Recently, some dental offices have run into a problem with prescriptions, because some pharmacies have stopped filling prescriptions that don’t include the doctor’s Drug Enforcement Administration number. Listing the DEA number on prescriptions is a relatively new requirement and has many dental offices wondering what they need to do for their patients. Previously, DEA numbers… Continue Reading Did you know prescribing requirements changed?
Considered one of the finest mentor programs in the United States, the WDA, MUSOD and PFA collaboration is entering its 22nd year. Each fall, practicing dentists are paired up with dental students to establish a connection that benefits both. Our Mentor Program is truly a “win-win” for both parties. Mentors share their experiences and expertise,… Continue Reading WDA, Marquette University School of Dentistry and Pierre Fauchard Academy Mentor Program gearing up for 2016-17
The 2016 WDA House of Delegates Nominating Committee met via conference call on June 8, 2016. As elected by the 2015 House, committee members are: Dr. John Onderak (Beloit), Southeast Region 4, Chair; Dr. Jeremy Hoffman (Marathon), Northwest Region 1; Dr. Martin Williams (Green Bay), Northeast Region 2; Dr. Cheska Avery-Stafford (Milwaukee), Greater Milwaukee Region… Continue Reading 2016-2017 WDA officer nominations announced
Navigating the third-party payer world can be difficult not only for patients, but for staff and dentists as well. The ADA has created a new web page on www.ada.org to help members with various dental benefits issues. Find information on topics ranging from third-party advocacy to dental plan education to trends to member support on… Continue Reading American Dental Association adds dental benefits content to ADA.org
Americans receive hundreds of emails per day. As a dedicated member of organized dentistry, you want to be informed. Implement these strategies to ensure you’re receiving all WDA emails. Add [email protected] to your address book or other wda.org emails such as [email protected], [email protected] or your component’s personalized email address from the list below to ensure… Continue Reading 4 ways to guarantee you receive WDA emails
Effective communication skills are essential for all dental professionals. Below are some strategies for improving communications and patient care in your dental practice. Provide each new patient with a written introduction to the practice. Implement a written confidentiality policy. Implement dentist-approved telephone triage, patient advice and urgent care guidelines. Routinely review and update these procedures. Establish appropriate timeframes… Continue Reading 12 strategies for improving communications, patient care in dental practices
Have you registered for the WDA Foundation State Dental Golf Classic? If not, now’s the time! The outing is set for Monday, Sept. 12 at South Hills Golf & Country Club in Fond du Lac. The event will occur rain or shine to benefit the programs of the WDA Foundation. The $195 registration fee includes… Continue Reading A great day on the golf course to help improve oral health
Most often, ForwardHealth is the payer of last resort for any covered service. This means services should be billed to commercial health insurance prior to being submitted to ForwardHealth for payment. Providers are required to indicate the appropriate other insurance indicator (OI) on dental claims and to report the outcome of any other commercial insurance… Continue Reading ForwardHealth (Medicaid) requires other insurance info on claims