News Items

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.

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.