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In an effort to combat the opioid crisis that has been plaguing our state, the Legislature passed ESHB 1427 during the 2017 legislative session, which requires the adoption of rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs by January 1, 2019.

Please provide feedback on the Dental Quality Assurance Commission’s (DQAC) proposed version of opioid prescribing rules online by August 31 or in person on September 7.

The Seattle/King County Clinic, held September 20-23 at KeyArena at Seattle Center, is in need of volunteers.

The Washington State Employment Security Department will host the webinar "Paid Family & Medical Leave: General Overview" on August 17.

The DQAC Dental Continuing Competency Committee will hold a webinar meeting on Thursday, August 16.

Two seasoned volunteer dentists, Dr. Nhi Pham and Dr. Jeffrey Parrish, will walk you through the trials, tribulations, joys and details of doing volunteer dentistry at home and abroad at this WSDA Academy course on September 13.

Facing Delta's refusal to hold its annual membership meeting, a group of Delta member dentists has developed new Delta bylaw amendments and started a petition to require Delta to hold a special meeting this fall. Learn more and sign the petition today.

HCA has completed a system update to ProviderOne which allows providers to submit prior authorizations (PAs) for medical requests online.

Dolphine Oda, BDS, MSc, University of Washington School of Dentistry professor and Director of UW's Oral Pathology Biopsy Service, shares what dental teams should know about HPV and oral cancer with the WSDA News.

Learn more about the WSDA Academy, WSDA's free CE program for young members.

The Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced the apparently successful bidders (ASBs) for the administration of Washington's Dental Medicaid Program.

In an editorial originally published in the July issue of the WSDA News, Dr. Todd Irwin asserts that addressing uncompetitive practices is key to dentistry’s future in Washington.

On Aug. 3, 2018, WaTech, the vendor for Secure Access Washington (SAW) is launching a new user interface that will change the look and feel of SAW.

The Washington Sentinel Network wants to hear about your healthcare recruiting hurdles, common skill gaps, and other workforce challenges—whether you’re in rural or urban Washington.

In an editorial originally published in the July 2018 issue of the WSDA News, Dr. John Gibbons stresses the need to better fund Washington's Dental Medicaid Program to meet the needs of low-income patients in our state.

After feeling connected to thousands of fans at a Taylor Swift concert last May, WSDA member Dr. Joe Vaughn couldn't help but see his profession reflected in the experience. "It’s the same in dentistry, but instead of music bringing us together, it’s organized dentistry. Whether it be the WSDA or the ADA or any other local component in between, we are connected by a common purpose."

The WSDA Foundation recently announced that it will donate $200,000 toward the completion of the Providence St. Peter Foundation’s dental clinic in Olympia.

Save the date for the 2018 Mentor Reception: Thursday, October 11 at Touchdown Terrace in Husky Stadium.

Offering an in-office “wellness,” “discount dental,” or “membership” plan? Learn what types of programs are allowed under Washington State law.

Through WSDA's partnership with Verizon Wireless, members and their staff can receive up to a 13% discount on Verizon's plans. Here's how to sign up or renew your discount!