Jan 10, 2025
Introducing ComplyBetter: WSDA's New Comprehensive Dental Compliance Tool
ComplyBetter, WSDA's new dental compliance software solution for Washington dental offices, is available now!
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By visiting our publication page regularly, you'll stay informed, inspired, and connected to the dynamic world of dentistry. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources you need to provide the highest quality of care to your patients.
Jan 8, 2025
Bracken Killpack: Dental Education in Washington is on the Rise
"The coming year will bring great news for Washington patients and dentistry. That’s because in 2025 our state will have first year predoctoral dental students enrolled in TWO dental schools across THREE different locations – UW-Gonzaga University Health Partnership Building (Spokane), Equity Hall at Pacific Northwest University (Yakima), and UW Health Sciences Center (Seattle)."
Jan 8, 2025
Reminder: New Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Requirements for Washington State Dentists – Application Available Now
Beginning January 1, 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.
Jan 8, 2025
Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as the Secretary of State’s Office Targeting Washington Small Businesses
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is warning of a scammer posing as the Secretary of State’s Office targeting Washington small businesses. The scam letters demand payment well beyond the cost of state business filings, and threaten business owners with fines or dissolution of their business for failing to comply.
Jan 8, 2025
Register for Dental Action Day by January 16
WSDA members can join fellow dentists from across the state at Dental Action Day 2025 in Olympia on January 30 to meet with legislators to advocate for dental benefits reform and other issues affecting the dental profession.
Jan 6, 2025
Volunteer at the Seattle/King County Clinic
Volunteer registration is now open for the 2025 Seattle/King County Clinic, held April 24-27 at Seattle Center.
Jan 3, 2025
Dr. Stephen Lee: What Does My Component Do for Me?
"Component societies are often run on a shoestring budget, and we don’t give them enough credit for the important role they play in our professional lives."
Dec 30, 2024
Putting Patient Care First: Fixing Washington's Broken Dental Benefits System
“WSDA’s advocacy team will be working this session to create a system that puts patients over profits, brings justice to care and creates a fair and functioning market. Because right now, insurance companies are not putting patients first.”
Dec 30, 2024
ADA: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated
UPDATE: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel reinstated the nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act Dec. 26. Impacted small businesses are therefore no longer required to comply with the law's reporting requirements until further proceedings take place.
Dec 24, 2024
WDIA: A Year of Change Results in Gratitude
“When you work with WDIA, your premiums stay right here in Washington to fund advocacy, high quality continuing education, and connections with leading dental professionals.”
Dec 23, 2024
Webinar: Numbers Don't Lie! Understanding the Numbers for Practice Sellers and Buyers
Earn 2 CE credits by attending the webinar, Numbers Don't Lie! Understanding the Numbers for Practice Sellers and Buyers, presented by OMNI Practice Group on Wednesday, February 12.
Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Kalman Klass: 2024 Citizen of the Year
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill. By Churchill’s definition, Dr. Kalman “Kal” Klass has made a very, very good life. The range of his giving has touched Holocaust survivors and terminally ill AIDS patients in Seattle, at-risk children in Jerusalem, hikers in Snohomish County, and beyond. For this breadth and depth of volunteerism, Klass is being honored as WSDA’s Citizen of the Year for 2024.
Dec 20, 2024
DOH: Credentialing Freeze in February - Apply and Renew in January
The Washington State Department of Health has announced the upcoming launch of a new licensing system for all health professionals and facilities in Washington which will cause a credentialing freeze February 14-19, 2025.
Dec 18, 2024
Register Today for the Tri-College Leadership Summit
Registration is open for the 2025 Tri-College Leadership Summit on March 21, 2025 in Seattle.
Dec 9, 2024
State Representative Michelle Caldier Announces Campaign for State Senate
WSDA member dentist and current State Representative Michelle Caldier has announced her campaign for Washington State Senate in the 26th District. WSDA endorsed Rep. Caldier in her 2024 House race and is proud to support her run for Senate.
Dec 6, 2024
Call for ADA 10 Under 10 Award Nominations
Know a dentist who graduated less than 10 years ago and is making an impact in the profession? Submit them at ADA.org/10under10 by December 31, 2024.
Dec 5, 2024
Tell Us About Your Local Dental Society
WSDA is gathering ideas and member feedback for a future WSDA News story on local dental societies. Help us by sharing your thoughts in a quick survey!
Dec 5, 2024
New Pediatric Sedation Endorsement Requirements for Washington State Dentists – Application Available Now
Beginning January 1, 2025, Washington State dentists administering moderate sedation with enteral or parenteral agents to children will be required to obtain a Pediatric Sedation Endorsement. The application is now available from the Department of Health.
Dec 5, 2024
ADA: Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Blocked by Injunction
A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), meaning affected entities will not need to file reports by January 1, 2025.
Dec 4, 2024
2024 WSDA House of Delegates Resolution & Election Results
The 2024 meeting of the WSDA House of Delegates, the governing body of the Association, was held Sept. 12-14 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane. Members can visit wsda.org/HOD to view resolutions adopted at the 2024 House.
