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Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Ashley Ulmer: It’s the Little Things – A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president this past year. I’m excited to see the seeds we are planting grow and mature over time for the benefit of current and future WSDA members.

Oct 4, 2022

2022-23 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons

One thing is clear when you meet Dr. John Gibbons, the incoming WSDA president: He lives life to the fullest. But the one thing he’s most passionate about doesn’t involve wild animals, exotic travel or fast engines. It’s something far more complex and unpredictable. It’s dental advocacy.

Oct 4, 2022

WDIA's Matt French Granted Honorary WSDA Membership

Congratulations to Matt French, who was granted honorary WSDA membership after 20 years of service to the Association and Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Oct 3, 2022

Share Your Network Leasing Experience with WSDA

Have you ever been placed in an insurance network without your knowledge? WSDA wants to hear about your experience through our network leasing survey.

Oct 3, 2022

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Friday, Jan. 27

Join dentists from across the state on Friday, Jan. 27 as Dental Action Day returns in person in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Sep 28, 2022

Share Your Dental Workforce Challenges – Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey

Share your dental workforce challenges through the Fall 2022 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Sep 28, 2022

Dentists Urged To Support Unprecedented Massachusetts Ballot Measure To Improve Dental Benefits

​Dental providers are urged to support a November Massachusetts statewide ballot initiative that will require dental insurance carriers to spend at least 83% of premium dollars on patient care rather than on administrative costs, salaries and profits. WSDA recently donated $10,000 the campaign.

Sep 27, 2022

Submit Comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Sept. 30

WSDA encourages members to submit comments on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact by Friday, Sept. 30. The Compact would allow dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one Compact member state to more easily obtain licensure in another Compact member state, creating reciprocity among participant states and reducing the barriers to licensure portability and employment.

Sep 20, 2022

DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Sept. 22

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 14, 2022

WSDA News | Spring 2022

Read about the future dental school planned for Yakima's Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.

Sep 14, 2022

Explore the New WSDA Mentor Program

WSDA is excited to launch a reimagined Mentor Program! Browse available WSDA mentors or sign up as a mentor today.

Sep 14, 2022

WSDA News | Summer 2022

Read about 2022-2023 WSDA President Dr. John Gibbons in the Summer 2022 cover story.

Sep 13, 2022

Board of Denturists Special Topics Committee Rules Workshop – Sept. 23

The Board of Denturists – Special Topics Committee is holding a series of rules workshops to amend the denturist infection control rules (WAC 246-812-501 - Purpose) and to propose new rules for prefabricated implant abutments. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 23 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 6, 2022

PNDC 2022 Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 23

Register for PNDC 2022 by Friday, Sept. 23 to save up to $100 per person! WSDA members register for the Early Bird price of just $225 ($325 regular)/$350 ($450 regular).

Sep 2, 2022

Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – Sept. 16

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.

Sep 2, 2022

Standard Occupational Classification Reporting Webinar – June 3

The Employment Security Department (ESD) is offering a free webinar Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AM to provide more information about Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) requirements.

Sep 2, 2022

Become a Speaker Ambassador to Attend PNDC 2022 for Free

The PNDC Speaker Ambassador Program gives WSDA members and their staff a way to get involved with PNDC by helping to facilitate the needs of our speakers prior to and during the conference while offering registration reimbursement to volunteers.

Aug 31, 2022

Dentists Should Review Their Provider Agreements Each Year

Dentists should evaluate their network provider agreements each year, according to the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs. The ADA has resources to help dentists with insurance issues, including a Contract Negotiation Guide.

Aug 31, 2022

50th Annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship – Sept. 16

WSDA member Dr. Dexter Barnes invites the dental community to attend the 50th annual Ernest M. Jones Memorial Lectureship on Friday, Sept. 16.

Aug 31, 2022

Phase 3 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Deadline is Sept. 30

Dentists who received funds during the third phase of the Provider Relief Fund have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 30 to submit a report on the use of those funds in the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal.