Mar 28, 2025
General Dentistry | Monroe | Associate/Employee – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry
Mar 28, 2025
Washington dentist and WSDA member Dr. Linda Edgar looks back on her term as ADA President.
Mar 27, 2025
Pediatric Dentistry | Redmond | Owner – Private Practice | Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Mar 27, 2025
New WSDA dental compliance software offers a simple online platform you can access from anywhere – and keep track of it all.
Mar 13, 2025
SSB 5351 would prohibit same-day denials, restrict fees on virtual credit card payments & require mediation on dental loss ratio & non-network reimbursement fairness. We need all Washington dentists, staff, patients, and anyone else interested in advocating for these important reforms to sign in PRO on SSB 5351!
Mar 12, 2025
The ADA offers a free contract analysis service that provides members with a plain-language explanation of the insurance provider contract terms to allow them to make informed and independent decisions on the merits of the contract.
Mar 11, 2025
WSDA has learned that several Washington dental offices have recently received deeply disturbing messages through the U.S. mail. Any dentist who has received one of these messages should immediately contact local law enforcement. We also encourage anyone who has received one of these messages to let WSDA know immediately.
Mar 11, 2025
Washington State Dental Association’s bill, Substitute Senate Bill 5351, passed the Washington State Senate on Monday, March 10 with a unanimous vote of 49-0.
Mar 03, 2025
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced February 27 that it is ceasing enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act while it revises compliance requirements in response to a recent court ruling and crafts a new set of regulations that will ultimately narrow the scope of beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.
Mar 03, 2025
New and renewing WSDA members six or more years out of dental school can get $250 off their 2025 membership when they hold MedPro professional liability insurance through Washington Dentists’ Insurance Agency (WDIA). Already renewed? Lock in your MedPro policy by March 31 and WSDA will process a $250 refund on your membership!
Feb 28, 2025
WSDA is thrilled to welcome Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, founder and director of Spear Education, to PNDC 2025. Don’t miss his lectures on Saturday, May 10.
Feb 28, 2025
SB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform bill — is in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State Senate. We need YOUR help to ensure SB 5351 continues to move forward and receives a YES vote from the full Senate! Please take just a few minutes to contact your state senator today.
Feb 28, 2025
WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2025 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 25-27 in Tacoma.
Feb 25, 2025
Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children are now required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health and has an extended deadline of June 30, 2025.
Feb 21, 2025
Filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act are back in effect after a federal judge in Texas reversed a previously issued injunction. Unless subject to a later deadline, most businesses have until March 21 to file beneficial ownership information reports.
Feb 21, 2025
An amended version of our bill, SB 5351, was voted unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care, hitting an important milestone that allows the bill to continue moving forward in the legislative process.
Feb 18, 2025
Meet up for food, drinks and networking during PNDC 2025 at the Mentor/Mentee Luncheon on Friday, May 9. RSVP today!
Feb 18, 2025
Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!
Feb 17, 2025
One of the questions we've received since launching ComplyBetter is, "How is ComplyBetter different than what I already use for dental compliance in my office?" We want to share a few answers to this question, and invite any interested dental office to contact us to learn more.
Feb 12, 2025
Balancing work with parenthood can be a challenge at any career stage, but especially when both the career and children are young, as is the case for new dentists starting families.
