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An Updated Review on Periodontal Disease Classifications, Treatment Options, Maintenance Strategies

Members up to 10 years out of dental school can register today for the WSDA Academy course "An Updated Review on Periodontal Disease Classifications, Treatment Options, Maintenance Strategies" with Dr. Kevin Suzuki on Saturday, May 18.

Dental Prescription Coverage

Meet CE Requirements at PNDC 2019: Opioid Prescribing, Suicide Prevention & More

Meet Washington state's opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, minimal sedation or basic life support (BLS) CE requirements at PNDC 2019, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.

Apply by June 30 for WSDA/ADA Elected Positions

Applications are now open to run for several elected WSDA and ADA positions. Apply by June 30.

Information About Managed Care Dental Sent to Apple Health Clients

Health Care Authority (HCA) has sent letters to all eligible Apple Health clients that managed care dental will be implemented on July 1, 2019.

Help Wanted: Washington's Hygienist and Assistant Shortage

Dental hygienists and assistants are in short supply, and that’s affecting access to dental services in both public and private dental offices.

HCA Rulemaking Notice - Orthodontic Treatment & Orthodontic-Related Services

Delta Lawsuit Update & Media Coverage

Last month, three member dentists and WSDA filed a lawsuit against Delta Dental (WDS). Earlier this week, Delta issued a statement to its members about the lawsuit. We thought it was important to clear up some misinformation contained in that statement.

King 5 News: Lawsuit Accuses Delta Dental of Ignoring Dentists' Concerns

KING 5 News recently spoke with Dr. Todd Irwin, one of three dentists who, along with WSDA, have filed a legal complaint against Delta Dental of Washington.

Some Dental Clients Now Eligible for Mandibular Advancement Devices with Apple Health

As of January 1, 2019, Apple Health clients who have been under the care of a sleep medicine physician and are not able to use CPAP for treatment of OSA are eligible to have a custom MAD created for the treatment of their OSA.

Bipartisan Legislation to Reform McCarran-Ferguson Introduced in Congress

The ADA and dentists have been advocating for decades to repeal the 1945 McCarran-Ferguson Act antitrust exemption for the health insurance industry. In February, legislation was introduced in both chambers of Congress and is a win for dentistry.

Apply for WSDA/ADA Elected Positions

Applications are now open to run for several elected WSDA and ADA positions. Apply by June 30.

WSDA News: Winter 2019

The Winter 2019 issue of the WSDA News is available online!

WSDA Academy: Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support

Space still remains in our March 19 WSDA Academy Course "Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support" with Dr. Michael Johnson. Register today!

Reminder: Register for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Locum Tenens Dentists: Opportunities Abound

The ADA is offering a free webinar on locum tenens dentists – including how to employ one, how to work as one, and how dental plan policies treat them – on Tuesday, February 26.

Register Today for Free Opioid Prescribing CE Course

Register today for Continuing Medical Education's course, "Opioid Prescribing 2019: How Washington State Bill 1427 Will Affect Your Practice," on April 15, 2019.

Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Training

Register today for Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: New Opioid Prescribing Guideline and Rules from Washington State, a free training in Wenatchee on Friday, May 3.

Register Now for March WSDA Academy Courses

"Challenging Oral Pathology Cases for Every Dentist to Know: Interactive Learning" with Dr. Dolphine Oda on March 6 and "Incorporating Removable Prosthodontics Into Your Practice, With and Without Implant Support" with Dr. Michael Johnson on March 19.

Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Amend McCarran-Ferguson Act

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Feb. 6 to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies.