When you recruit a non-member dentist to join WSDA by August 1, both you and your recruited colleague will receive a free registration for PNDC 2022!

Effective July 1, 2022, a licensed dentist in a group practice with two or more dentists must identify themselves as either a general dentist or a specialist.

Whether you are a small dental office or large group practice, HIPAA data breaches and violations can occur if you are not taking the proper steps to protect your practice. Learn how to keep your practice from harm with the free webinar Simple Steps to Avoid Breaches and Fines on July 19 at 10 AM PT.

Registration is now open for the 2022 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Join thousands of dental professionals November 10-12 in Seattle for three days of world-class dental CE (earn 20+ credits!), a two-day exhibit hall and more.

Thousands of dentists save an average of $4,221 annually (28%) on credit card processing fees with WSDA-endorsed Best Card.

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has put together a series of 45-minute webinars for both employers and employees to learn more about Washington’s employment laws and rights.

Tell your members of Congress to support the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act. If enacted, this bill would allow dental and medical residents to automatically defer payments on their federal student loans until after their dental or medical residency is completed. It would also suspend the accrual of interest during their residency period.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, June 17 at 8:30 AM.

The Board of Denturists will hold a Special Webinar meeting Tuesday, June 14 at noon to discuss changes to the Open Public Meetings Act and determine the safety of holding public meetings.

WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington want to hear how the past several years have impacted your dental office and your ability to provide patient care. Take the anonymous survey by Wednesday, June 15.

The WSDA Leadership Institute is a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry by getting participants involved in a variety of WSDA activities and meetings. Apply by June 8!

WSDA has been thoughtfully contemplating a more robust strategy for increasing the diversity of the Association and fostering a more inclusive and equitable organizational culture. In February, the WSDA Board unanimously adopted a DEI mission and strategic priorities focused on leadership development, mentorship, training, self-reflection, and advocacy.

Several WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2022 WSDA House of Delegates in September. Apply to become a candidate by June 24.

Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year by June 24!

Share your dental workforce challenges in the Health Workforce Sentinel Network survey by Monday, June 6. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Learn about an opportunity to join the WDS/Delta Dental of Washington Member Advisory Panel (MAP). WSDA encourages members who would like an opportunity to have input into the complex dental benefit discussions in our state to apply.

The Yakima area is already known as the home of some of the juiciest peaches, sweetest cherries, and tastiest wines. If all goes according to plan, it’s about to also become known as the home of a new dental school, Washington’s second and one of the country’s most innovative.

"As dentists, we are faced with challenges on a daily basis. In order to overcome these obstacles, we plan, practice, prepare, and research. Why should we treat the possibility of a disabling event any different?"