The new Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact will increase access to care for patients by creating reciprocity, reducing red tape for licensed providers.

If you are a practice owner and have noncompete clauses in employment agreements with associates, hygienists or other staff, or if you are an employee dentist currently subject to a noncompete clause, you may wish to consult with an attorney in your geographic area experienced in these matters.

Additional endorsements include Dr./Rep. Michelle Caldier and Dr. John Gibbons for state representative.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) has approved model legislation championed by the ADA that would protect patients’ investment in their dental care.

WSDA filed a legal action against the Washington State Board of Denturists challenging an administrative rule allowing licensed denturists to place prefabricated abutments.

The Department of Health announces that Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System (HELMS) Lite will go live on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.