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Aug 25, 2026

WSDA Endorses Weave as Patient Engagement Platform

Washington State Dental Association and ADA Member Advantage have endorsed Weave to provide its artificial intelligence-powered patient communications and engagement platform to members.

Aug 19, 2026

WSDA Member Appreciation Night: 9/18 in Spokane

We're thrilled to invite our members to WSDA Member Appreciation Night! Join us on Friday, September 18 during the House of Delegates meeting for an evening of celebration, connection, and gratitude.

Aug 13, 2026

2026 WSDA House of Delegates: Sept. 17-19 in Spokane

The 2026 WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, will be held September 17-19 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. See current resolutions, delegates, candidates for elected positions and more.

Aug 6, 2026

August 28 Webinar: Town Hall with WSDA President Dr. Lisa Egbert

WSDA members are invited to join us on Friday, August 28, from 12:00-1:00 PM for an interactive webinar with Dr. Lisa Egbert to hear updates on important issues affecting organized dentistry, ask your questions live, and engage in an open discussion.

Jul 30, 2026

Free Webinar: Understanding the SAVE Plan and Other July 1 Changes

Register today for the upcoming student loan webinar, Understanding the SAVE Plan and Other July 1 Changes, presented by TISLA on Tuesday, August 11. This session will explain the SAVE plan transition, describe all available plans and give tips on how to choose a new plan.

Jul 14, 2026

ADA: Credentialing 101: What New Dentists Need to Know

Credentialing is the process of verifying a dentist’s qualifications so they can participate with insurance plans and receive reimbursement. “My biggest advice to new dentists is before they start applying for jobs or changing offices, it’s good to have all the documents ready.”

Jul 9, 2026

Finding The Best Business Owners Policy for Your Practice

WDIA can help you navigate the coverage needs for your practice. “Our main goal is to provide you with the best coverage for your business. Within the many carriers that we work with, we shop around to get the best rates for what you need.”

Jul 7, 2026

Johnson Mentor

Dwight Johnson, DMD, MS

Periodontics | Walla Walla | Owner – Private Practice | Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Jul 2, 2026

Dental Benefits Resources from WSDA

WSDA has dental benefits resources to help member dentists and their teams, including 1:1 support and new letter templates to help you communicate with insurance companies when a claim payment is delayed.

Jul 1, 2026

Dealing with Delayed Dental Claims: What Washington Dentists Should Know

Delayed dental claim payments can create unnecessary administrative work and strain practice cash flow. These WSDA resources can help members and their teams understand these timelines, respond to repeated documentation requests, and raise concerns when payors delay claims that should otherwise be processed.

Jun 30, 2026

‘We Are in This Together’: WSDA’s New Member Assistance Program

“Everyone is dealing with something — childcare, parenting issues, financial issues — and it can create feelings of anxiety or depression. It’s causing them not to enjoy this as much. We are here to be supportive of our dentists and help them feel their best — both in their profession and in their daily lives.”

Jun 29, 2026

ADA: Dental Benefit Basics

Understanding the ins and outs of dental benefit plans can be complicated and frustrating for many dental offices and especially overwhelming for dentists early in their careers. The ADA can help with guidance for navigating these challenges.