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Feb 28, 2025

Tell Senators to Support Dental Benefits Reform

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 25, 2025

Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Application Deadline Extended to June 30

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

ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect

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

Important Win for WSDA’s Dental Benefits Reform Efforts

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 11, 2025

PNDC Night at the Seattle Mariners!

The Seattle Mariners are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 9, and PNDC attendees have exclusive access to discounted tickets in a specially reserved seating area.

Jan 31, 2025

Earn Required CE at PNDC 2025

Licensed Washington dentists must earn 63 hours of continuing education every three years, plus complete a variety of additional CE requirements. 2025 is a CE reporting year for many dentists. Earn 20+ CE credits May 8-10 at PNDC 2025 — including many that count toward additional requirements for dentists. Register by the March 21 Early Bird Deadline to save up to $100 per person!

Jan 24, 2025

Everett Herald Editorial Board: Give Dental Patients’ Coverage Some Teeth

"Senate Bill 5351 and House Bill 1535 seek to bring to dental patients a standard of financial transparency and assurance similar to the federal Affordable Care Act, in effect, mandating that a certain percentage of what someone pays for their insurance is available for their dental care."