Jan 8, 2019
Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.
Jan 3, 2019
Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.
Jan 2, 2019
Dec 21, 2018
The WSDA office is closed through January 1, 2019. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on January 2. Happy holidays!
Dec 20, 2018
Dec 19, 2018
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Dec. 19 to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.
Dec 17, 2018
Dec 14, 2018
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Dec 13, 2018
Dental Action Day 2019 will be held on Thursday, January 31. Register by Monday, January 21!
Dec 12, 2018
The Action for Dental Health Act, legislation aimed at improving oral health and access to oral health care, is now law.
Dec 11, 2018
Members can save up to 44% on laptops, smart home displays and more this holiday season through Lenovo.
Dec 10, 2018
The ADA 10 Under 10 Award recognizes ten new dentists for excellence in science, research and education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership, advocacy and more. Nominate a new dentist by December 31!
Dec 7, 2018
The Department of Labor and Industries has proposed new changes to overtime eligibility. Submit comments on the pre-draft proposed rule by December 14.
Dec 6, 2018
Support the WSDA Foundation this holiday season.
Dec 4, 2018
Certified results have been released and we are pleased to report that the bylaw amendments and resolution officially passed with nearly 96% of the vote.
Dec 4, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is considering rule changes that could have a significant impact on your practice.
Dec 3, 2018
Learn the difference between Washington's Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave programs.
Dec 2, 2018
Please renew your ADA, WSDA and local dental society membership for 2019 by January 1.
Nov 29, 2018
The ADA House of Delegates approved a resolution, introduced by the WSDA, relating to dental benefits that seeks to “minimize interference of dental benefit carriers into the doctor-patient relationship.”
Nov 20, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.
