News

Feb 12, 2019

Delta Dental of California Facing Criticism

A story published by Kaiser Health News (KHN) titled “Nonprofit Dental Insurer Under Scrutiny For ‘Flagrant’ Spending” sheds light on the exceedingly high salaries some non-profit dental insurers pay their CEOs.

Feb 11, 2019

Call ADA's Third Party Payer Concierge with Your Dental Benefits Questions

Get one-on-one support directly from an expert on dental benefits issues through the American Dental Association Third Party Payer Concierge.

Feb 08, 2019

A New Dentist’s Financial To-Do List for 2019

WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn shares financial tips for new dentists on the ADA's New Dentist Blog.

Feb 07, 2019

PNDC 2019 Featured Speakers

Who will you see at PNDC this June? Here's a snapshot of our featured speakers.

Jan 30, 2019

Registration Is Open for PNDC 2019

Register today for the 2019 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, held June 20-22 in Bellevue.

Jan 29, 2019

Taxes and 179 Expensing

Dentists who own and operate practices who have purchased or financed equipment during the calendar year, may elect to take the Section 179 deduction when filing their taxes in order to maximize their savings.

Jan 22, 2019

Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit

Register now for the Eastern Washington Medical-Dental Summit on Friday, March 1 in Pasco.

Jan 16, 2019

Register for Dental Action Day by Monday

The deadline to register for Dental Action Day is this Monday, January 21.

Jan 14, 2019

Free Resources for National Children's Dental Health Month

Order free resources from the ADA for National Children's Dental Health Month in February.

Jan 11, 2019

Court Approves $80 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

A federal court has approved the $80 million settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit against dental product companies accused of violating antitrust laws by fixing prices on dental equipment and supplies.

Jan 09, 2019

Paid Family & Medical Leave Program Requirements Started Jan. 1

Employer requirements for Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave Program went into effect on January 1, 2019.

Jan 09, 2019

Jan. 18 DQAC Meetings

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its business meeting and a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, January 18.

Jan 08, 2019

DBIC and NORDIC Receive Final Approval to Merge with TDIC

Dentists Benefits Insurance Company (DBIC) and Northwest Dentists Insurance Company (NORDIC) merged with, and into, their parent company, TDIC, effective Jan. 1, 2019, after final regulatory approval.

Jan 03, 2019

Free Infection Prevention Assessment

Spokane Regional Health District, Clark County Public Health and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to assess infection prevention in dental clinics throughout the state.

Jan 02, 2019

Oral Health Connections (OHC) Pilot Project

Dec 21, 2018

WSDA Office Closed for the Holidays

The WSDA office is closed through January 1, 2019. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on January 2. Happy holidays!

Dec 20, 2018

Health Care Authority Rulemaking Notice

Dec 19, 2018

Senate Introduces Bill to Amend McCarran-Ferguson Act

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate Dec. 19 to amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act, which would authorize the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enforce federal antitrust laws against health insurance companies.

Dec 17, 2018

Changes to Interpreter Services Program

Dec 14, 2018

Reminder: Paid Family & Medical Leave Requirements Start Jan. 1

Employers will need to offer paid family and medical leave starting January 1, 2020. Prepare your office for requirements that will begin to take effect January 1, 2019.