Jun 02, 2021
Washington's legislative session adjourned on April 25, 2021. Read a summary of passed legislation that may impact you as a provider, business owner, employer, or employee.
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Washington State Dental Association
The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) is the voice of dentistry in Washington. With over 4,000 member dentists, WSDA is dedicated to empowering members to advocate for and provide the highest quality oral health care.Latest News
Jun 01, 2021
Many WSDA members use Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) to purchase individual products such as disability, malpractice, and life to insure their livelihood, but did you know that WDIA can also help you apply for and navigate group medical coverage?
Jun 01, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Infection Control Committee meeting on Friday, June 18.
Jun 01, 2021
Drs. Marissa Bender and Harlyn Susarla recently authored the op-ed "Dental Therapists Create a Two-Tiered System of Care" for The Seattle Times.
May 28, 2021
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
May 27, 2021
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently provided clarification regarding SB-5169, legislation that mandates health benefit plans (insurance carriers that offer medical plans) to reimburse health care providers for PPE.
May 26, 2021
Patient saliva was found not to be the major source of the microbes in aerosols generated during dental procedures, according to Ohio State University researchers, who analyzed the genetic makeup of the organisms detected in aerosols.
May 25, 2021
Apply by June 4 for the Leadership Institute, a program designed to foster new leadership in organized dentistry.
May 24, 2021
ADA members receive FREE access to the ClassPass digital library and 10% off in-person class packages.
May 20, 2021
Attention Apple Health (Medicaid) providers: HCA has revised its COVID-19 testing clinical policy.
May 19, 2021
Submit your precious dental scrap and other precious metal to WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine and receive an additional 2% premium on the total value of your submission.
May 18, 2021
Based on legislation passed in 2018 and designed to improve access to spoken language interpreter services when providing care to injured workers, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has launched a new spoken language interpreter scheduling system.
May 14, 2021
See new and existing tools and guidance from the ADA to help dentists understand actions taken by insurance carriers
May 13, 2021
The ADA announced May 12 that it named Raymond A. Cohlmia, D.D.S., dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and a former ADA Board of Trustees member, as its executive director, effective Nov. 15.
May 13, 2021
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, May 28.
May 12, 2021
The ADA wants to hear about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical and mental health and invites dentists to take the 2021 Dentist Health and Well-Being Survey.
May 11, 2021
If you're a WSDA member who owns a dental practice, make sure you enroll for free in WSDA Retro to utilize the full value of your membership! Sign up by June 1.
May 06, 2021
As trusted health care providers, dentists can play a critical role in encouraging COVID-19 vaccine uptake among our patients and communities.
