Jan 02, 2024

Recent and Upcoming Regulations

Learn about new and upcoming requirements, including changes to dental anesthesia, updates on dental radiation tube and facility fees, health equity continuing education requirements, and changes to dental school faculty licensure.

Jan 02, 2024

Brighten Up Your New Year: WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Precious Scrap Metal Refining

Get 7% more in 2024 with a 7% bonus on your precious scrap metal refining. Refine your dental scrap with WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive high-value compensation.

Dec 27, 2023

ADA Ergonomics Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle

The American Dental Association offers resources to support dentists’ physical wellness.

Dec 27, 2023

DQAC Continuing Competency Committee Agenda - January 4

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Continuing Competency Committee will meet on Thursday, January 4 at 12:00 PM.

Dec 22, 2023

New Anesthesia Rules Effective January 11, 2024

For over three years, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission has been working to update our state’s dental anesthesia rules. The rules have now been finalized and will be effective as of January 11, 2024.

Dec 22, 2023

Bracken Killpack: A Dental Benefits Win for Dentists in Washington and Nationwide

"Dental offices frequently ask what WSDA is doing to address dental benefits billing issues that negatively impact patient care. Today, we are excited to share an example of what we are doing and how our robust advocacy efforts help dental offices and patients not only in Washington but across the nation."

Dec 15, 2023

Register Today for PNDC 2024: May 9-11 in Seattle

Registration is open now for the 2024 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! WSDA members register for just $350 ($225 for recent grads) at the early bird price.

Dec 15, 2023

Dr. John Gibbons Announces Campaign for State House of Representatives

With your support, we can help elect another dentist to the Washington state legislature.

Dec 08, 2023

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - December 12

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:00 PM.

Dec 07, 2023

DQAC Newsletter - November 2023

Read the latest newsletter from the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC).

Dec 06, 2023

ADA Advocacy in Action: Understanding ERISA

In this video from ADA Executive Director Dr. Raymond Cohlmia, you’ll learn more about ERISA, its impact on dentists and patients, and how the ADA’s ongoing advocacy is driving change on this issue and others.

Dec 05, 2023

Bracken Killpack: It’s Time to Have a Serious Conversation About Dues

"At the 2023 House of Delegates, our board and staff led a conversation about increasing sources of non-dues revenue in order to significantly reduce or possibly entirely offset revenues collected from state and component dues."

Dec 05, 2023

Your Profession Needs Your Passion: A Q&A with WSDA Volunteer Leaders

WSDA member dentists share their experiences, insights and advice on volunteer service to the profession.

Dec 05, 2023

The Power of Self-Serving Leadership

“Spending a few moments in self-awareness will help you to say ‘no’ to many roles that will clog up your time, but you will be ready to enthusiastically say ‘yes’ to the leadership opportunity that just might change your career and life.”

Dec 05, 2023

Featured Speakers at PNDC 2024

Check out our featured speakers and save the date today for PNDC 2024, May 9-11 in Seattle.

Dec 05, 2023

From the ADA President: Tis the Season for Reflection and New Possibilities

ADA President Dr. Linda Edgar shares a message expressing appreciation for her ADA member colleagues and excitement for the possibilities that await our profession in the coming year.

Dec 05, 2023

New ADA Standards & Technical Reports Available for Comment

New standards and technical reports are available for comment from the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Informatics and Standards Committee on Dental Products.

Nov 30, 2023

Renew Your Membership for 2024 Online by December 31

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2024. Renew online by December 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2024 dues!