Thank you to all the dental professionals who joined us for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference. We had an incredible time hosting you in Seattle for PNDC 2026! Mark your calendars today for more high-quality continuing dental education, dental exhibits and more as PNDC returns April 1-3, 2027 to Summit - Seattle Convention Center.

The ADA is urging dentists to contact members of Congress in support of federal legislation aimed at closing what the Association describes as an “ERISA loophole” affecting dental insurance reform laws. “Your patients deserve to be treated equally under the law when receiving dental care no matter how their dental benefit plan is designed. Congress can finally bring this needed consistency and accountability to federally regulated dental plans and ensure state dental insurance laws are adhered to.”

In celebration of PNDC 2026 this week in Seattle, WSDA is offering $200 off the first year of ComplyBetter for all new memberships!

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA) offers insurance policies designed for dentists. You protect your livelihood and your profession when you invest in quality coverage through WDIA. Visit WDIA during PNDC 2026 at Booth #113.

Pre-book your Dandy demo at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference and walk away with a $150 gift of your choice. Visit Dandy at Booth #312 to see it in action and discover how Dandy can simplify your digital workflow.

Whether you just started your career, retirement is around the corner, or you’re somewhere in between, we can help. Stop by booth 212 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference to learn more about the MedPro Group difference.

While exploring the exhibit hall at PNDC, stop by booth 613 and enter for an opportunity to experience a premium suite at a future Seattle Sounders FC match or win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 game right here in Seattle—an unforgettable experience for you and a guest.

The business of dentistry is becoming more complex, while some dental practices turn to dental service organizations (“DSOs”) for help with billing, marketing, and office management. These arrangements may be useful, but Washington dentists should understand the strict legal limits before entering into such arrangements.

AI is the new standard in dentistry to provide the best patient care. Visit Overjet at Booth #318.

Across Washington, activists are fighting fluoridation in public water systems. As a result, more state residents are at risk of losing the benefits of a proven public oral health program.

The Power of Collaboration in Providing the Financial Needs of Dentists, Specialists and Their Families. Visit Dental Accounting Group at Booth #213.

To the WSDA Advocacy Champions who added an additional $250 donation to their 2026 membership renewal, thank you for your support! From dental benefits reform to improving the workforce shortage, no one fights harder for dentists than WSDA.

Effective May 22, 2026, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has adopted amendments to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) rules under Chapter 296-123 WAC, implementing two bills passed in the 2025 legislative session.

On April 30, the U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act to implement changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to meet with your legislators and advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession. One profession, one voice!

Last fall, Washington state opened its second dental school with the launch of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine in Yakima. WSDA thought it would be timely to check in with students from both PNWU and the University of Washington, to see what issues are top of mind among the next generation of dentists.

With an announcement expected this May about significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule, it’s a good time for WSDA members to take stock of their offices’ HIPAA and overall compliance practices. We suggest dentists start by reviewing what our team consistently finds to be one of the most common HIPAA compliance gaps — the Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights is expected to announce significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule in May 2026, including requirements for encryption of electronic protected health information, multi-factor authentication and more.