Jan 11, 2019
A federal court has approved the $80 million settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit against dental product companies accused of violating antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.
Jan 9, 2019
Employer requirements for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program went into effect on January 1, 2019.
Jan 9, 2019
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, January 18.
Jan 8, 2019
Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.
Jan 3, 2019
Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.
Dec 21, 2018
The WSDA office is closed through January 1, 2019. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on January 2. Happy holidays!
Dec 20, 2018
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Dec. 19 to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.
Dec 14, 2018
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Dec 13, 2018
Dental Action Day 2019 will be held on Thursday, January 31. Register by Monday, January 21!
Dec 12, 2018
The Action for Dental Health Act, legislation aimed at improving oral health and access to oral health care, is now law.
Dec 11, 2018
Members can save up to 44% on laptops, smart home displays and more this holiday season through Lenovo.
Dec 10, 2018
The ADA 10 Under 10 Award recognizes ten new dentists for excellence in science, research and education, practice excellence, philanthropy, leadership, advocacy and more. Nominate a new dentist by December 31!
Dec 7, 2018
The Department of Labor and Industries has proposed new changes to overtime eligibility. Submit comments on the pre-draft proposed rule by December 14.
Dec 6, 2018
Support the WSDA Foundation this holiday season.
Dec 4, 2018
Certified results have been released and we are pleased to report that the bylaw amendments and resolution officially passed with nearly 96% of the vote.
Dec 4, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is considering rule changes that could have a significant impact on your practice.
Dec 4, 2018
Learn the difference between Washington's Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave programs.
Dec 3, 2018
Please renew your ADA, WSDA and local dental society membership for 2019 by January 1.
Nov 29, 2018
The ADA House of Delegates approved a resolution, introduced by the WSDA, relating to dental benefits that seeks to “minimize interference of dental benefit carriers into the doctor-patient relationship.”
Nov 20, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.
Nov 20, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold an Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing on Friday, December 7, 2018. Written comments will be accepted through November 30, 2018.
Nov 16, 2018
The WSDA has filed a complaint with the Washington State Department of Health, alleging dental clinics operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC (Lone Peak) are engaging in dangerous and deceptive practices.
Nov 16, 2018
Thank you to the hundreds of member dentists from around the state who attended the Delta Special Meeting yesterday afternoon and the hundreds more who voted by proxy! Preliminary results indicate the bylaw amendments passed with 95% of the vote.
Nov 14, 2018
Don't have your proxy ballot or having difficulty replacing it? Download a blank proxy ballot here.
Nov 13, 2018
Are you looking for more ways to get involved in organized dentistry? Apply to join the WSDA Leadership Institute! Applications are due November 30.
Nov 8, 2018
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) is seeking stakeholder comments on proposed rules regarding delegation to dental hygienists under general supervision and dental infection control.
Nov 8, 2018
The Delta Special Meeting is happening next Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. If you can't attend, make sure to fill out your proxy ballot ASAP.
Nov 7, 2018
Congratulations to WSDA member Rep. Michelle Caldier for winning re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives for a third consecutive term!
Nov 6, 2018
An employer toolkit is now available from the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) for information on how to implement requirements for Washington's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program.
Nov 2, 2018
The rulemaking process for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program is ongoing. Have opinions regarding the new rules? Submit public comments to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
Nov 2, 2018
The CE course "Facial Aesthetics: Looking Beyond Enamel and Gingiva" with Dr. Timothy Hess will take place on Thursday, November 15 from 1-2 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport.
Nov 2, 2018
Mark your calendar now! WSDA's largest annual advocacy event will take place Thursday, January 31 in Olympia.
Oct 30, 2018
President Donald J. Trump on Oct. 24 signed into law legislation aimed at ending the nation’s opioid crisis.
Oct 29, 2018
New enrollment centers in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and central Washington to debut on November 1.
Oct 26, 2018
On October 25, an important story aired on KIRO 7 in Seattle. It exemplifies the concerns the WSDA has had with the practice of corporate dentistry, and why we continue to champion efforts to protect the doctor-patient relationship in every practice model that dentists choose.
Oct 26, 2018
This October, WSDA reached an exciting milestone—we welcomed our 4,400th dentist into membership!
Oct 26, 2018
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Turn in your unused prescription medications at drop-off locations around the state.
Oct 26, 2018
Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.
Oct 25, 2018
A courageous whistleblower, a former office manager for a clinic operated by Lone Peak Management Group, LLC, recently reported a corporate scheme designed to wring out minor cost savings at the expense of patient safety.
Oct 25, 2018
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced Oct. 18 that it is awarding $293 million to expand the primary health care workforce.
Oct 24, 2018
Get one-on-one support directly from an expert on dental benefits issues through the American Dental Association Third Party Payer Concierge.
Oct 23, 2018
Patients and dentists can report issues with medical devices to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including any problems they have had with devices related to direct to consumer, or DTC, dental laboratory products.
Oct 22, 2018
Congratulations to WSDA Board member Dr. Linda Edgar, who was installed as a trustee of the American Dental Association during ADA 2018 in Honolulu.
Oct 18, 2018
Major changes to Washington’s dental continuing education requirements take effect on January 1, 2019. Review a summary of the changes from the Washington State Department of Health.
Oct 18, 2018
A public-private safe prescribing initiative launched in late 2017, called Better Prescribing, Better Treatment, has resulted in significant reductions in Apple Health (Medicaid) opioid prescriptions in less than a year.
Oct 18, 2018
All WDS/Delta member dentists are encouraged to attend the WDS Special Meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 3 PM at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport. Can't attend? Learn how to fill out your proxy ballot in support of proposed bylaw amendments.
Oct 18, 2018
Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality and its staff after third-party payers denied claims for crown procedures.
Oct 17, 2018
Please read for an update to the special meeting proxy ballot process.
Oct 16, 2018
Please be aware of incorrect CE information appearing on license renewal notices from the Department of Health.
Oct 15, 2018
Please review meeting agendas for the Friday, October 26 DQAC business meeting, Dental Continuing Competency Committee meeting, and Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting.
