A sound infection control program is an essential part of any dental practice. Through active commitment to infection prevention, dentists can protect the health of their patients and employees and reduce the chances of generating or losing an infection-related professional liability lawsuit. Follow this handy checklist to see if your practice is in compliance. For… Continue Reading Infection control in the dental office
UPS, the shipping company endorsed by the Wisconsin Dental Association,announced in February that WDA members who are enrolled in its shipping program can receive increased savings. Through UPS, WDA members can enroll in the program to receive new lower flat rate pricing with savings of: 45 percent on domestic next day/deferred shipping costs 25 percent… Continue Reading UPS offers members flat rate pricing, shipping cost savings
With all the requirements and changes that HIPAA regulations demand of a typical dental office, it makes sense to review three important requirements that could be easily overlooked. First – Everyone knows a dental office must provide a new patient with a copy of their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. This notice must also be… Continue Reading Three important HIPAA 101 reminders
It was a good day all around. You saw a full schedule of patients, including several oral exams, some fillings and a couple of extractions. There were a few new patients and others who you’ve treated for many years. You head home, looking forward to a quiet evening with your spouse and children. But that… Continue Reading You never imagined it could happen to you
Bad investments are everywhere. Nine-unit bridges. Dental therapy programs. Wiring money to Nigerian princes. Investment decisions require an understanding of “return on investment.” What can be gained (or lost) relative to the amount of money invested? Dentists and patients have return on investment (ROI) conversations every day when discussing treatment options. I know my patients appreciate a doctor who’s mindful… Continue Reading WDA means ROI
Today, the Wisconsin Dental Association unveils another terrific addition to our suite of members-only benefits – WDA Equipment Solutions, a new endorsed program designed to leverage the association’s collective buying power to give members the best prices on quality, brand-name equipment. Powered by Wisconsin-based Preferred Dental Services – a name many WDA members know well… Continue Reading WDA Equipment Solutions is open for business!
Late in 2018, Wisconsin enacted a pass-through entity tax allowing pass-through entities to elect to be taxed at the entity level instead of flowing through their income to their owners. The new tax is an annual election made when filing a partnership or S corporation return. The consent of partners or shareholders owning more than… Continue Reading Wisconsin pass-through entity tax
WDA Supply Source – which offers WDA members exclusive discount pricing and free shipping on more than 65,000 brand-name dental supplies, including 3M – is celebrating its first anniversary with a fun spring promotion encouraging new users to give the money-saving program a try. From March 4 to May 31, any first-time user who submits… Continue Reading WDA Supply Source celebrates first year with extra discount and Target gift cards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2019 – Dr. Patrick Tepe, a practicing dentist in Verona and president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today released the following statement regarding the oral health initiative included in Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposal: Continue Reading Governor’s Oral Health Proposals A Mixed Bag