News Items

Apr 18, 2025

"A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity"

"It has truly been my honor to serve.” Dr. Natasha Flake reflects on her term as President of the American Association of Endodontics.

Apr 17, 2025

Take Action: Protect Dental Medicaid

The Washington State Legislature is currently negotiating our next state budget and is facing potential cuts to many state programs. Please take just a few moments today to urge legislators to maintain the current funding level for adult and pediatric dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in the final version of the budget.

Apr 16, 2025

Dental Benefits Reform Bill Passes Legislature

WSDA is thrilled to share that our dental benefits reform bill, SSB 5351, has now passed both chambers of the Legislature! Our bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature to finalize its passage in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Apr 16, 2025

Everyone for Veterans: Helping Heroes

The nonprofit created by retired Issaquah periodontist Theresa Cheng now provides comprehensive oral health care for veterans and their spouses on a national level. Connecting veterans with local dentists is vital to E4V’s mission. Finding dentists willing to share their talents and expertise is at the heart of what Everyone for Veterans is all about.

Apr 11, 2025

Meiting Nieh, DDS

General Dentistry | Federal Way | Owner – Private Practice | Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Apr 11, 2025

Odds Are You’ll Be Sued for Malpractice – WDIA Helps Dentists Mitigate Risk & Protect Their Careers

The average dentist faces a malpractice claim at least once. Selecting a malpractice insurance carrier with the stability and expertise to protect your good name is crucial.

Apr 10, 2025

Dr. Julie Kellogg: It's Time to Ask - Is Dental Insurance Serving Society?

"We must act now to grow a movement to a critical mass of voices — slowly, strategically, and peacefully. Bottling up our silent bitterness and fantasies of revenge are neither healthy nor effective."

Apr 9, 2025

Act Now: Urge Representatives to Support Dental Benefits Reform

SSB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation — is now in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives. You can help SSB 5351 pass out of the House of Representatives.

Apr 9, 2025

Inland Northwest Dental Conference: April 24-26 in Spokane

Join the Spokane District Dental Society and fellow dental professionals from across the Spokane region at the Inland Northwest Dental Conference.

Apr 8, 2025

Bracken Killpack: We're Just Getting Started

"However you choose to engage with WSDA, your contribution is deeply appreciated. Together, we are working to create a stronger, more supportive environment for Washington dentists and, ultimately, better oral health for our patients."

Apr 7, 2025

CE Requirements at PNDC 2025: DEA MATE Act, Health Equity, Anesthesia/Sedation, BLS

Licensed Washington dentists must earn 63 hours of continuing education every three years, plus complete a variety of additional CE requirements. 2025 is a CE reporting year for many dentists. Earn 20+ CE credits May 8-10 at PNDC 2025 — including many that count toward additional requirements for dentists.

Apr 3, 2025

Reminder: RSVP for the WSDA Mentor/Mentee Luncheon at PNDC 2025

Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2025 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, May 9. RSVP today!

Apr 3, 2025

Reminder: Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic

Volunteer registration is open for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 24-27 at Seattle Center.

Apr 3, 2025

Reminder: Apply for WSDA & ADA Elected Positions

WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2025 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 25-27 in Tacoma.

Apr 1, 2025

Pacific Northwest Head & Neck Cancer Symposium

The UW/Fred Hutch Head and Neck surgery team is hosting The Pacific Northwest Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer on Friday, May 2 in Seattle.

Apr 1, 2025