The WDA Foundation depends on your investment!

Soon you will receive your annual invitation to renew your membership in organized dentistry for 2017. As a Wisconsin Dental Association member, you receive many benefits, including advocacy, member communications, continuing education, consumer and patient awareness, practice management resources and networking and volunteer opportunities. The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is another membership benefit. The WDA… Continue Reading The WDA Foundation depends on your investment!

Submit 2016 Wisconsin Medicaid EHR incentive program application by March 31

The Wisconsin Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) incentive program is now accepting Program Year 2016 applications for the adoption, implementation  and upgrade of certified EHR technology (CEHRT).  Meaningful use applications will be accepted at a later date. For more information, visit the Program Year 2016 ForwardHealth Updates for eligible professionals. Wisconsin dentists across the state… Continue Reading Submit 2016 Wisconsin Medicaid EHR incentive program application by March 31

Four questions to ask before creating a new website

Creating a new website is a great step forward for your practice, but sometimes it can feel like pulling teeth. Now, I know as a dentist that sounds like oodles of fun, however for the rest of us this is a euphemism for a potentially dreadful experience. With so many marketing and web design agencies… Continue Reading Four questions to ask before creating a new website

CHECKLIST: What is your procedure for informed consent?

Informed consent is a pillar of patient engagement and patient-centered care. It helps patients gain a full understanding of the benefits and risks of proposed procedures and treatments, thus allowing them to make informed decisions regarding care. Physicians, dentists and other health care professionals should engage in thorough informed consent discussions with patients as part… Continue Reading CHECKLIST: What is your procedure for informed consent?

Year-end tax planning is opportunity to secure, protect data

Every year at this time, dental professionals have discussions with their accountants and/or business partners about what they might invest in prior to year-end to limit their tax liability. These investments typically range from better diagnostic tools (e.g., digital pans, IO cameras, sensors, 3D imaging) to better hardware (e.g., servers, computers). While these are still… Continue Reading Year-end tax planning is opportunity to secure, protect data

Taking stock 2+ years after south central WDA components merge

*Download WDAJ-Now app Issue 3 to read full story Dane County Dental Society and Green County Dental Society officially merged to become the Greater Dane Den­tal Society on Jan. 1, 2014. The merger took place after more than a year of discussions with leadership and members of both societies. As part of the merger agreement,… Continue Reading Taking stock 2+ years after south central WDA components merge