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As a reminder, all dental laboratories operating in Washington that provide services for outside dental offices must be registered with the Department of Health (DOH) prior to July 31.

A new ADA clinical practice guideline suggests conservative restorative approaches could avoid adverse events and further dental work when treating tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth.

The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference returns to Seattle May 9-11, 2024. Mark your calendar today!

Washington state law includes safeguards restricting third parties from interfering with the dentist/patient relationship.

Members can register now for the upcoming free virtual CE course "Increase the Efficiency of Insurance Administration" on August 16.

General Dentistry | Colville | Associate/Employee – Group Practice | University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

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Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year by this Friday, June 30!

The Dental and Optometric Care Access Act or DOC Access Act would prohibit dental and vision plans from setting the fees network doctors may charge for services not covered by the insurers.

Closing the dental workforce gap is one of WSDA's top priorities. Learn more about how the Association is approaching the issue, from making it easier for licensed hygienists from other states to begin practicing in Washington, to supporting efforts to create new dental hygiene training programs in our state, to leading a multi-state effort to change CODA accreditation standards to allow expansion of existing programs.

The Department of Health strongly recommends providers share educational materials regarding the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which also includes a Veterans Crisis Line option, to patients currently or formerly affiliated with the military.

The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has put together a variety of free resources for employers, including an Essentials for Business webinar and Accident Prevention Plan workshop.

Columbia Healthcare Banking is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #500.

Delta Dental of Washington is Community Partner of PNDC 2023. Visit them at ​Booth #619.

WDIA is Title Partner of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #600.

Crest + Oral-B is a Platinum Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #524.

Dental Accounting Group is a Gold Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #507.

TDIC is a Platinum Sponsor of PNDC 2023. Visit them at Booth #600.

Write your Senators to urge them to support legislation that will address dental workforce issues so that there are enough dentists in underserved areas, your offices are fully staffed, and more patients are able to receive dental care.