Member spotlight: Dr. Jay Banez (Delavan, Whitewater)

Chair, WDA Communications Committee (Committee member since 2018) 1. You are starting your first year as Chair of the WDA Communications Committee. What are you most looking forward to in this new role? It’s an honor to represent my peers and colleagues and serve in the capacity as Chair of the Communications Committee. I most… Continue Reading Member spotlight: Dr. Jay Banez (Delavan, Whitewater)

Green Dentistry: Madison practices find multifaceted value in sustainability

Dr. Benjamin Farrow, owner of Monroe Street Family Dental in Madison, says his practice has a “big picture” mentality. “We understand how important dental health is to whole body health and believe that preventative care is more than just flossing and brushing,” he said. “We believe that what’s good and healthy for the individual is… Continue Reading Green Dentistry: Madison practices find multifaceted value in sustainability

Editorial Advisory Board member spotlight: Carrey Spencer, RDH, BSDH (Oconomowoc)

Editorial Advisory Board member since November 2020 Who/what has inspired you in your career? I have been a dental hygienist for over 23 years. My sister-in-law introduced me to dental hygiene and I have never looked back. I cannot imagine doing anything else. A volunteer experience at the Tri-County Dental Clinic changed my path. It… Continue Reading Editorial Advisory Board member spotlight: Carrey Spencer, RDH, BSDH (Oconomowoc)

Protecting your business from the loss of a key person

Charles de Gaulle once remarked, “The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” While we know that life goes on regardless of the loss of any “indispensable” person, for a small business, the loss of a key person is not only a human tragedy, it can also represent the potential for significant financial loss.1 Though business… Continue Reading Protecting your business from the loss of a key person