News Items

Jul 31, 2018

Give Feedback on WA Health Workforce Needs

The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges—whether you’re in rural or urban Washington.

Jul 30, 2018

Editorial: Now Is the Time to Invest in Dental Medicaid

In an editorial originally published in the July 2018 issue of the WSDA News, Dr. John Gibbons stresses the need to better fund Washington's Dental Medicaid Program to meet the needs of low-income patients in our state.

Jul 30, 2018

Dentistry Is Like a Taylor Swift Concert…Sort Of

After feeling connected to thousands of fans at a Taylor Swift concert last May, WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn couldn't help but see his profession reflected in the experience. "It’s the same in dentistry, but instead of music bringing us together, it’s organized dentistry. Whether it be the WSDA or the ADA or any other local component in between, we are connected by a common purpose."

Jul 25, 2018

Wellness Plans & WA Law: What to Know

Offering an in-office “wellness,” “discount dental,” or “membership” plan? Learn what types of programs are allowed under Washington State law.

Jul 20, 2018

WSDA Verizon Wireless Discount

Through WSDA's partnership with Verizon Wireless, members and their staff can receive up to a 13% discount on Verizon's plans. Here's how to sign up or renew your discount!

Jul 19, 2018

Will Delta Hold Its Annual Membership Meeting?

Washington Dental Service (WDS) is scheduled to hold its 2018 annual membership meeting on November 9, the second Friday in November. The annual meeting is required by both the WDS bylaws and state law. But after last year’s experience, many member dentists are wondering whether WDS will hold the meeting.

Jul 6, 2018

Disability Insurance: Are You Covered?

Although Disability Insurance does not seem like a necessary expense compared to the mortgage on your home or your electric bill, it is still crucial to have disability insurance in force and in step with your needs. Learn more about Disability Insurance coverage from Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Jul 5, 2018

Preparing For the Worst: Dr. Ron Hsu's Mission to Save Avulsed Teeth

Learn about WSDA member Dr. Ron Hsu's dedication to educating practitioners and interested parties in education, sports, industry, and appropriate governmental agencies about optimal prevention, research, and treatment service in the field of traumatic dental injuries.

Jun 29, 2018

Tax-Cuts & Jobs Act: Meals & Entertainment

WSDA preferred accounting and tax firm The Dental Group, LLC shares information for dentists regarding the treatment of meals and entertainment expenses effective this year.

Jun 28, 2018

Updated Dental Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently adopted rule amendments to dentist continuing education (CE) rules and added a new rule requiring dentists to complete a one-time training in suicide prevention.

Jun 27, 2018

DOH Online Credential Application

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for dentist and dentist resident limited credentials.