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Dec 1, 2021

WSDA News | Fall 2021

Read about 2021 WSDA Citizen of the Year Dr. Peter Hampl in the Fall 2021 cover story.

Nov 10, 2021

Meet with Delta Dental of Washington at PNDC 2021

Delta Dental of Washington is the state’s leading provider of dental benefits, covering over 1 million individuals across the state! With a focus on preventive care and providing access to quality dental care for each and every one of our members, we’re working toward our vision of a cavity-free Washington.

Nov 10, 2021

Meet with WDIA at PNDC 2021

Come visit Matt French and Kerri Seims of Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA) at Booth #600 at the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

Nov 8, 2021

New Resource to Train Dental Assistants

In an effort to assist our members with training new dental assistants, WSDA has compiled a list of videos that focus on the basics of dental assisting.

Nov 2, 2021

Chris Bundy, MD, MPH: Healing Our Wounded Heroes

"For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been a resource for health professionals, including dentists, struggling with stress-related illnesses."

Nov 2, 2021

Reminder: E-Prescribing Requirement Goes into Effect Jan. 1, 2022

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all information concerning a prescription for controlled substances Schedule II – Schedule V, or information concerning a refill authorization for controlled substances Schedule III – Schedule V, must be communicated electronically unless one of the authorized exemptions are met, or the health care provider has obtained a waiver from the Department of Health (DOH).

Nov 2, 2021

2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer

In addition to leading a successful dental practice in Spokane and taking on leadership roles within WSDA, 2021-2022 WSDA President Dr. Ashley Ulmer volunteers with Spokane’s Inland Dental Expanded Access (IDEA) Clinic, helps out with her family’s business, is active in her church, avidly gardens, and is even an award-winning powerlifter! Read more about Dr. Ulmer in the WSDA News.

Oct 28, 2021

New PPE Group Purchase Order

WSDA has partnered with bttn to host a new Washington State group order. Submit your order by Friday, Nov. 5.

Oct 28, 2021

New WSDA Preferred Lender: Provide

We’re excited to welcome Provide as our newest WSDA preferred lender. Provide helps you achieve your dreams of practice ownership through the industry’s only 100% digital finance experience.

Oct 26, 2021

DOH Launches Power of Providers COVID-19 Initiative

The Department of Health (DOH) launched the Power of Providers (POP) Initiative in July, with the goal of empowering health professionals across Washington to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination to their patients and clients. WSDA, along with over twenty other health care organizations and associations, signed on to the initiative.

Oct 19, 2021

Dentists Should Apply for Provider Relief Fund ASAP

The ADA is encouraging dentists to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fund as soon as possible ahead of the Oct. 26 deadline, according to ADA News.