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Oct 3, 2023

Faith, Family, and Friends: 2023-2024 WSDA President Dr. Nathan Russell

Nathan Russell, who began his term as WSDA president at the House of Delegates meeting in September, is a straightforward kind of guy. He has a very clear vision of what’s important to him. “On my tombstone, it probably should read that ‘he loved loyalty,’” Russell says. “I’m extremely loyal to my family, to my friends, to my patients, to the dental profession, and to WSDA."

Oct 3, 2023

Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic February 15-18, 2024

Volunteer registration is open for the upcoming Seattle/King County Clinic, happening February 15-18, 2024.

Sep 29, 2023

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 1

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 1 at Dental Action Day in Olympia. One profession, one voice!

Sep 29, 2023

ADA: Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms

Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office.

Sep 23, 2023

New Laws Aim to Bolster Washington's Dental Workforce

New laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will provide more support for Washington’s dental workforce, particularly among hygienists.

Sep 23, 2023

ADA: Take Action Today to Advance Dental Workforce Legislation

Urge your Senators to support the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a bill that would ensure that many of these workforce programs are able to continue.

Sep 20, 2023

DQAC Dental Therapy Committee Meeting - September 28

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on September 28 at 12:00 PM.

Sep 18, 2023

Harvest Gold: WSDA Members Get a 7% Bonus on Dental Scrap Refining

Refine your dental scrap with the WSDA-endorsed D-MMEX Easyrefine, and receive a standard 5% bonus on the total value of all precious metals submitted.

Sep 18, 2023

2023 Graduates: Free CE with ADA CE Online

Class of 2023 dental school graduates get 2 years of free unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online.

Sep 18, 2023

Washington’s Dr. Linda Edgar to Helm ADA as 160th President

Dr. Linda Edgar to take office as the 160th president of the ADA during the Oct. 10 House of Delegates meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Sep 18, 2023

Apply for the New & Emerging Speaker Series by October 15

WSDA is now accepting applications for the New & Emerging Speaker Series at PNDC 2024, May 9-11 in Seattle.

Aug 31, 2023

Reminder: RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Reception on September 21

Meet up for free food, drinks and networking during HOD 2023 at the Mentor/Mentee Reception & HOD Dinner on Thursday, Sept 21. RSVP today!

Aug 29, 2023

Celebrate Labor Day with Savings on Lenovo Products and GE Appliances!

Member savings with deals from WSDA and ADA endorsed companies Lenovo and GE Appliances Store.

Aug 28, 2023

September 6 ADA Webinar - How to Prepare for the Return of Student Loan Payments

The ADA's free webinar on Student Loan Payments will cover what you should consider if you plan to refinance, implications of the end of the federal loan repayment holiday and walk through all student loan repayment options.

Aug 28, 2023

DQAC Business Meeting - September 8

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Aug 28, 2023

Support Maui Dentists Affected by Wildfires

The Hawaii Dental Association Foundation has established a special Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate support for dentists who have been affected by the disaster.

Aug 28, 2023

PNWU Faculty Information Sessions

The PNWU School of Dental Medicine will be hosting a series of information sessions for dentists interested in being part of the teaching program.

Aug 24, 2023

August 22 ADA Webinar - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

The ADA's free webinar on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders will cover what perinatal or postpartum depression is, identify the risk factors and share when professional intervention is needed.

Aug 18, 2023

Encourage Your Assistants to Share Their Workforce Experiences

A workforce survey for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries (EFDAs) is currently being conducted by the Washington Oral Health Workforce (WOHW) Tracking Program.

Aug 18, 2023

ADA Locum Tenens & Dentistry Guide Now Available

The ADA’s new Locum Tenens and Dentistry guide discusses how dental benefit plans should be notified and what billing information and insurance considerations need to be provided when locum tenens dentists are employed.