It has been a well-known, long-time issue in the dental treatment and billing world that there has been a great need for a code to bridge the gap between patients who only need a regular prophylaxis and those who are not quite to the scaling and root planing stage of treatment yet. Since providers must… Continue Reading New 2017 code to bridge prophylaxis, scaling and root planing gap
WOHC will be hosting meetings throughout Wisconsin to identify assets and barriers to oral health care in each of five public health regions. The purpose is to foster collaborative relationships in local communities, share best practices, identify strategies and discuss a variety of workforce models in place across the country. Meetings will be held: Northeastern… Continue Reading Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition to host five regional meetings across Wisconsin
The following course fulfills the Occupational Safety and Health Administration bloodborne pathogen standard, new chemical hazard communication standard and meets the infection control continuing education requirements (three CE credits) needed for Wisconsin dentist and dental hygienist licensure. Sponsor: Dental Express Staffing, LLC Speaker: Nan Dreves, RDH, MBA and president of Professional Health Horizons Location: Dental Clinic of… Continue Reading OSHA training for dental offices – “The OSHA Show”
The WDA Foundation offers two charitable programs that allow you to volunteer either in your own office or with others at a community event. What does that mean to you as a member? If you prefer to provide charitable care in the comfort of your own office there’s the Donated Dental Services program. The DDS… Continue Reading Did you know?
Staff members who answer the telephone are a valuable asset to any dental practice. They serve as the “front line” of communication and make an important first impression on behalf of the practice and its doctors. They may also be the first to identify a patient who has an urgent or emergent condition — one… Continue Reading Who’s answering the phone? Why telephone polices are important
In a disaster, all focus is on getting your business back up and running. Whether the disaster is natural or manmade, it’s all about continuing daily operations and avoiding costly downtime. This means that planning ahead is key to disaster recovery success. Here is a list of some disaster recovery plan “to do’s”: Build the… Continue Reading If disaster strikes, are you prepared?
Anchor when you have alternatives When you have other options (such as staying with your current employer), state your desired number before the employer does during negotiations. Most offers come within a small percentage of the first number given due to the anchoring bias. Time it right If the employer asks for your salary expectations… Continue Reading 6 essential tips for better salary negotiations
Each year, the WDA Foundation awards individual grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit programs and clinics with a focus on helping Wisconsin residents improve their oral health. Your foundation has distributed nearly $650,000 to large and small oral health projects across the state during the past 16 years. We want to introduce our foundation… Continue Reading Help your favorite nonprofit oral health program secure a 2017 WDAF grant
There is a lot of misinformation floating around regarding Wisconsin Dental Association’s new professional liability program. I can assure you that every effort was made to match or enhance the coverage you had in place prior to WDA endorsing Medical Protective for your professional liability and West Bend Mutual for your property and/or contents. Recently,… Continue Reading Is your tail covered?