

It’s not too late to receive a membership discount and save on professional liability insurance at the same time! Eligible dentists who purchase MedPro professional liability insurance through WSDA company Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) receive $250 off 2025 WSDA membership and a 10% premium discount.

Jun 2, 2025

WSDA Can Manage L&I Claims for Your Dental Office

The last thing a dental practice owner needs is the added cost, stress and administrative burden of managing an L&I workers' compensation claim if an employee is injured on the job. That’s where WSDA comes in with a free member benefit offering expert oversight and proactive management of L&I claims, all at no cost to members!

May 20, 2025

Avoiding Burnout

There’s no doubt the practice — and management — of dentistry can escalate stress and anxiety levels. Managing that pressure is important to the health and well-being of individual dentists, as well as the future of the profession.

May 19, 2025

Bracken Killpack: Legislative Victory

"Overwhelming bipartisan support is a testament to the power of our collective voice. Sincere thanks to all of you who helped make that voice heard!"