Feb 21, 2024
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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
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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.
Sep 19, 2025
"I came for the cause and stayed for the people." Dr. Chris Dorow reflects on his year as WSDA President.
Sep 17, 2025
With today's competitive lending market, you might qualify for better terms than when you first borrowed. Contact Bank of America - a WSDA preferred lender - to discuss your options.
Sep 17, 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 16, 2025
During the 2025 legislative session, WSDA successfully passed Senate Bill 5351, which made meaningful progress on several important dental benefits reform issues. In 2026, WSDA will continue to propose additional dental benefits reforms to enhance dentists’ ability to care for their patients.
Sep 08, 2025
ComplyBetter is saving offices significant money and time on managing HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control compliance and more. Start your 12-month ComplyBetter membership by September 30 to get discounted Early Adopter pricing for your first year.
Sep 04, 2025
WSDA is proud to announce the release of the WSDA Student Loan Resource Guide, a comprehensive hub designed to support our dental community in navigating the complexities of student loan repayment.
