I was six years old when my grandfather had his heart attack. Hospitals were not friendly places in 1963, and children were not allowed on the patient floors. I recall dutifully waiting in the hospital lobby with a book while my mother, grandmother and my grandmother’s oldest sister visited my grandfather. Every family has at… Continue Reading The Brass Boat
For many, completing a marathon or an Ironman triathlon is a feat that may never be accomplished. For Dr. Anne Siegrist (Appleton), it’s a feat she’s accomplished 78 times. Born and raised in Appleton, Dr. Siegrist first started to take interest in running, biking and swimming during high school despite the lack of competitive opportunities… Continue Reading Run, don’t walk
The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a Green Bay periodontist, after LRB 1534-1 was released for co-sponsorship:
“On behalf of the 3,100 members of the Wisconsin Dental Association, I want to thank Sen. Mary Felzkowski and Rep. Jon Plumer for authoring LRB 1534-1, which authorizes the use of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) in Wisconsin. We are grateful for the authors’ continued passion and dedication toward addressing oral health in Wisconsin. Continue Reading WDA President Dr. Paula Crum Praises LRB 1534-1 Authorizing EFDAs, Requests Lawmakers to Co-sponsor
Healthcare providers have the right to treat the patients they wish to treat and to terminate relationships with patients for various reasons. However, providers should use caution when discharging patients from their care. Before taking action, review the patient’s record to ensure it contains adequate, objective and factual documentation that supports the decision to end… Continue Reading Checklist: Terminating a provider-patient relationship
A 38-yea-old female was referred to a dental clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of an ulcerated lesion of several days duration. The lesion was well defined, slightly tender and measured 1.00×1.00 cm (Figure #1). The lesion was located on the left hard palate and the patient could not remember any traumatic incidence. The patient… Continue Reading Case Study #200
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation today announced it will be awarding $55,350 in grants to 13 charitable oral care programs to support the dental needs of Badger-state residents. Continue Reading WDA FOUNDATION GIVES MORE THAN $55,000 IN GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORAL CARE PROGRAMS