News Items

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.

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.