Jun 05, 2025
A national conversation surrounding the efficacy of fluoride and community water fluoridation prompted ADA leaders to re-emphasize the need for insurance groups to cover preventive services for patients.
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Jun 04, 2025
The ADA is commenting on competition in the dental insurance market, applauding the Department of Justice’s renewed focus on competition in health care and offering its perspective on how historically limited competition in dental insurance harms patients and dental professionals.
Jun 03, 2025
Thank you to the more than 4,600 attendees who joined us for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference last month — you made this year's event a success! Mark your calendars today for more high-quality continuing dental education, dental exhibits and more as PNDC 2026 returns May 28-30 to Summit - Seattle Convention Center.
Jun 03, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) will include expanded protections beyond gender to cover additional protected classes. Dentists who employ staff should review and update their hiring, pay, and advancement practices to ensure compliance with the updated EPOA rules. WSDA has created a compliance checklist resource for members.
Jun 02, 2025
It’s not too late to receive a membership discount and save on professional liability insurance at the same time! Eligible dentists who purchase MedPro professional liability insurance through WSDA company Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) receive $250 off 2025 WSDA membership and a 10% premium discount.
Jun 02, 2025
The last thing a dental practice owner needs is the added cost, stress and administrative burden of managing an L&I workers' compensation claim if an employee is injured on the job. That’s where WSDA comes in with a free member benefit offering expert oversight and proactive management of L&I claims, all at no cost to members!
Jun 02, 2025
New in 2025, members could go above and beyond to champion advocacy efforts with generous extra support for the Association. WSDA would like to thank our 2025 Advocacy Champions for their extra support during the successful first phase of our ongoing campaign for dental benefits reform!
May 30, 2025
WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2025 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 25-27 in Tacoma. Apply by June 27.
May 30, 2025
Immediately train new hires on HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control and other required compliance topics all in one online tool with ComplyBetter, the new dental compliance service from WSDA.
May 29, 2025
Dentists impacted by disasters in other states receive a boost from WSDA.
May 27, 2025
Gold hit another world record high in April! Refine your precious scrap metals now.
May 20, 2025
There’s no doubt the practice — and management — of dentistry can escalate stress and anxiety levels. Managing that pressure is important to the health and well-being of individual dentists, as well as the future of the profession.
May 19, 2025
"Overwhelming bipartisan support is a testament to the power of our collective voice. Sincere thanks to all of you who helped make that voice heard!"
May 15, 2025
Please be aware of a scam that continues to target Washington health care providers.
May 14, 2025
General Dentistry | Seattle| Owner – Private Practice | University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
May 14, 2025
General Dentistry| Vancouver| Retired | University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
May 13, 2025
On Monday, May 12, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation, Senate Bill 5351, into law. A win for dentists and patients, Senate Bill 5351 makes meaningful progress on several major dental benefits policy issues.
May 12, 2025
Oral Medicine | Seattle | Faculty | University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
May 12, 2025
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Orofacial Pain | Seattle| Owner – Private Practice | Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
May 12, 2025
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Seattle| Faculty | University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
