Dental insurance is arguably one of the biggest pain points for most dentists, their dental team members, and for the patients they serve. Consequently, the ADA and state dental societies have been trying to gain traction on this issue for a number of years with laws in various states that require dental plans to report… Continue Reading Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
Fall is in the air and the days are getting shorter. While you enjoy the fall activities, don’t forget to prepare your home for cold weather. Check your home for leaks in your window seals or roof. If your home’s eaves have stains, that can indicate a leak. If you find any stains, call a… Continue Reading Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Fall Weather
The Wisconsin Dental Association has endorsed Stynt, a dental staffing technology company, to help members recruit hygienists, assistants, office managers and front-desk personnel for short- and long-term vacancies. The company has developed a mobile application that combines algorithms and artificial intelligence-assisted scheduling capabilities to facilitate instant matching between dental team members seeking jobs and open… Continue Reading WDA endorses Stynt as dental staffing solution
On September 23, 2022, the CDC updated its Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and revised the recommendations on use of source control/masks in healthcare settings. To best comply with the updated guidance, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the criteria used… Continue Reading Updated CDC guidance for healthcare facilities: What are the key changes regarding source control/masking?
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has consistently focused on supporting the needs of the dental community. By dental community, we mean not only practicing dentists, but also retired professionals and students who are studying to ensure that quality dental care will be available for future generations. A significant part of that focus has been to… Continue Reading The WDA Foundation congratulates its 2022 scholarship recipients
Harassment is a significant risk to organizations. It is necessary to commit to prevention strategies that focus on improving the culture of the workplace and avoiding legal liability and negative public attention. The following are basic principles proven effective in preventing and addressing harassment. Leadership and accountability The foundation of a successful harassment prevention strategy… Continue Reading Best practices: Harassment prevention strategy
Buying life insurance may not be an easy decision to make. However, it is a crucial step to protect your loved ones and plan for your financial future. The better you understand it, the more informed your decision will be when you purchase a policy. The following are six myths debunked about life insurance. Life… Continue Reading Life insurance myths debunked
Be their reason to smile! Did you know 7 out of 10 people enrolled in Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus did not see a dentist in 2021? As of June 22, the Wisconsin Medicaid member enrollment was at 1,558,106, which translates into approximately 25% of the total population of Wisconsin requiring Medicaid services. By becoming a… Continue Reading Become a Medicaid provider and help Wisconsin residents
Earn CE credits throughout fall 2022 by registering for the following events: Sept. 19 Webinar: Collaborative Healthcare for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities 2 CE credits Register now Sept. 25 Webinar: Cone Beam CT: Technical Aspects to Get the Most Out of it in the Clinics 1.5 CE credits Register now Sept. 23 Dental Entrepreneur Program… Continue Reading Upcoming fall CE courses
Growing up in a small town in western North Dakota, Dr. Matt Charging found working as a dentist in a rural area to be a natural fit. Since graduating from dental school at the University of Minnesota in 2015, Dr. Charging has been serving as an Indian Health Service (IHS) dentist at the Menominee Tribal… Continue Reading Finding opportunity and fulfillment in rural and tribal dentistry