Updates to copying fees for patient records

Can you charge a patient to copy their dental record? Yes, you can but you must do so in accordance to statute 146.83(3f)(c)2. The schedule of health care provider records fees is updated annually and must be followed when a request for copies is made. As always, you own the dental record and should never… Continue Reading Updates to copying fees for patient records

Financing Your Practice: Five Key Elements of a Business Plan

BMO Harris Bank is here to help you take your finances further. No matter what your practice goals are, this guide can assist you in successfully building your own business plan. Writing a well-thought-out business plan is an important early step in planning for a successful dental practice. Whether you’re acquiring an existing practice, expanding… Continue Reading Financing Your Practice: Five Key Elements of a Business Plan

“Virtual” Star of the North launches today

Has the COVID pandemic affected your ability to earn CE credits? We have taken the Minnesota Dental Association 2020 Star of the North Meeting and gone virtual!  We have great options for every dental professional, all at an affordable price and made convenient for your schedule. Attendees can view on-demand presentations starting July 30 through… Continue Reading “Virtual” Star of the North launches today

Best Practices for Paid Advertising during the COVID Crisis

As widespread safety measures are put in place to support citizen health and slow infection rates due to COVID-19, the online world is experiencing an unprecedented change in behavior.  For instance, overall internet traffic has risen by 31% in the last month, making the management of your online presence more critical than ever to ensuring… Continue Reading Best Practices for Paid Advertising during the COVID Crisis

Going contactless for payments

As dental offices adjust to COVID-19 realities, one area to minimize physical contact with patients is in the payment process. Use what you have Did you know that most credit card terminals that accept EMV chip cards also accept Contactless payments? Contactless cards and smartphone digital wallets (ie., ApplePay) are an option that most practices… Continue Reading Going contactless for payments

Update: 2020 Dental Risk Management Seminar

Professional Insurance Programs feels strongly that the safety of our attendees, staff and speakers must come first. Therefore, we made the decision to change the format of our Dental Risk Management Seminar and HIPAA Course to a live webinar. The events will still take place on September 25, with the dental seminar beginning at 8… Continue Reading Update: 2020 Dental Risk Management Seminar

Call for WDA component delegation members

As of today’s date, all avenues are open for the WDA House to be held in-person.  We are working with the hotel to assure social distancing and hotel sanitizing meet recommended standards and we’re keeping an eye on the virus’s status.  The annual business of the Association needs to done so, if need be, we… Continue Reading Call for WDA component delegation members

Dental Design Trends: Creating a Positive First Impression

Dental office design spans far and wide in today’s world, perhaps due to the fact that each office and doctor is able to personalize their space to reflect their practice, and their brand. They say that in the first seven seconds of meeting someone a first impression is established, and in the first 10, a… Continue Reading Dental Design Trends: Creating a Positive First Impression

Applications for the WDA Foundation Grant Program are currently being accepted

If you volunteer at a local nonprofit dental clinic or are involved with a charitable oral health program, don’t miss your chance to help in another important way. Introduce the program manager to the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Annual Grant Program. Each year the WDA Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit dental organizations and provides… Continue Reading Applications for the WDA Foundation Grant Program are currently being accepted