The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, included a credit opportunity that might allow some businesses the ability to claim a per employee credit of up to $5,000 in 2020 and $14,000 in 2021. With that said, there are some details that need to be shared to assist your business… Continue Reading Employee Retention Credit – You Could Be Leaving Money on the Table
The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a practicing periodontist in Green Bay, regarding the oral health initiatives included in Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposal: “The Wisconsin Dental Association and its 3,100 members throughout the Badger State want to thank Gov. Evers for including a variety… Continue Reading WDA Reacts to Evers Budget, Looks Forward to Working with Legislature
With options for in-person CE courses limited during the pandemic, we’ve got good news from the Marquette University School of Dentistry (MUSoD) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health. The two are offering a free, on-demand web course – “Comprehensive Training for Dentists: Dental Pain Management in the Midst of the Evolving Substance Use Disorder Epidemic” – that fulfills the two CE credits of opioid instruction required for licensure in Wisconsin.
Instructors for the webinar are Dr. Joseph Best (Waukesha), a part-time MUSoD faculty member and board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, and Wisconsin State Dental Director Dr. Russ Dunkel (Madison). The web-based course requires the viewing of multiple videos (totaling two hours), followed by an emailed test. Register now! Continue Reading Free, on-demand MUSoD web course fulfills opioid CE requirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Feb. 16, 2021- The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum (Green Bay), regarding the State Senate passing Senate Bill 13, which would allow dentists to administer certain vaccines. Continue Reading WDA praises Senate passage of SB 13; would allow dentists to administer COVID and flu vaccines
We live for life’s wondrous moments whether it’s a baby’s first step, graduation or retirement. Life Insurance helps to ensure the life you’ve built for your loved ones won’t come to a halt if something were to happen to you. It’s never too early or too late to consider all the things life insurance and… Continue Reading The 7 wonders of Life Insurance
During 2021, you will… Help dental and dental hygiene students pay for their education Provide financial support to help hundreds of children and adults achieve improved oral health Provide oral care supplies to thousands of disadvantaged Wisconsin residents Improve oral health for hundreds of low-income seniors and disabled individuals Help your fellow dentists who encounter… Continue Reading Donate Today…Plan for Tomorrow
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and a time meant to bring awareness to children, caregivers and educators about the importance of developing good oral habits at an early age. What was first observed by the ADA as a one-day event in 1949 has evolved into a monthlong celebration uniting dental professionals across… Continue Reading National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign focuses on the benefits of water consumption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 4, 2020
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – With kids, it’s best to expect the unexpected and have a plan in place – especially when it comes to their oral health. Dental problems can begin early and set the stage for a lifetime of health issues, which makes finding a “dental home” that can provide accessible, continued and family-centered care all too important for your child. Continue Reading IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START: FOUR IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A DENTAL HOME FOR YOUR CHILD
A 58-year-old female was referred to a periodontics clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of an erosive erythro- leukoplakic lesion of anterior maxillary attached gingiva (figure #1). The lesion was tender and has been present for more than few months. The patient was otherwise healthy.