Stay Informed

Welcome to the [SOCITEY NAME] publication page, your go-to source for the most up-to-date and relevant dental news stories. We are committed to keeping you informed about the latest advancements, research, and trends in oral health care.

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.

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.

Dec 18, 2017

2017 National Brush Day

National Brush Day® is November 1, the day after Halloween! Join the Kids’ Healthy Mouths Campaign to promote the importance for kids to brush two minutes, twice a day, every day.

Dec 7, 2017

ADA Applauds CMS Decision to Remove Part C, D Requirements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Nov. 16 announced proposed changes to Medicare drug plans, including rescinding the requirement that dentists enroll in or validly opt-out of Medicare in order for a Part D drug prescriptions to be covered.

Nov 30, 2017

Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management

Developed by the Dr. Robert Bree Collaborative and Washington State Agency Medical Directors’ Group in collaboration with actively practicing dentists and public stakeholders, the final Dental Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain Management was released in September 2017.

Nov 16, 2017

Renew Your Membership for 2018

Thank you to each and every ​dentist who was a member of the WSDA in 2017! 2018 membership renewal season is now underway.

Nov 7, 2017

Join the International Dental Co-op with ZOS

Founded by WSDA member Dr. Joseph Zimmer in Seattle, Zosseo Overland Support is a nonprofit organization that welcomes dentists from around the world to collaborate on meaningful medical missions in Africa.

Oct 31, 2017

Sign Up For Give Kids A Smile 2018

Sign up is now open for Give Kids A Smile 2018! Program coordinators who register by Monday, November 6 will be eligible to receive donated product kits.

Oct 24, 2017

Florida Dentist Elected ADA’s Second Vice President

Richard A. Huot, D.D.S., a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Florida, was elected second vice president of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta.

Oct 24, 2017

WSDA Launches New wsda.org

Welcome to the brand new wsda.org! On Thursday, October 26, 2017, WSDA launched a new website which combines the old wsda.org and wsdasource.org into one site.