Feb 28, 2025
WSDA Welcomes Dr. Frank Spear to PNDC 2025
WSDA is thrilled to welcome Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, founder and director of Spear Education, to PNDC 2025. Don’t miss his lectures on Saturday, May 10.
News Items
Feb 28, 2025
Tell Senators to Support Dental Benefits Reform
SB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform bill — is in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State Senate. We need YOUR help to ensure SB 5351 continues to move forward and receives a YES vote from the full Senate! Please take just a few minutes to contact your state senator today.
Feb 28, 2025
Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions
WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2025 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 25-27 in Tacoma.
Feb 25, 2025
Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Application Deadline Extended to June 30
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 June 30, 2025.
Feb 21, 2025
ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect
Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect after a federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction. Unless subject to a later deadline, most businesses have until March 21 to file beneficial ownership information reports.
Feb 21, 2025
Important Win for WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Efforts
An amended version of our bill, SB 5351, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care, hitting an important milestone that allows the bill to continue moving forward in the legislative process.
Feb 18, 2025
RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon at PNDC 2025
Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2025 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, May 9. RSVP today!
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!
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.
