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General Dentistry | Battle Ground | Owner – Group Practice | University of Maryland School of Dentistry

UnitedHealth Group has confirmed patient data, potentially covering a significant portion of the U.S. population, was compromised in the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

General Dentistry | Tacoma | Owner – Private Practice | Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry | Silverdale | Owner – Private Practice | Washington University School of Dental Medicine

WSDA and ADA leadership positions will be up for election at the 2024 WSDA House of Delegates, held September 12-14 in Spokane.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) Dental Therapy Committee will meet on Thursday, May 2 at 12:00 PM.

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.

The Governor has waived continuing education and training requirements to return from expired to active licensing status through April 25.

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.

UT Health, San Antonio class of 2024, looking to practice in in the Seattle or greater Seattle area.

Bellingham dental practice for sale - 45 mins from downtown, with five fully-equipped operatories, ready plumbing for a sixth. Currently operates four days a week under a 100% Fee-For-Service model, with $980,000 in collections and SDE over $320,000. Serving 1,850 active patients.

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7 brand new, unused operatory bench chairs (Zelko benches with storage) with attached Belmont Clesta LED light available for purchase.

Opportunity for full time in future. Ideal position for either experienced practitioner or recent grad that wants to practice advanced dentistry. Owner doctor willing to mentor implantology, periodontal grafting and laser dentistry. Must be motivated to learn skills beyond basic dentistry. Percent of production or flat rate per day. Willing to negotiate competitive pay. Tukwila Washington (15 minutes from Seattle).

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.

The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting in a hybrid format on Friday, April 26 at 10:00 AM.

A group of dentists is asking a judge to certify their case against Delta Dental as a class action lawsuit, alleging the company suppressed reimbursement rates.