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Nov 03, 2026

ADA: Deadline Extended to Enroll in Auto Pay for Student Loan Interest Rate Cut

Student loan borrowers with Direct Loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2012 now have until December 31, 2026 to enroll in auto pay to receive a 1% interest rate cut. Those already enrolled in auto pay do not need to take any action.

Nov 02, 2026

ADA: Give Veterans a Smile

As Veterans Day approaches, we pause to thank and honor all who have bravely served our country. A meaningful way to give back is by helping to meet their oral health needs. Join the GVAS movement and provide essential dental care to those who served.

Oct 22, 2026

Registration is Open for PNDC 2027!

Registration is open now for the 2027 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, April 1-3 in Seattle! Earn 20+ CE credits, shop the Exhibit Hall, enjoy special events and more all for one low price.

Oct 16, 2026

Happy Hour in Seattle with Dandy

WSDA Members: Join Dandy at Dead Line Seattle for a free evening of great company, delicious bites, and an open bar.

Oct 15, 2026

ADA: Celebrating 25 Years of Give Kids a Smile – 2027 Registration Now Open!

Join the Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) Movement! Register your 2027 event and request product kits through the GKAS database by November 15.

Oct 13, 2026

Adventures in Dentistry: 2026-2027 WSDA President Dr. Brittany Dean

“Dentistry is an amazing profession, and we need a standard bearer – this is why Brittany is such an excellent choice for WSDA, and why so many people look to her for guidance and direction."

Oct 06, 2026

Do Not Attend or Submit Proxy: DDWA Annual Meeting

Again this year, WSDA is calling on dentists to stand united and send Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA) a clear message: Change your anticompetitive out-of-network reimbursement policy. DDWA continues to defend a policy that penalizes patients and dentists. Business as usual is unacceptable.

Oct 06, 2026

ADA: No New Dental Requirements in Updated CDC Infection Control Guidance

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated infection control guidance for healthcare personnel excludes dentists, the American Dental Association says there are still takeaways owner dentists may find useful when developing employee health policies.

Oct 06, 2026

Dear ADA: Recoupments

In response to an ADA Health Policy Institute poll in late 2025, more than half of dentists reported that one of their top concerns looking ahead to 2026 was related to insurance, including low insurance reimbursement rates and delayed or denied payments.

Sep 25, 2026

SKCDS Selects WSDA to Provide Association Management Services

The Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) Executive Council selected WSDA to provide association management services for a one-year term effective September 24, 2026.

Sep 25, 2026

ADA: 400 Laws and Counting: Dental Advocacy is Driving Change

Dentists and advocates across the country have helped advance 400 pieces of legislation aimed at making dental insurance work better for patients and dentists, driving meaningful changes in states nationwide.

Sep 24, 2026

Dr. Lisa Egbert: Keeping the Good Things Going – and Growing

"I have long believed that WSDA is a community, and we need to take care of each other. Over the past year, I have seen WSDA fulfill that promise and build an even stronger foundation for future success. Advocacy, Support, Excellence — I’m counting on all of us to keep the good things going!"

Sep 16, 2026

New Benefit: In-Office Membership Plan Guide

WSDA is excited to share a new member benefit — an updated guide to creating and administering legally compliant in-office membership plans for Washington dental offices.

Sep 15, 2026

Save the Date! PNDC 2027 is April 1-3 in Seattle

Mark your calendar today for high-quality CE, exhibits, special events and more at Washington’s largest dental conference.

Sep 10, 2026

ADA: Aetna Resolves Medicare Claims-Processing Error After ADA Push

Thanks to efforts by the American Dental Association, Aetna has resolved a processing issue that affected reimbursements for out-of-network Medicare Advantage dental claims. The ADA reminds dentists to be vigilant when reviewing explanations of benefits.

Sep 09, 2026

ADA: Submit Code Change Requests for CDT 2028 by November 1

Code change requests for CDT 2028 are due by Nov. 1, 2026. Accepted changes will appear in CDT 2028 and go into effect Jan. 1, 2028.

Sep 01, 2026

WSDA Member Ivy Lin, DMD Among ADA '10 Under 10' Award Winners

Congratulations to WSDA member Dr. Ivy Lin for being named an American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Award winner.

Aug 26, 2026

Free Webinar: The Numbers Driven Practice - For Practice Owners, Sellers and Buyers

Earn 2 CE credits by attending the webinar, The Numbers Driven Practice - For Practice Owners, Sellers and Buyers, presented by OMNI Practice Group on Thursday, September 24.

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 24, 2026

ADA: New Chairside Tool Supports Care for Patients with Prosthetic Joint Replacements

Based on guidance from a recent CSA Association Report published in JADA, the resource includes a clinical evaluation flowchart and other practical information to help inform patient care.