Nov 07, 2025
Many “legends” might produce beautiful cases on their good days. But to me, the measure of a dentist isn’t how good they are when they’re at their best, it’s how good they are when they’re not. What do the worst 2% of everyone’s cases look like?
Nov 05, 2025
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.
Nov 05, 2025
Join the GKAS Movement and sign up your 2026 Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) event no later than November 15, 2025, to request free GKAS product kits for your program.
Nov 05, 2025
It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership. WSDA is decreasing the cost of membership in 2026. Renew online by January 1 to enter to win a refund of your 2026 dues!
Nov 05, 2025
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 48% of employer practice liability claims are filed against small businesses. Dental offices can be lucrative targets for former employees and their attorneys because most claims are settled without trial.
Nov 05, 2025
The 2025 meeting of the WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, was held Sept. 25-27 at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2025 House.
Oct 24, 2025
“What we provide here is an amazing opportunity for students to see if the profession they have dreamed of — or are considering — is what they really want,” said Kelly Beebout, dental assistant instructor at Sno-Isle Technical Skills Center in Everett.
Oct 23, 2025
ADA leaders have voiced support for a newly introduced bill that aims to strengthen the health care pipeline — including dentistry — through new federal grant programs.
Oct 23, 2025
Experts note that many patients mistakenly believe dental coverage works like medical insurance, which is meant to protect against large, unexpected costs.
Oct 22, 2025
Rake in more for your metal! Refine your precious scrap metals now.
Oct 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has begun issuing notices to some federal student loan borrowers regarding the possibility of full or partial student loan forgiveness.
Oct 21, 2025
The Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit: An Operational Guide for Dentists Wishing to Treat Medicaid Beneficiaries is designed to support dentists who are committed to serving underserved populations but need effective and operational strategies to do so sustainably.
Oct 16, 2025
The Association is honored to announce the late Dr. Kim Nordberg as WSDA's 2025 Citizen of the Year.
Oct 14, 2025
In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the American Dental Association is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy.
Oct 14, 2025
“I’m blessed to be in this position. I wake up every morning and I’m excited to come to campus.” Dean Foti Panagakos is leading the launch of the new School of Dental Medicine at PNW University of Health Sciences.
Oct 06, 2025
“Helping people is why I was put on Earth,” said Egbert, who will serve as WSDA’s next president. “It is why I became a dentist and why I spend so much of my time volunteering on behalf of dentists.”
Oct 06, 2025
CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including 31 additions. The codes cover testing for a cracked tooth, scaling and debridement for the treatment of an implant with peri-implantitis, and more.
Oct 06, 2025
A federal district court ruled Sept. 22 that it’s denying a group of dentists’ motion to certify an antitrust case against Delta Dental as a class action.
Oct 01, 2025
WSDA calls on all dentists to NOT participate in any DDWA annual member meeting until the company changes its anticompetitive out-of-network policy.
Sep 23, 2025
Fraudulent emails stated membership would be suspended if payment information was not updated.
