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Feb 7, 2018

Washington Bills Targeting Insurance Executive Pay Die in Committee

Bills that Washington State Rep. Michelle Caldier and Sen. Patty Kuderer recently introduced to curb excessive pay hikes for executives and board members at nonprofit insurance companies in Washington State died in committee on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Jan 29, 2018

Special Care Dentistry Association 30th Annual Meeting

Don't miss your opportunity to learn, network and interact with peers and mentors specializing in a wide range of fields dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for people with special needs at the Special Care Dentistry Association's 30th Annual Meeting, April 27-29 in Seattle.

Jan 26, 2018

WSDA Disability Support Program

As directed by the 2017 WSDA House of Delegates, WSDA has launched a Disability Support Program to aid disabled dentists.

Jan 5, 2018

2018 WSDA Leadership Institute

WSDA is excited to announce the newest members of the Leadership Institute, a program that aims to foster new leadership within organized dentistry.

Jan 3, 2018

Three Ways to Get Involved with Dental Advocacy

Make 2018 the year you get involved in dental advocacy! WSDA members make up a vital grassroots advocacy network in support of the Association's legislative agenda, which focuses on improving the dental profession.

Jan 1, 2018

Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting - January 12

The Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Infection Control Committee Meeting on Friday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m. Please consider attending the meeting or submit comments on proposed dental infection control rules by Monday, January 8.

Dec 22, 2017

Dental Supply Chain: E-Commerce Challenges the Status Quo

For years, three dental suppliers — Henry Schein Dental, Patterson Dental, and Benco Dental — have held a substantial market share in the dental supply market across the United States. Together, they have roughly 75 percent of the market, the remaining 25 percent is divvied up among regional players around the country. That may all be about to change.

Dec 18, 2017

Paid Sick Leave: Employer FAQs

Under Initiative 1433 (I-1433), passed by Washington voters in 2016, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave beginning on January 1, 2018.