Dec 3, 2018
Renew Your Membership by Jan. 1
Please renew your ADA, WSDA and local dental society membership for 2019 by January 1.
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Nov 29, 2018
WSDA-Introduced Dental Benefits Resolution Passes at ADA House of Delegates
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
Reminder: Dec. 7 Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing
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
Opioid Prescribing Rules Hearing - Dec. 7
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
Additional Complaint Filed Against Corporate Dental Chain
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
Delta Special Meeting Results
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
Delta Special Meeting: How to Vote If You Didn't Get a Proxy Ballot
Don't have your proxy ballot or having difficulty replacing it? Download a blank proxy ballot here.
Nov 13, 2018
Reminder: Apply for the WSDA Leadership Institute by Nov. 30
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
DQAC Seeking Stakeholder Comments
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
Delta Special Meeting Next Week
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
Rep. Michelle Caldier Wins Re-Election Campaign
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
Paid Family & Medical Leave Employer Toolkit
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
Get Involved in Paid Family & Medical Leave Rulemaking
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
Facial Aesthetics: Looking Beyond Enamel and Gingiva
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
Dental Action Day: Jan. 31, 2019
Mark your calendar now! WSDA's largest annual advocacy event will take place Thursday, January 31 in Olympia.
Oct 30, 2018
President Signs Opioids Bill, Making It Law
President Donald J. Trump on Oct. 24 signed into law legislation aimed at ending the nation’s opioid crisis.
Oct 29, 2018
Washington Healthplanfinder Introduces In-Person Assistance Sites For 2018 Open Enrollment
New enrollment centers in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and central Washington to debut on November 1.
Oct 26, 2018
Reported Isolite Mouthpiece Reuse in Corporate Dental Chain
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
Celebrating 4,400 Member Dentists
This October, WSDA reached an exciting milestone—we welcomed our 4,400th dentist into membership!
Oct 26, 2018
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 27
Saturday, October 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Turn in your unused prescription medications at drop-off locations around the state.
