WSDA News | Issue 1, 2025

Featuring ComplyBetter, WSDA's new online dental compliance service for HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control and more. Plus, Dr. Linda Edgar reflects on her ADA presidency and other news.

ComplyBetter: Dental Compliance Solution from WSDA

Available now! Easily stay compliant with HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control requirements and more with ComplyBetter — the new online, on-demand dental compliance tool from WSDA.

PNDC 2025: May 8-10 in Seattle

PNDC 2025 is May 8-10 in Seattle. WSDA members attend for just $348-$485, with affordable pricing for the entire team! Register today to earn 20+ CE credits (featuring Dr. Frank Spear on May 10!), shop the Exhibit Hall and more.

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

Aug 14, 2018

Two seasoned volunteer dentists, Dr. Nhi Pham and Dr. Jeffrey Parrish, will walk you through the trials, tribulations, joys and details of doing volunteer dentistry at home and abroad at this WSDA Academy course on September 13.

Aug 14, 2018

Facing Delta's refusal to hold its annual membership meeting, a group of Delta member dentists has developed new Delta bylaw amendments and started a petition to require Delta to hold a special meeting this fall. Learn more and sign the petition today.

Aug 08, 2018

Dolphine Oda, BDS, MSc, University of Washington School of Dentistry professor and Director of UW's Oral Pathology Biopsy Service, shares what dental teams should know about HPV and oral cancer with the WSDA News.

Aug 01, 2018

In an editorial originally published in the July issue of the WSDA News, Dr. Todd Irwin asserts that addressing uncompetitive practices is key to dentistry’s future in Washington.

Jul 31, 2018

The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges—whether you’re in rural or urban Washington.

Jul 31, 2018

In an editorial originally published in the July 2018 issue of the WSDA News, Dr. John Gibbons stresses the need to better fund Washington's Dental Medicaid Program to meet the needs of low-income patients in our state.

Jul 30, 2018

After feeling connected to thousands of fans at a Taylor Swift concert last May, WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn couldn't help but see his profession reflected in the experience. "It’s the same in dentistry, but instead of music bringing us together, it’s organized dentistry. Whether it be the WSDA or the ADA or any other local component in between, we are connected by a common purpose."

Jul 25, 2018

Offering an in-office “wellness,” “discount dental,” or “membership” plan? Learn what types of programs are allowed under Washington State law.

Jul 20, 2018

Through WSDA's partnership with Verizon Wireless, members and their staff can receive up to a 13% discount on Verizon's plans. Here's how to sign up or renew your discount!

Jul 19, 2018

Washington Dental Service (WDS) is scheduled to hold its 2018 annual membership meeting on November 9, the second Friday in November. The annual meeting is required by both the WDS bylaws and state law. But after last year’s experience, many member dentists are wondering whether WDS will hold the meeting.

Jul 06, 2018

Although Disability Insurance does not seem like a necessary expense compared to the mortgage on your home or your electric bill, it is still crucial to have disability insurance in force and in step with your needs. Learn more about Disability Insurance coverage from Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).