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Feb 9, 2018

WDIA Cyber Protection Policy Update

Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA) changes to Beazley Breach Response (BBR) coverage for Cyber Protection policies.

Feb 8, 2018

Washington Bills Targeting Insurance Executive Pay Die in Committee

Bills that Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier and Sen. Patty Kuderer recently introduced to curb excessive pay hikes for executives and board members at nonprofit insurance companies in Washington State died in committee on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Jan 29, 2018

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting

Don't miss your opportunity to learn, network and interact with peers and mentors specializing in a wide range of fields dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for people with special needs at the Special Care Dentistry Association's 30th Annual Meeting, April 27-29 in Seattle.

Jan 26, 2018

WSDA Disability Support Program

As directed by the 2017 WSDA House of Delegates, WSDA has launched a Disability Support Program to aid disabled dentists.

Jan 5, 2018

2018 WSDA Leadership Institute

WSDA is excited to announce the newest members of the Leadership Institute, a program that aims to foster new leadership within organized dentistry.

Jan 3, 2018

Three Ways to Get Involved with Dental Advocacy

Make 2018 the year you get involved in dental advocacy! WSDA members make up a vital grassroots advocacy network in support of the Association's legislative agenda, which focuses on improving the dental profession.

Jan 2, 2018

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Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - January 12

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. Please consider attending the meeting or submit comments on proposed dental infection control rules by Monday, January 8.

Dec 22, 2017

Dental Supply Chain: E-Commerce Challenges the Status Quo

For years, three dental suppliers — Henry Schein Dental, Patterson Dental, and Benco Dental — have held a substantial market share in the dental supply market across the United States. Together, they have roughly 75 percent of the market, the remaining 25 percent is divvied up among regional players around the country. That may all be about to change.

Dec 18, 2017

Paid Sick Leave: Employer FAQs

Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by Washington voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.

Dec 18, 2017

2017 National Brush Day

National Brush Day® is November 1, the day after Halloween! Join the Kids’ Healthy Mouths Campaign to promote the importance for kids to brush two minutes, twice a day, every day.

Dec 7, 2017

ADA Applauds CMS Decision to Remove Part C, D Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Nov. 16 announced proposed changes to Medicare drug plans, including rescinding the requirement that dentists enroll in or validly opt-out of Medicare in order for a Part D drug prescriptions to be covered.

Nov 30, 2017

Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management

Developed by the Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative and Washington State Agency Medical Directors’ Group in collaboration with actively practicing dentists and public stakeholders, the final Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management was released in September 2017.

Nov 16, 2017

Renew Your Membership for 2018

Thank you to each and every ​dentist who was a member of the WSDA in 2017! 2018 membership renewal season is now underway.

Nov 7, 2017

Join the International Dental Co-op with ZOS

Founded by WSDA member Dr. Joseph Zimmer in Seattle, Zosseo Overland Support is a nonprofit organization that welcomes dentists from around the world to collaborate on meaningful medical missions in Africa.

Oct 31, 2017

Sign Up For Give Kids A Smile 2018

Sign up is now open for Give Kids A Smile 2018! Program coordinators who register by Monday, November 6 will be eligible to receive donated product kits.

Oct 24, 2017

Florida Dentist Elected ADA’s Second Vice President

Richard A. Huot, D.D.S., a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Florida, was elected second vice president of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta.

Oct 24, 2017

WSDA Launches New wsda.org

Welcome to the brand new wsda.org! On Thursday, October 26, 2017, WSDA launched a new website which combines the old wsda.org and wsdasource.org into one site.