October 12 deadline – Amalgam Separator Mandate for submitting One-Time Compliance Report required by federal rule

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created a new rule for Dental Offices, regulating amalgam wastewater discharges from those offices to municipal sanitary sewers. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is implementing and enforcing this federal rule until a state administrative code is developed and in place. This new rule contains requirements regarding the installation, operation… Continue Reading October 12 deadline – Amalgam Separator Mandate for submitting One-Time Compliance Report required by federal rule

Minimizing the Impact of Scheduling Gaps

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The recent webinar Business Forward Strategies for Dental Practices presented by SVA covered several important dental-specific topics. One pertinent topic to what’s happening currently in practices is how busy is your practice right now. Most dental offices were severely disrupted this spring due to COVID-19. Many practices were forced to close for at least part… Continue Reading Minimizing the Impact of Scheduling Gaps

OVERCOMING DENTAL ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC: 5 STRESS-REDUCING TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT

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WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The American Dental Association reports that fear of the dentist is one of the top reasons Americans skip routine oral health appointments, especially in this era of COVID-19. But Wisconsin’s dentists warn that the true threat to your health can come from putting off routine cleanings and dental exams. Continue Reading OVERCOMING DENTAL ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC: 5 STRESS-REDUCING TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT

WDA’s new Multiple Employer 401(k) program: Help provide for your team’s financial future

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In order to support the financial futures you and your employees deserve, the Wisconsin Dental Association has collaborated with Transamerica to offer a Multiple Employer 401(k) program. Adoption into the program will allow you to take advantage of a superior retirement plan solution for your practice that is an excellent employee recruiting and retention tool.… Continue Reading WDA’s new Multiple Employer 401(k) program: Help provide for your team’s financial future

Local dental societies integral in association since 1907

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In a 1927 article written for the Wisconsin Dental Review by Dr. W. I. McFarlane, he stressed the importance of organized dentistry.  Dr. McFarlane explains, “The component society is the source from which the State Society receives its life and strength. Cooperation between the component societies is this sustaining force that keeps the breath of… Continue Reading Local dental societies integral in association since 1907

Introducing WDA BizTalks Webinar Series

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                The WDA BizTalks webinar series are short virtual, free CE webinars focusing on business, practice management and practice transition topics. Please Note: registration links may have changed, please confirm your registration if you previously registered.    Upcoming events: Business Forward Strategies for Dental Practices: A WDA BizTalks webinar with SVA Dental Services (1 CE) Wednesday,… Continue Reading Introducing WDA BizTalks Webinar Series

Cybersecurity Part 4: Viruses and Malware

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Corporate networks in companies of all sizes are under siege by a growing number of increasingly sophisticated attacks from cyber criminals across the world. These attacks can happen at any time, both to your business or to you personally on your own private networks. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks as… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Part 4: Viruses and Malware

Code changes: Have you bought your CDT 2021 yet?

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Another year, and another CDT 2021. The CDT 2021 is the dental office reference manual that the ADA publishes on an annual basis. This manual contains all the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code) which is the national terminology for reporting dental services on claims submitted to insurance companies. For 2021, there are… Continue Reading Code changes: Have you bought your CDT 2021 yet?

The WDA Foundation congratulates its 2020 scholarship recipients

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The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has consistently focused on supporting the needs of the dental community. By dental community, we mean not only practicing dentists, but also retired professionals and students who are studying to ensure that quality dental care will be available for future generations. A significant part of that focus has been to… Continue Reading The WDA Foundation congratulates its 2020 scholarship recipients