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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.

WSDA preferred accounting and tax firm The Dental Group, LLC shares information for dentists regarding the treatment of meals and entertainment expenses effective this year.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently adopted rule amendments to dentist continuing education (CE) rules and added a new rule requiring dentists to complete a one-time training in suicide prevention.

Lynne Nelson of Columbia Bank, a WSDA preferred lender, shares “Tips to tackling the transition process.”

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for dentist and dentist resident limited credentials.

The Drug Take-Back Program now has a page on the Washington State Department of Health website.

Are you a provider with questions about Apple Health dental moving to managed care? Learn more from the HCA.

On Wednesday, June 20, WSDA President Dr. Cynthia Pauley celebrated several deserving individuals and groups by granting them 2018 WSDA President's Awards during the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference.

PNDC 2018 is this Thursday through Saturday! Don't miss out on Gordon Christensen, Lee Ann Brady, John Alonge and dozens of other dental speakers at Washington's largest dental conference. Online registration extended through Saturday!

Representative Lovick has been a solid supporter of organized dentistry and is facing an opponent who supports the creation of a midlevel provider. Consider attending his campaign kickoff event on Tuesday, June 19.

WDIA is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 119.

NORDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 218.

Guardian is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 614.

Coordinated Care and Envolve Dental are a Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 531.

Dental Dental of Washington & Arcora Foundation are a Gold Sponsor of the 2018 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 21-23 in Bellevue, WA. Visit them at Booth 520.

Calling all Washington dental professionals! You're invited to the Seattle Storm's inaugural Dentistry Night on July 8.

If you’re attending PNDC 2018 next week, be sure to visit the WSDA outside of the Exhibit Hall to receive a FREE professional headshot!

It's the final week to register online for PNDC 2018! Register by 11:59 PM on Monday, June 18 and simply pick up your badge when you arrive. On-site registration is also available.

HCA has selected a new contractor to provide interpreter services for your limited English and deaf or hard of hearing patients. The new contractor will start accepting requests for interpreters on July 1, 2018.

Please come support the reelection of the Legislature’s only dentist, WSDA member Representative Michelle Caldier, by attending her campaign kick-off on June 10.