Feb 18, 2025
Nominate a Dentist for WSDA Citizen of the Year
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
News Items
Feb 17, 2025
"How is ComplyBetter Different Than What I Already Use for Dental Compliance?"
One of the questions we've received since launching ComplyBetter is, "How is ComplyBetter different than what I already use for dental compliance in my office?" We want to share a few answers to this question, and invite any interested dental office to contact us to learn more.
Feb 12, 2025
ADA New Dentist News: How to Juggle Being a Boss & Parent
Balancing work with parenthood can be a challenge at any career stage, but especially when both the career and children are young, as is the case for new dentists starting families.
Feb 11, 2025
PNDC Night at the Seattle Mariners!
The Seattle Mariners are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 9, and PNDC attendees have exclusive access to discounted tickets in a specially reserved seating area.
Feb 5, 2025
WSDA Members Get a Bonus with D-MMEX Easyrefine
Gold hit a world record high in October, and it may not stop! Refine your precious scrap metals now with WSDA endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine.
Feb 3, 2025
Reminder: Tell Us About Your Local Dental Society
WSDA is gathering ideas and member feedback for a future WSDA News story on local dental societies. Help us by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey!
Feb 3, 2025
Reminder: Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic
Volunteer registration is open for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 24-27 at Seattle Center.
Feb 3, 2025
Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Application Deadline Extended to February 28
Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of February 28, 2025.
Jan 31, 2025
Apply to Serve as a Washington Dental Commission Member by May 2
The Department of Health is accepting applications to fill one dentist member vacancy on the Washington Dental Commission. Apply by May 2.
Jan 31, 2025
Earn Required CE at PNDC 2025
Licensed Washington dentists must earn 63 hours of continuing education every three years, plus complete a variety of additional CE requirements. 2025 is a CE reporting year for many dentists. Earn 20+ CE credits May 8-10 at PNDC 2025 — including many that count toward additional requirements for dentists. Register by the March 21 Early Bird Deadline to save up to $100 per person!
Jan 27, 2025
Deadlines to Sign In PRO on Dental Benefits Reform Legislation
If you haven’t already, please take just 5 minutes to sign in PRO on SB 5351/HB 1535 and share with others interested in advocating in support of these important reforms.
Jan 24, 2025
ADA: Medicare Claims for Dental Services to Require Administrative Modifier Codes
Dentists who are enrolled in Medicare to provide Part B covered services will need to add the appropriate administrative modifier code next to each procedure code on the ADA Dental Claim Form beginning July 1.
Jan 24, 2025
ADA: Visa and Mastercard Antitrust Settlement: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Merchants who accepted Visa and Mastercard payments in the United States between January 1, 2004, and January 25, 2019, may be entitled to compensation from a class action settlement related to alleged violations of antitrust laws.
Jan 24, 2025
Everett Herald Editorial Board: Give Dental Patients’ Coverage Some Teeth
"Senate Bill 5351 and House Bill 1535 seek to bring to dental patients a standard of financial transparency and assurance similar to the federal Affordable Care Act, in effect, mandating that a certain percentage of what someone pays for their insurance is available for their dental care."
Jan 22, 2025
Fix Dental Benefits Campaign LIVE on Seattle Times
We are excited to announce the launch of a robust communications campaign in support of WSDA’s 2025 dental benefits reform legislation. This legislation is some of the most important we have ever proposed for the future of our members and their patients.
Jan 20, 2025
Lack of Detail in Chart Entry Hinders Dentist’s Malpractice Defense
In dentistry, documentation is an essential element of practice, not only for accurate treatment but also for risk management. In this case study, the lack of detail in a dentist’s chart entry denoting a patient’s treatment impacts the outcome of a malpractice case brought against her.
Jan 17, 2025
Important Dental Benefits Legislation - SB 5351
SB 5351, WSDA’s bill to reform the broken dental benefits system in Washington, was introduced on Thursday, January 16. This bill has strong bipartisan support from across the political spectrum, including sponsorship from the majority of members of the Senate Health Care Committee.
Jan 17, 2025
Making a Difference on ERISA: The ADA in Action
"In a nutshell, the ERISA preemption is applied too broadly by the carriers. In response, nearly two years ago the ADA House of Delegates formed a special committee on ERISA to look for innovative strategies to deal with the problem. We have identified a number of paths forward."
Jan 17, 2025
Apply for the 2025 WSDA Leadership Institute by February 16
The WSDA Leadership Institute is a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry by getting participants involved in a variety of WSDA activities and meetings.
Jan 16, 2025
Talkspace Go Complimentary for ADA Members
The ADA has announced a new resource available for all ADA members and dental students: Talkspace Go, a self-guided therapy app to support mental well-being.
