Nov 16, 2019
Results of Delta Annual Meeting
We unequivocally object to the nomination and election process Delta used during the 2019 Annual Meeting.
Blog
Nov 14, 2019
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee Meeting - Nov. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Educational Outreach Committee webinar meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Nov 8, 2019
DOH Scam Alert
The DOH has been notified that scam artists are calling various health professionals across the state claiming suspicious activity with their license.
Nov 7, 2019
Proposed Amendments to Opioid Prescribing Rules
Comment on DQAC's proposed amendments to opioid prescribing rules by Nov. 27.
Nov 6, 2019
A Vote Against WDS' Handpicked Candidates
Dr. John Gibbons shares why he will be voting against WDS’ handpicked slate of candidates on Friday at the WDS/Delta Annual Meeting.
Nov 6, 2019
Washington Sentinel Network Workforce Survey
The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges.
Oct 31, 2019
House Bill 1198 Implementation
Please review a message from the Department of Health regarding sexual misconduct rules (WAC 246-817-450 and 246-817-460).
Oct 29, 2019
Do You Want Delta to Decide?
We cannot stand by and allow Delta to continue to ignore its member dentists.
Oct 29, 2019
WDS Proxy: No Election Without Selection
An important recommendation on how to vote your proxy ballot.
Oct 29, 2019
Your Delta Dental Proxy Ballot
Our recommendation, for those inquiring, is to hold off on completing your proxy ballot until we receive a response from Delta Dental.
Oct 29, 2019
Time Is Right for OIC to Reconsider Delta Decision
WDS members Drs. Cynthia Pauley, Christopher Delecki, Bernard Larson, Nathan Russell, and Todd Irwin recently filed a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeking a full investigation of the 2013 Delta reorganization effort.
Oct 29, 2019
WSDA Asks Attorney General to Investigate Potential Delta Antitrust Practices
Washington State Dental Association leadership has requested the Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office to investigate whether Washington Dental Service (Delta Dental of Washington) has engaged in illegal monopsonist practices in our state.
Oct 29, 2019
Delta Board Vetoes Most Bylaw Amendments
We recently learned that the WDS Board has chosen to veto most bylaw amendments passed at the Special Meeting on November 15, 2018.
Oct 29, 2019
Changing Direction: How Delta Dental Went From WSDA Startup to Billion-Dollar Company
The WSDA News Spring Issue cover story explores the history of Delta Dental and how its relationships with its member dentists and the Washington State Dental Association have changed over the years.
Oct 29, 2019
How Delta Dental Behaves in the Dark
For years, WSDA member dentists have worried about how Delta Dental’s market dominance impacts their practices and the patients they serve. We now know that negative impacts of that power are being felt in the public arena as well. Read WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack's editorial for the Spring Issue of the WSDA News.
Oct 29, 2019
WSDA v. Delta: Dentists & WSDA Take Legal Action Against Delta Dental
Three member dentists, along with WSDA, are taking legal action against Delta Dental of Washington.
Oct 29, 2019
Are You a Dissident Dentist?
A message from Drs. Dennis Bradshaw, Todd Irwin & Nathan Russell, plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Washington Dental Service (Delta).
Oct 28, 2019
New ADA Antibiotics Guideline Available Now
Read the American Dental Association's new evidence-based clinical practice guideline for prescribing antibiotics for dental pain and swelling.
Oct 25, 2019
Sign Up for GKAS Program by Nov. 13 to Receive Product Kits
Give Kids A Smile program coordinators should sign up their 2020 event by Nov. 13 to be eligible to receive donated product kits.
Oct 25, 2019
Help Fight Opioid Epidemic with National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26
Dentists encourage safe disposal of unused, unneeded medications.
