News Items

Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company

The WSDA News Spring Issue cover story explores the history of Delta Dental and how its relationships with its member dentists and the Washington State Dental Association have changed over the years.

How Delta Dental Behaves in the Dark

For years, WSDA member dentists have worried about how Delta Dental’s market dominance impacts their practices and the patients they serve. We now know that negative impacts of that power are being felt in the public arena as well. Read WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack's editorial for the Spring Issue of the WSDA News.

Are You a Dissident Dentist?

A message from Drs. Dennis Bradshaw, Todd Irwin & Nathan Russell, plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Washington Dental Service (Delta).

New ADA Antibiotics Guideline Available Now

Read the American Dental Association's new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for prescribing antibiotics for dental pain and swelling.

Sign Up for GKAS Program by Nov. 13 to Receive Product Kits

Give Kids A Smile program coordinators should sign up their 2020 event by Nov. 13 to be eligible to receive donated product kits.

Help Fight Opioid Epidemic with National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26

Dentists encourage safe disposal of unused, unneeded medications.

ADA: Dental Plan Repricing Targets Out-of-Network Dentists

Dental benefits tips from the ADA Center for Professional Success.

Tobacco & Vapor 21 Begins Jan. 1, 2020

On Jan. 1, 2020, it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21.

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Oct. 31

As a reminder, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 3 is due by Oct. 31.

WSDA Academy: Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques

Register today for CE course "Post Orthodontic Space Discrepancies Resolved with Predictable Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques."

NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices

The ADA is offering the webinar "NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices" on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.

HCA Interpreter Services Newsletter

Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting

The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment.

Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.

ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to FDA Regarding SmileDirectClub

ADA’s pending citizen petition submitted to the FDA about SmileDirectClub’s marketing & direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners is active.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 26

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day allows for disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible & convenient way.

Reminder: New Opioid Policy Implementation Date - Nov. 1

DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.

Apple Health Provider Alert

Free Dental Infection Control Assessments in Dental Clinics

The DOH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to provide free ICAR assessments to dental clinics in Washington.