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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.

Apr 28, 2025

Share Your Dental Workforce Challenges

Share your dental workforce challenges through the 2025 WA Health Sentinel Survey. Survey results will be shared with key policymakers and other stakeholders to inform the policy development and funding decisions impacting our vital health workforce.

Apr 22, 2025

Yoshi Nakayama, DDS

Periodontics | Federal Way | Retired | Kyushu Dental College

Apr 22, 2025

Troy Robeck, DDS

General Dentistry | Omak | Owner – Private Practice | University of Washington School of Dentistry

Apr 18, 2025

"A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity"

"It has truly been my honor to serve.” Dr. Natasha Flake reflects on her term as President of the American Association of Endodontics.

Apr 17, 2025

Take Action: Protect Dental Medicaid

The Washington State Legislature is currently negotiating our next state budget and is facing potential cuts to many state programs. Please take just a few moments today to urge legislators to maintain the current funding level for adult and pediatric dental Medicaid reimbursement rates in the final version of the budget.

Apr 16, 2025

Dental Benefits Reform Bill Passes Legislature

WSDA is thrilled to share that our dental benefits reform bill, SSB 5351, has now passed both chambers of the Legislature! Our bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature to finalize its passage in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Apr 16, 2025

Everyone for Veterans: Helping Heroes

The nonprofit created by retired Issaquah periodontist Theresa Cheng now provides comprehensive oral health care for veterans and their spouses on a national level. Connecting veterans with local dentists is vital to E4V’s mission. Finding dentists willing to share their talents and expertise is at the heart of what Everyone for Veterans is all about.

Apr 11, 2025

Meiting Nieh, DDS

General Dentistry | Federal Way | Owner – Private Practice | Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Apr 9, 2025

Act Now: Urge Representatives to Support Dental Benefits Reform

SSB 5351 — WSDA’s dental benefits reform legislation — is now in the Rules Committee, the last step before moving to the floor of the Washington State House of Representatives. You can help SSB 5351 pass out of the House of Representatives.

Apr 8, 2025

Bracken Killpack: We're Just Getting Started

"However you choose to engage with WSDA, your contribution is deeply appreciated. Together, we are working to create a stronger, more supportive environment for Washington dentists and, ultimately, better oral health for our patients."

Apr 1, 2025

Pacific Northwest Head & Neck Cancer Symposium

The UW/Fred Hutch Head and Neck surgery team is hosting The Pacific Northwest Head and Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer on Friday, May 2 in Seattle.