News Items

Mar 12, 2018

WDS Announces CEO Jim Dwyer's Retirement

WDS just announced CEO Jim Dwyer’s plan to retire, effective February 1, 2019. This is the key time to make it clear to the Delta Dental/WDS Board of Directors that its members will not accept a “business as usual” transition. Sign the petition of no confidence by this Thursday, March 15!

Mar 9, 2018

Online Credential Applications Now Available

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for ​dental sedation, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary and Dental Anesthesia Assistant credentials.

Mar 8, 2018

Submit your Credentialing Application to ProviderSource by June 1, 2018

In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for providers in Washington State, the Legislature passed Second Substitute House Bill 2335 in 2016, which requires providers to submit credentialing applications to a single credentialing database, Medversant’s ProviderSource, by June 1, 2018.

Mar 7, 2018

Dental Volunteers Needed for AMEN Clinic in Everett

Volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other volunteers are needed for the AMEN Free Clinic in Everett April 20 and 22.

Mar 6, 2018

L&I Adopting New Dental Guideline for Prescribing Opioids April 1

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will adopt the new Bree/AMDG Dental Guideline for Prescribing Opioids on April 1, 2018.

Mar 4, 2018

WSDA Academy: Is Traditional Orthodontic Enough? The New Area of Orthodontics is Here

Registration is now open for the free WSDA Academy course "Is Traditional Orthodontic Enough? The New Area of Orthodontics is Here" on Saturday, March 24 with Dr. Paola Leone. Members 0-10 years out of dental school/residency are eligible to register.

Mar 2, 2018

Free Webinar: A Carrier's Perspective on Compliance Audits and Utilization Management

Join the American Dental Association for a free webinar covering utilization management reviews and compliance audits on March 20 from 10-11 AM.

Mar 2, 2018

Topics to Explore at PNDC 2018

Held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA, PNDC 2018 is Washington's largest dental conference and your source for high-quality, affordable continuing dental education. Browse sessions by topic to see what you can't miss this summer.

Mar 1, 2018

PNDC 2018: 3 Days, Over 40 Speakers, One Price

Register today for the chance to choose from over 40 incredible dental speakers—including Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Dr. John Alonge and more—at PNDC 2018, Washington's largest dental conference.

Feb 28, 2018

Open WSDA & ADA Elected Positions

The application period is now open for state and national elected positions with WSDA & ADA! Apply by June 30.

Feb 26, 2018

Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care Half-Day Conference

Register now for "Evidence-Based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a half-day conference held in both Seattle and Spokane this April.

Feb 20, 2018

Petition of No Confidence in Delta CEO Jim Dwyer

Delta member dentists have worked with legal counsel to develop a petition to submit to the WDS Board of Directors declaring no confidence in Delta CEO Jim Dwyer.

Feb 20, 2018

Dental Collaboration Committee Conference Call

The Dental Collaboration Committee will hold a conference call meeting on Thursday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 20, 2018

WSDA Academy: Guidelines for Treating Pregnant Women, Know the Associated Risks

Registration is now open for the March 15 WSDA Academy course "Guidelines for Treating Pregnant Women, Know the Associated Risks" with Dr. Beatrice Gandara.

Feb 15, 2018

Apply to Fill Vacant DQAC Positions

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is currently seeking applications for three dentist positions. Apply by March 30.

Feb 13, 2018

WSDA Member Dr. Judson Werner Hosts Give Kids A Smile Event

On February 2, 2018, WSDA member Dr. Judson Werner partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue to host a Give Kids A Smile event at his office.

Feb 12, 2018

National Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month!

Feb 10, 2018

Port Orchard Member to Hold Veterans Dental Day

WSDA member Dr. Ron Schoepflin will host a Veterans Dental Day on Friday, February 16 at his Port Orchard office to give back to those who have served.

Feb 9, 2018

WDIA Cyber Protection Policy Update

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA) changes to Beazley Breach Response (BBR) coverage for Cyber Protection policies.

Feb 7, 2018

Washington Bills Targeting Insurance Executive Pay Die in Committee

Bills that Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier and Sen. Patty Kuderer recently introduced to curb excessive pay hikes for executives and board members at nonprofit insurance companies in Washington State died in committee on Friday, February 2, 2018.