News Items

Jan 31, 2018

New Dates Announced: Free Half-Day Conference on Opioid Prescribing

"Evidence-based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a free half-day dental conference on opioid prescribing will be offered in two locations.

Jan 30, 2018

2018 Eastern WA Medical Dental Summit

Register for the 2018 Eastern Washington Medical Dental Summit, March 1-2 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA.

Jan 29, 2018

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting

Don't miss your opportunity to learn, network and interact with peers and mentors specializing in a wide range of fields dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for people with special needs at the Special Care Dentistry Association's 30th Annual Meeting, April 27-29 in Seattle.

Jan 26, 2018

WSDA Disability Support Program

As directed by the 2017 WSDA House of Delegates, WSDA has launched a Disability Support Program to aid disabled dentists.

Jan 23, 2018

Complete the Prescription Monitoring Program Survey

Dentists are encouraged to complete a Department of Health survey regarding the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).

Jan 22, 2018

ADA News Covers Complaint Against Delta to OIC

Complaint seeks full OIC investigation of Delta's 2013 reorganization effort.

Jan 16, 2018

WSDA News Issue 3 | January 2018

The January 2018 issue of the WSDA News is now available to read online.

Jan 12, 2018

Register for Dental Action Day by January 22

Register by Monday, January 22 for Dental Action Day, WSDA's largest annual advocacy event.

Jan 9, 2018

Find Give Kids A Smile Events in Your Area

Learn how to find Give Kids A Smile events in your area.

Jan 8, 2018

Dental Continuing Competency Conference Call - January 18

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Continuing Competency Committee conference call meeting on Thursday, January 18.

Jan 5, 2018

2018 WSDA Leadership Institute

WSDA is excited to announce the newest members of the Leadership Institute, a program that aims to foster new leadership within organized dentistry.

Jan 3, 2018

Three Ways to Get Involved with Dental Advocacy

Make 2018 the year you get involved in dental advocacy! WSDA members make up a vital grassroots advocacy network in support of the Association's legislative agenda, which focuses on improving the dental profession.

Jan 1, 2018

Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - January 12

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. Please consider attending the meeting or submit comments on proposed dental infection control rules by Monday, January 8.

Jan 1, 2018

Postponed: Free Half-Day Conference on Opioid Prescribing

"Evidence-based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a free half-day dental conference on opioid prescribing in Washington, has been postponed to a later date.

Dec 22, 2017

Dental Supply Chain: E-Commerce Challenges the Status Quo

For years, three dental suppliers — Henry Schein Dental, Patterson Dental, and Benco Dental — have held a substantial market share in the dental supply market across the United States. Together, they have roughly 75 percent of the market, the remaining 25 percent is divvied up among regional players around the country. That may all be about to change.

Dec 21, 2017

End-of-Year Review: A Time for Family, Holidays, and Reflection

WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn reflects on 2017 and his first full year as a new dentist.

Dec 21, 2017

WSDA Relief Fund Makes $20,000 Donation for Hurricane Relief

The WSDA Relief Fund recently sent a donation of $20,000 to the ADA Foundation Emergency Grant program to help dentists who were victims of the recent hurricanes in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Texas.

Dec 18, 2017

Free Half-Day Conference on Opioid Prescribing - Register Now!

Register now for "Evidence-based Dental Pain Care: A New Opioid Prescribing Guideline from Washington State," a half-day, 4 CE credit dental conference in Seattle on January 8 or Spokane on January 9.

Dec 18, 2017

Paid Sick Leave: Employer FAQs

Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by Washington voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.

Dec 18, 2017

2017 National Brush Day

National Brush Day® is November 1, the day after Halloween! Join the Kids’ Healthy Mouths Campaign to promote the importance for kids to brush two minutes, twice a day, every day.