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Meet PNDC 2019 Platinum Sponsor: TDIC

TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 218.

Provider Alert: Orthodontic Treatment – Changes to Payment Methodology

Understanding Opioid Use Disorder: Supportive Strategies for Prevention and Long-Term Recovery

Register today for the Understanding Opioid Use Disorder Conference, held in Spokane on Saturday, June 22.

Download the PNDC App!

Coming to the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference? The PNDC App is now available to download.

DQAC Dental Jurisprudence Examination Committee Meeting - June 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Jurisprudence Examination Committee webinar meeting on Friday, June 28.

Washington State Department of Health Expands Prescription Monitoring Program Data Sharing

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will now share Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) data with nearly all states and the Department of Defense.

Get Hands-On CE with PNDC 2019 Workshops

Hands-on workshops on oral surgery, posterior composites, endodontics, ultrasonic debridement, basic life support and more!

DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee Meeting - June 17

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee webinar meeting on June 17.

Reminder: Citizen of the Year Nominations Due This Friday

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year! Nominations are due this Friday, June 7.

2019 Legislative Session Summary

The 2019 Legislative Session adjourned on Sunday, April 28. Read a summary of issues from this session that could potentially impact you, your patients, and your practice.

Contracts and Processing Policies: Impact on Your Revenue - Free Webinar from ADA

This webinar will discuss common contractual clauses within third-party payer contracts and their potential financial implications on a dental practice, including most favored nation, affiliate carrier, recoupment clauses and more.

Help a Veteran & Make a Difference in Their Life!

WSDA President Dr. Christopher Delecki encourages members to get involved with Dental Lifeline Network's Donated Dental Services Program.

Board of Denturists Meeting - June 13

The Board of Denturists will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 13 at 10 AM.

DQAC Meetings - June 7

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting, Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting, and Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 7.

New Lectures Added to PNDC 2019 Lineup

We've added several new lectures to the PNDC 2019 lineup, including a Thursday suicide prevention lecture, Next Level Speaker Series lectures featuring WSDA member speakers, and a risk management course.

HCA Update: Managed Care Dental Activities are Cancelled

The Health Care Authority (HCA), as directed by the Washington State Legislature, is cancelling the implementation of managed care dental.

DQAC Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee Meeting - May 29

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Education Committee webinar meeting on May 29.

Infection Control Rules Status

It has come to the attention of the WSDA that there is some confusion around the current status of the Dental Quality Insurance Commission’s (DQAC) proposed infection control rules.

PNDC 2019 Next Level Speaker Series Winners

The votes are in! Here are the four PNDC 2019 Next Level Speaker Series winners as decided by the WSDA membership.

ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention Hosting Two Upcoming Webinars

Attend “E-cigarettes - What are the Facts Behind All That Vapor?” on May 20 and “The Importance of Oral Health Care for Women during Pregnancy” on May 31.