DEB issues guidelines for prescribing controlled substances

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The Dentistry Examining Board issued long-expected guidelines for dentists who prescribe controlled substances. In combination with the mandatory Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, these guidelines aim to encourage prescribers to avoid opioids for their patients unless absolutely necessary and to ensure that patients have all the information they need. While not binding, these guidelines are best… Continue Reading DEB issues guidelines for prescribing controlled substances

“Houston, we have an access problem!”

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Wisconsin is not alone.  Like many states, Wisconsin has an ample supply of dentists but those providers are not necessarily distributed to all corners of the state. The Wisconsin Dental Association believes all residents who have the need and want to obtain care should have access to a dentist. Unfortunately, some of our most vulnerable… Continue Reading “Houston, we have an access problem!”

Exam glove prices increasing soon

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By Cindy Hoogasian Director, Association Gloves & Supplies Due to significant cost increases for natural rubber latex and nitrile butadine rubber since last September, the price of examination gloves may increase in the coming months. One manufacturer, Microflex, already has announced wholesale price increases for latex dental exam gloves as of May 1, and has… Continue Reading Exam glove prices increasing soon

Records retention requirements for Wisconsin dentists

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Wisconsin dental regulations require a dentist to keep patient records for 10 years from the date of the patient’s last office visit. The dentist must maintain the patient’s complete dental record, which may include treatment notes, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, X-rays, photographs, diagnostic models, laboratory reports, laboratory prescriptions, drug prescriptions, insurance claim forms, billing records and… Continue Reading Records retention requirements for Wisconsin dentists

Three CWDS dentists: All welcome to Christensen CE/Big Easy event!

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The Central Wisconsin Dental Society and Wisconsin Dental Association are co-hosting a new continuing education and professional networking event scheduled for Nov. 2, 2017 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wis. Dr. Gordon Christensen will present “New Aspects of Dentistry – 2017” for 5.5 clinical CE credits. The CE program will… Continue Reading Three CWDS dentists: All welcome to Christensen CE/Big Easy event!

5 tips to give your dental practice website search engine optimization success

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 As marketers, we often get asked about the mysterious tactics of search engine optimization. While SEO is certainly more of a chess game than other marketing tactics, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. Use the following techniques to set your practice website up for success and provide a great launch point… Continue Reading 5 tips to give your dental practice website search engine optimization success

Free ‘ADA EFT Payments – Exploding the Myth’ webinar

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When a dental benefits plan informs you that you must accept an electronic funds transfer or EFT payment instead of a paper check, do you have to accept the EFT payment? Find out the answer to this question and more during a free American Dental Association webinar on May 11 from noon – 1 p.m.… Continue Reading Free ‘ADA EFT Payments – Exploding the Myth’ webinar

Getting Homeland Security’s attention

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Dr. Gene Shoemaker (Waukesha) didn’t realize counterfeit software was a huge issue until two Homeland Security agents showed up at his dental office. Luckily, he and his partner Dr. Kate Gilson (Waukesha) weren’t in trouble, but HS was investigating four instances of purchasing counterfeit software on systems registered to the Shoemaker & Gilson Family Dentistry… Continue Reading Getting Homeland Security’s attention