“I have completed John’s treatment. He wanted to send you a picture of the two of us showing off his new smile! John was a pleasure to treat! I absolutely adore this man! He came in today to receive his partial and brought me a dozen red roses….what a charmer. The humor and gratitude this… Continue Reading Donated Dental Services Needs Your Recommendations!
Keep your eyes on the mailbox in early December for your 2020 Wisconsin Dental Association dues statement. The WDA 150th anniversary is fast approaching but that doesn’t mean we have to operate like we did in 1870, for the first time ever the WDA sent out emailed invoices in mid-November. If you already paid your… Continue Reading 2020 WDA Membership Statements Are On The Way!
Dentistry Today reported earlier this week that 11 independent antitrust class action lawsuits are pending against various Delta Dental insurance entities, including Delta Dental of Wisconsin. The lawsuits come in the wake of Delta’s 2018 decision to reduce reimbursements to providers in Wisconsin and other states across the country. You can read more on the… Continue Reading Federal Antitrust Lawsuits Pending Against Delta Dental: What’s Next?
A complaint to the dental examining board through the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) can be a huge stressor and headache to dentists and hygienists. Our law firm assists dental providers in responding to these complaints. While there are complaints against providers that are warranted, often they are baseless, or due to non-treatment… Continue Reading The Increasing Importance of Saving Your CEs
WEST ALLIS, WIS. – Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist in Brodhead, is the recipient of the 2019 Wisconsin Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the time, energy and expertise he has contributed to organized dentistry throughout his career. Rodriguez was one of 14 awardees honored by the 3,100-member statewide professional dental organization on Nov. 8 at the annual Pyramid of Pride Awards held at The Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire. Continue Reading WDA recognizes 14 for contributions to organized dentistry and public oral health
The first question everyone asks when looking at health plans is “How much is this going to cost?” While there is no denying that premium is an important consideration, the true cost of any health plan is more complicated than just the outlay for premiums. Once you add up the potential out-of-pocket costs associated with… Continue Reading Considerations When Purchasing Health Insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- WEST ALLIS, WIS. NOV. 11, 2019 – Dr. Thomas Raimann, a resident of Milwaukee, was sworn in as president of the 3,100-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 149th House of Delegates on Nov. 8 at The Lismore Hotel in Eau Claire. Dr. Raimann is a retired general dentist following more than 30 years of private practice in Hales Corners. Continue Reading Dr. Thomas Raimann of Milwaukee sworn in as state dental association president
Most WDA members are, hopefully, aware that we keep a very close eye on the activities of the Dentistry Examining Board, the body in charge of licensing, discipline, and rulemaking for all dentists and hygienists in Wisconsin. Because the state administrative rules process is bureaucratic and slow, some of these adjustments can take years. In… Continue Reading Changes to Anesthesia Guidelines
The WDA maintains a list of temporary employment agencies throughout Wisconsin. If you are looking for someone to temporarily cover maternity leave or other temporary employment situation, use this list. If you are looking for a more permanent hire, consult the CareerForward job board: http://blog.wda.org/jobs. The list is not comprehensive and also appears in the… Continue Reading Temporary staffing resources
ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its regulations to implement a new single-sheet format for DEA Form 222, used by DEA registrants to order schedules I and II controlled substances. The rule provides for a two-year transition period, during which the existing triplicate version of the forms may continue to… Continue Reading New Single-Sheet Format for U.S. Official Order Form for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances (DEA Form 222)