Who We Are and What We Do
The mission of the Spokane District Dental Society shall be to encourage the improvement of the health of the public and to promote the art & science of dentistry.
SDDS offers comprehensive support to its members at national, state, and local levels. We are dedicated to promoting excellence in dental care and furthering the dental profession. Our organization unites dental professionals of all specialties, such as dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants, to encourage collaboration, education, and advocacy.
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SDDS SKI and CE Event
March 8th 9:00-AM - 1:00 PM
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, ID
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Bill would set transparency standards for dental insurance plans
The National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL, provided a final stamp of approval for model legislation addressing a dental loss ratio. NCOIL’s Executive Committee approved on April 14 a slate of models adopted previously by various subcommittees; this included the DLR model, which sets transparency standards for dental coverage and ensures that patients with dental insurance get more value out of their dental plans. Read the full article.