The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced February 27 that it is ceasing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act while it revises compliance requirements in response to a recent court ruling and crafts a new set of regulations that will ultimately narrow the scope of beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.

New and renewing WSDA members six or more years out of dental school can get $250 off their 2025 membership when they hold MedPro professional liability insurance through Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA). Already renewed? Lock in your MedPro policy by March 31 and WSDA will process a $250 refund on your membership!

WSDA is thrilled to welcome Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, founder and director of Spear Education, to PNDC 2025. Don’t miss his lectures on Saturday, May 10.

SB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform bill — is in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State Senate. We need YOUR help to ensure SB 5351 continues to move forward and receives a YES vote from the full Senate! Please take just a few minutes to contact your state senator today.

WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2025 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 25-27 in Tacoma.

Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of June 30, 2025.

Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect after a federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction. Unless subject to a later deadline, most businesses have until March 21 to file beneficial ownership information reports.

An amended version of our bill, SB 5351, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care, hitting an important milestone that allows the bill to continue moving forward in the legislative process.

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2025 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, May 9. RSVP today!

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!

One of the questions we've received since launching ComplyBetter is, "How is ComplyBetter different than what I already use for dental compliance in my office?" We want to share a few answers to this question, and invite any interested dental office to contact us to learn more.

Balancing work with parenthood can be a challenge at any career stage, but especially when both the career and children are young, as is the case for new dentists starting families.

The Seattle Mariners are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 9, and PNDC attendees have exclusive access to discounted tickets in a specially reserved seating area.

Gold hit a world record high in October, and it may not stop! Refine your precious scrap metals now with WSDA endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine.

WSDA is gathering ideas and member feedback for a future WSDA News story on local dental societies. Help us by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey!

Volunteer registration is open for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 24-27 at Seattle Center.

Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of February 28, 2025.

The Department of Health is accepting applications to fill one dentist member vacancy on the Washington Dental Commission. Apply by May 2.