By now, all Delta member dentists should have received their proxy ballot in the mail to vote on proposed amendments to the WDS Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation by the Delta annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 13.

WSDA recommends that you vote to approve all amendments.

These amendments are being proposed as part of the settlement between WSDA and Delta — announced last month — to address the underlying concerns that brought WSDA and Drs. Bradshaw, Irwin and Russell to file a lawsuit against Delta in January 2019. If approved, the settlement will mark a transformational victory for patients and dentists.

Assign Your Proxy & Vote Online

This year, you can assign your proxy and vote online. To assign your proxy online, visit www.cesvote.com and use your Voting Control Number (find this number on the proxy ballot you received in the mail and in future email communications from Delta’s third-party voting service). We suggest you assign your proxy and vote online no later than Thursday, Nov. 12.

Instructions to Approve Proposed Amendments

Step 1: Check a box to assign your proxy to one of the three individuals listed below (all are committed to supporting the proposed amendments).

Step 2: Check the box FOR the election of Dr. Eve M. Rutherford, DDS.

Step 3: Check the box FOR APPROVAL of the proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.

Step 4: Check the box FOR APPROVAL of the proposed amendments to the Bylaws.

Please direct questions regarding WSDA’s recommendations to WSDA Executive Director Bracken Killpack at bracken@wsda.org.

Issues regarding proxies should be directed to Delta at ProviderEngagement@DeltaDentalWA.com.

Want to Learn More?

Virtual Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Delta

​Thursday, Oct. 8
12:30 - 1:30 PM

Speakers:

• Dr. Eve Rutherford, Member Director, Delta Dental of Washington
• Dr. Dennis Bradshaw, President, Washington State Dental Association
• Mark Mitchke, President and CEO, Delta Dental of Washington
• Cindy Snyder, VP Network Strategy, Delta Dental of Washington
• Bracken Killpack, Executive Director, Washington State Dental Association

The meeting will provide an overview of negotiations, review the significant proposed Bylaws changes and review key elements of the Memorandum of Understanding. Please submit your questions in advance to Delta at ProviderEngagement@DeltaDentalWA.com.