Cybersecurity has been a game of cat and mouse for years. The goal 15 years ago was to stay a step ahead of the “bad guys,” but then the tide changed. The new goal was to try to be as responsive as possible to the changing landscape of threats and newly uncovered weaknesses. The realization… Continue Reading Treat cybersecurity like your reputation depends on it— because it does
The Wisconsin Dental Association and Marquette University School of Dentistry share a long history of partnership. In 1968, Marquette University School of Dentistry collaborated with the WDA formerly known as Wisconsin Dental Society, the state dental health insurance program and Milwaukee Children’s Hospital to establish a new program to train dental students to care for… Continue Reading Special needs dentistry needs your help
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 5: Social Media
WEST ALLIS, WIS. – Dr. Paula Crum, a resident of Green Bay, was sworn in as president of the 3,100-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 150th House of Delegates, which was held virtually Nov. 13 and 14. Dr. Crum is a periodontist at Green Bay Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, where she practices with her son, Dr. Phillip Crum. She has served the Green Bay area for over 30 years. Continue Reading State dental association swears in Green Bay periodontist Dr. Paula Crum as president
Understanding how to use key industry metrics to evaluate your practice is essential to driving your strategy and achieving your operational and financial goals. When you can see how your procedure mix, billing practices, new patient recruitment and fee structure stack up to your competitors, you can accurately assess how your practice is doing and… Continue Reading Baker Tilly Dental Survey now open!
Cyber Monday is almost here and if you are like thousands of people, you’ll be heading over to Amazon to take advantage of the bargains. What would you say if I told you that your holiday purchases – and any Amazon purchase at any time of the year – could support the programs of the… Continue Reading Your Cyber Monday shopping can support the WDA Foundation!
Wisconsin Dental Association dentists interested in representing their 9th District Wisconsin and Michigan colleagues on the American Dental Association Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (previously CAPIR) should submit their curriculum vitae by Jan. 15, 2021. The WDA Board of Trustees will review CVs at its February meeting and then forward names of potential… Continue Reading Opportunity to serve on ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (previously CAPIR)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which administers loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA). Many dental practices received these PPP loans, and there’s much to consider regarding debt forgiveness. PPP loan forgiveness qualifications Let’s start with the basics: at the end of the covered period,… Continue Reading How dental practices should approach PPP loan forgiveness
What is silver diamine fluoride (SDF)? SDF is an antimicrobial liquid that is able to treat cavities in a non-invasive, fast, affordable, and painless manner. FDA cleared in August of 2014, SDF became commercially available to dental professionals in April of 2015 as Advantage Arrest by Elevate Oral Care. Compared to a traditional filling that… Continue Reading Silver Diamine Fluoride: A revolutionary treatment option for the management of tooth decay