Wisconsin Dental Association gives tips on oral health-related gifts this holiday season

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WEST ALLIS, WIS. –  Toothbrushes and toothpaste can be fun and functional stocking stuffers this time of year, but the Wisconsin Dental Association is urging consumers to use caution when purchasing dental products for their families or themselves. In recent years, social media and television advertising has led to the hype of certain dental products, direct to consumer (DTC) services, and “do it yourself” dental fads that may not be the best for our oral health. Continue Reading Wisconsin Dental Association gives tips on oral health-related gifts this holiday season

The importance of immediately documenting performance problems

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The importance of documenting performance problems as they occur cannot be overstated. Although this requires meeting with the employee and discussing the issue, which will almost certainly be uncomfortable, it’s your best defense to a wrongful termination claim should the employee feel litigious after termination. Too many employers rely on the concept of employment at-will… Continue Reading The importance of immediately documenting performance problems

WDA recognizes seven for contributions to organized dentistry and public oral health

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WEST ALLIS, Wis. – Dr. William K. Lobb, orthodontist, professor and dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry (MUSoD), is the recipient of the 2021 Wisconsin Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his continuous work to make MUSoD one of the leading dental schools in our country. Continue Reading WDA recognizes seven for contributions to organized dentistry and public oral health

What potential capital gains changes mean for your practice sale: 4 scenarios

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The proposed spending bill currently making its way through legislation brings with it some big changes to capital gains tax rates. What does this bill mean for dental practice owners looking to sell? For nearly the past decade, the top tax rate on capital gains has remained steady at 20%; however, the proposed $3.5 trillion… Continue Reading What potential capital gains changes mean for your practice sale: 4 scenarios

State dental association swears in pediatric dentist from New Berlin Dr. Cliff Hartmann as president

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WEST ALLIS, WIS. – Dr. Cliff Hartmann, a pediatric dentist in New Berlin, was sworn in as president of the 3,100-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 151st House of Delegates, which was held in Brookfield on Nov. 12 and 13. Dr. Hartmann will serve as president until November 2022. Continue Reading State dental association swears in pediatric dentist from New Berlin Dr. Cliff Hartmann as president

You don’t know what you don’t know: Through the eyes of a tech provider

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A core component of our mission at Professional Insurance Programs is to continue to share information and experiences relevant to the dental community, whether in person or virtually. That’s why we teamed up with N-Tech Consulting to put together an informative webinar to help answer the cyber security questions we have received from many of… Continue Reading You don’t know what you don’t know: Through the eyes of a tech provider