Oct 29, 2019

Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company

The WSDA News Spring Issue cover story explores the history of Delta Dental and how its relationships with its member dentists and the Washington State Dental Association have changed over the years.

Oct 29, 2019

How Delta Dental Behaves in the Dark

For years, WSDA member dentists have worried about how Delta Dental’s market dominance impacts their practices and the patients they serve. We now know that negative impacts of that power are being felt in the public arena as well. Read WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack's editorial for the Spring Issue of the WSDA News.

Oct 29, 2019

WSDA v. Delta: Dentists & WSDA Take Legal Action Against Delta Dental

Three member dentists, along with WSDA, are taking legal action against Delta Dental of Washington.

Oct 29, 2019

Are You a Dissident Dentist?

A message from Drs. Dennis Bradshaw, Todd Irwin & Nathan Russell, plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Washington Dental Service (Delta).

Oct 28, 2019

New ADA Antibiotics Guideline Available Now

Read the American Dental Association's new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for prescribing antibiotics for dental pain and swelling.

Oct 25, 2019

Sign Up for GKAS Program by Nov. 13 to Receive Product Kits

Give Kids A Smile program coordinators should sign up their 2020 event by Nov. 13 to be eligible to receive donated product kits.

Oct 25, 2019

Help Fight Opioid Epidemic with National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26

Dentists encourage safe disposal of unused, unneeded medications.

Oct 24, 2019

ADA: Dental Plan Repricing Targets Out-of-Network Dentists

Dental benefits tips from the ADA Center for Professional Success.

Oct 23, 2019

Tobacco & Vapor 21 Begins Jan. 1, 2020

On Jan. 1, 2020, it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21.

Oct 21, 2019

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Reporting Due Oct. 31

As a reminder, Paid Family & Medical Leave Program reporting for Quarter 3 is due by Oct. 31.

Oct 21, 2019

WSDA Academy: Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques

Register today for CE course "Post Orthodontic Space Discrepancies Resolved with Predictable Minimally Invasive Direct Composite Bonding Techniques."

Oct 18, 2019

NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices

The ADA is offering the webinar "NPI Enumeration for Dentists and Dental Practices" on Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.

Oct 17, 2019

Voice Your Concerns with Board of Denturists' Interpretation at Oct. 25 Meeting

The Board of Denturists has determined a denturist in WA may place an implant prefabricated abutment.

Oct 17, 2019

Update Regarding Proposed Dental Infection Control Rules

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently approved proposed dental infection control rules to move forward to the next stage of rulemaking.

Oct 15, 2019

ADA Sets Record Straight on Status of Petition to FDA Regarding SmileDirectClub

ADA’s pending citizen petition submitted to the FDA about SmileDirectClub’s marketing & direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners is active.

Oct 15, 2019

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 26

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day allows for disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible & convenient way.

Oct 14, 2019

DQAC Meetings - Oct. 25

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting on Friday, Oct. 25.

Oct 11, 2019

Free Dental Infection Control Assessments in Dental Clinics

The DOH is partnering with local health jurisdictions to provide free ICAR assessments to dental clinics in Washington.