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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!

Washington Dental Service (WDS) is scheduled to hold its 2018 annual membership meeting on November 9, the second Friday in November. The annual meeting is required by both the WDS bylaws and state law. But after last year’s experience, many member dentists are wondering whether WDS will hold the meeting.

The ADA is offering a free HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Webinar on Thursday, August 9 from 12-1 PM PT.

New information available for FQHC/RHC workers.

Although Disability Insurance does not seem like a necessary expense compared to the mortgage on your home or your electric bill, it is still crucial to have disability insurance in force and in step with your needs. Learn more about Disability Insurance coverage from Washington Dentists' Insurance Agency (WDIA).

Learn about WSDA member Dr. Ron Hsu's dedication to educating practitioners and interested parties in education, sports, industry, and appropriate governmental agencies about optimal prevention, research, and treatment service in the field of traumatic dental injuries.

Learn more about Washington's Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), why you should consider utilizing it in your practice, and tips and tricks to help practitioners use the system.

WSDA preferred accounting and tax firm The Dental Group, LLC shares information for dentists regarding the treatment of meals and entertainment expenses effective this year.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) recently adopted rule amendments to dentist continuing education (CE) rules and added a new rule requiring dentists to complete a one-time training in suicide prevention.

The Washington State Department of Health has rolled out an online application for dentist and dentist resident limited credentials.

Lynne Nelson of Columbia Bank, a WSDA preferred lender, shares “Tips to tackling the transition process.”

The Drug Take-Back Program now has a page on the Washington State Department of Health website.