News Items

Jan 3, 2025

What Does My Component Do for Me?

"Component societies are often run on a shoestring budget, and we don’t give them enough credit for the important role they play in our professional lives."

Dec 30, 2024

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated

UPDATE: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26. Impacted small businesses are therefore no longer required to comply with the law's reporting requirements until further proceedings take place.

Dec 24, 2024

WDIA: A Year of Change Results in Gratitude

“When you work with WDIA, your premiums stay right here in Washington to fund advocacy, high quality continuing education, and connections with leading dental professionals.”

Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Kalman Klass: 2024 Citizen of the Year

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill. By Churchill’s definition, Dr. Kalman “Kal” Klass has made a very, very good life. The range of his giving has touched Holocaust survivors and terminally ill AIDS patients in Seattle, at-risk children in Jerusalem, hikers in Snohomish County, and beyond. For this breadth and depth of volunteerism, Klass is being honored as WSDA’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.

Dec 5, 2024

Tell Us About Your Local Dental Society

WSDA is gathering ideas and member feedback for a future WSDA News story on local dental societies. Help us by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey!

Dec 4, 2024

2024 WSDA House of Delegates Resolution & Election Results

The 2024 meeting of the WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, was held Sept. 12-14 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2024 House.

Dec 4, 2024

Register Today for PNDC 2025: May 8-10 in Seattle

Registration is now open for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference! Join thousands of dental professionals May 8-10 in Seattle for three days of high quality and affordable dental CE, dental exhibits, special events and more.

Dec 4, 2024

Good Vibes Only: PNDC Levels Up in 2024

“If all goes to plan, we’ll just be getting bigger and better every year: more sponsors, more events, more attendees, and we will continue to pick the best speakers to listen to and learn from.” PNDC 2024 was "by far the best PNDC yet," and WSDA is gearing up for an even better PNDC 2025, with registration open now.

Dec 3, 2024

Renew Your Membership for 2025

It's time to renew your WSDA, ADA and local dental society membership for 2025. Renew online by December 31 to enter to win a refund of your 2025 dues!

Dec 3, 2024

Register for Dental Action Day

WSDA members can join fellow dentists from across the state at Dental Action Day 2025 in Olympia on January 30 to meet with legislators to advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession.