Planning a career move in 2019? If you are approaching a transition in your dental career, ADA Practice Transitions can help. This new online platform – piloting in Wisconsin and Maine – matches dentists who are looking to join or purchase a practice with owners who are seeking a partner, associate and/or someone to purchase… Continue Reading New year, new career
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 about their care. Physicians, dentists and other health care professionals should engage in thorough informed consent discussions with patients as… Continue Reading Checklist: Informed Consent
I was a Legislative Day rookie in 2018, and it was more than worth the effort. Madison is a beautiful place with a free college town spirit, and it is where the machinery of the government of Wisconsin does its thing. I got the privilege of learning how it all works. First, we got our… Continue Reading You’re invited to WDA Legislative Day 2019
Professional Insurance Programs offers a sponsored client service—ThinkHR. This value-added benefit helps those involved with employee issues save time and money. ThinkHR is available upon request for clients of Professional Insurance Programs. ThinkHR Features: More than 200 online training courses that ensure compliance, reduce risk and drive employee engagement. There is also an intuitive admin… Continue Reading Human Resource Services
All Wisconsin Dental Association members and their dental teams are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast hosted by the Chicago Dental Society anytime between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 on the third floor of the McCormick Place West in the foyer of W375C during the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. The Chicago… Continue Reading Free breakfast for WDA members and staff at Midwinter
Wisconsin dental regulations require a dentist to keep patients records for at least 10 years after the patient’s last visit to the office. And in some cases, it’s recommended to keep records even longer. (As in the case of a minor – until they turn 21.) Most of the time paper-based patient records were simply… Continue Reading How to store and access patient records when you transition or retire
WDASupplySource.com is an online platform providing Wisconsin Dental Association members exclusive pricing on 65,000+ dental products and small equipment items. Over 380 member accounts have been established since its debut in February. We are not aware of even one, small (1-2 doctor) practice that has not saved money on supplies. Many accounts have saved over… Continue Reading Savings from WDA Supply Source, WDA Service Solutions and WDA Equipment Solutions will pay for your membership
WEST ALLIS, WIS., Jan. 14, 2019 – The Wisconsin Dental Association is proud to announce and welcome Brenna Sadler, APR, as the new director of membership and communications. She is responsible for growing and maintaining the association’s membership, guiding media relations and overseeing all online and print publications and communications. Continue Reading WDA welcomes new director of membership and communications
The continual pressure to stay ahead of regulatory change, manage day-to-day office operations and stay competitive in the market can be challenging. Knowing key industry metrics and how to evaluate your practice’s data is essential to driving your strategy and achieving your operational and financial goals. When it comes to setting dental service fees and… Continue Reading Make informed decisions for your practice with our 2018 dental fees and compensation survey
If you are approaching a transition in your dental career, the new ADA Practice Transitions service can help. The program will be piloted in Wisconsin and Maine beginning in spring 2019, bringing you access to the resources and guidance you need for a successful transition. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a practice,… Continue Reading ADA Practice Transitions to launch in Spring 2019