Nov 5, 2025
Renew Your Membership for 2026
It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership. WSDA is decreasing the cost of membership in 2026. Renew online by January 1 to enter to win a refund of your 2026 dues!
News Items
Nov 5, 2025
WDIA: How One Practice Owner Navigated an Employer Practices Liability Claim
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48% of employer practice liability claims are filed against small businesses. Dental offices can be lucrative targets for former employees and their attorneys because most claims are settled without trial.
Nov 5, 2025
2025 WSDA House of Delegates Resolution & Election Results
The 2025 meeting of the WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, was held Sept. 25-27 at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2025 House.
Oct 24, 2025
“Sno-Isle Launched Me into a Profession I am Passionate About”
“What we provide here is an amazing opportunity for students to see if the profession they have dreamed of — or are considering — is what they really want,” said Kelly Beebout, dental assistant instructor at Sno-Isle Technical Skills Center in Everett.
Oct 23, 2025
ADA Applauds Health Care Workforce Bill, Highlights Importance of Accreditation
ADA leaders have voiced support for a newly introduced bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs.
Oct 23, 2025
Public Misunderstanding of Dental Insurance is Widespread
Experts note that many patients mistakenly believe dental coverage works like medical insurance, which is meant to protect against large, unexpected costs.
Oct 22, 2025
Refine Your Dental Scrap with WSDA-Endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine
Rake in more for your metal! Refine your precious scrap metals now.
Oct 22, 2025
First Round of Student Loan Forgiveness Under Trump Administration
The U.S. Department of Education has begun issuing notices to some federal student loan borrowers regarding the possibility of full or partial student loan forgiveness.
Oct 21, 2025
ADA Launches Toolkit to Support Dentists in Medicaid Participation
The Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit: An Operational Guide for Dentists Wishing to Treat Medicaid Beneficiaries is designed to support dentists who are committed to serving underserved populations but need effective and operational strategies to do so sustainably.
Oct 16, 2025
2025 WSDA Citizen of the Year: Dr. Kim Nordberg
The Association is honored to announce the late Dr. Kim Nordberg as WSDA's 2025 Citizen of the Year.
Oct 14, 2025
ADA Pushes Back Against Payer Downcoding on Multisurface Restorations
In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the American Dental Association is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy.
Oct 14, 2025
It's All About the Mission
“I’m blessed to be in this position. I wake up every morning and I’m excited to come to campus.” Dean Foti Panagakos is leading the launch of the new School of Dental Medicine at PNW University of Health Sciences.
Oct 6, 2025
Keep the Good Things Going: 2025-2026 WSDA President Dr. Lisa Egbert
“Helping people is why I was put on Earth,” said Egbert, who will serve as WSDA’s next president. “It is why I became a dentist and why I spend so much of my time volunteering on behalf of dentists.”
Oct 6, 2025
ADA: New CDT Codes You Should Know for 2026
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. The codes cover testing for a cracked tooth, scaling and debridement for the treatment of an implant with peri-implantitis, and more.
Oct 6, 2025
ADA: Court Denies Class Action Status for Delta Dental Case
A federal district court ruled Sept. 22 that it’s denying a group of dentists’ motion to certify an antitrust case against Delta Dental as a class action.
Oct 1, 2025
DDWA Annual Meeting: DO NOT Register or Return Proxy
WSDA calls on all dentists to NOT participate in any DDWA annual member meeting until the company changes its anticompetitive out-of-network policy.
Sep 23, 2025
ADA Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Membership Renewals
Fraudulent emails stated membership would be suspended if payment information was not updated.
Sep 19, 2025
Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Year as WSDA President
"I came for the cause and stayed for the people." Dr. Chris Dorow reflects on his year as WSDA President.
Sep 17, 2025
Bank of America: Dental Practice and Commercial Real Estate Financing
With today's competitive lending market, you might qualify for better terms than when you first borrowed. Contact Bank of America - a WSDA preferred lender - to discuss your options.
Sep 17, 2025
WSDA Calls on Dentists to NOT Participate in DDWA Annual Member Meeting
WSDA calls on all dentists to NOT participate in any DDWA annual member meeting until the company changes its anticompetitive out-of-network policy.
