News Items

May 15, 2026

Fluoride Wars

Across Washington, activists are fighting fluoridation in public water systems. As a result, more state residents are at risk of losing the benefits of a proven public oral health program.

May 13, 2026

Thank You to Our 2026 WSDA Advocacy Champions

To the WSDA Advocacy Champions who added an additional $250 donation to their 2026 membership renewal, thank you for your support! From dental benefits reform to improving the workforce shortage, no one fights harder for dentists than WSDA.

May 5, 2026

Save the Date for Dental Action Day: Thursday, February 25

Join dentists from across the state on Thursday, February 25, 2027 at Dental Action Day in Olympia to meet with your legislators and advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession. One profession, one voice!

May 4, 2026

The Future is Now: Q&A with Washington Dental Students

Last fall, Washington state opened its second dental school with the launch of the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine in Yakima. WSDA thought it would be timely to check in with students from both PNWU and the University of Washington, to see what issues are top of mind among the next generation of dentists.

Apr 30, 2026

Review Your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment

With an announcement expected this May about significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule, it’s a good time for WSDA members to take stock of their offices’ HIPAA and overall compliance practices. We suggest dentists start by reviewing what our team consistently finds to be one of the most common HIPAA compliance gaps — the Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

Apr 29, 2026

HIPAA Security Rule – Proposed Rulemaking Update

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights is expected to announce significant changes to the HIPAA Security Rule in May 2026, including requirements for encryption of electronic protected health information, multi-factor authentication and more.

Apr 23, 2026

Giving Back: Focusing on Food Insecurity

“Access to food can make a meaningful difference in their well-being and academic success. When students are worried about where their next meal will come from, sometimes not just for themselves but also for their families, it becomes much harder to focus on the already demanding nature of their academic work.”

Apr 21, 2026

Erjia Mao, DDS, MS, PhD

Periodontics | Seattle | Owner - Private Practice | West China University of Medical Sciences

Apr 20, 2026

Kevin Suzuki, DMD, MS

Periodontics | Federal Way | Owner - Group Practice | Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Apr 16, 2026

Dr. Richard Rosato: Leading Dentistry Forward, Together

"Across the tripartite, our greatest strength is our ability to move forward together. We have an opportunity to work collectively to make a lasting impact for those we serve — now and in the future. As your national association, the ADA has both the responsibility and the opportunity to help lead that work and shape what comes next."