Welcome to 2017 and the newest edition of the WDAJ-Now app! When our children were young, my wife and I would try to teach them not to interrupt, but if they needed to they should say “Excuse me.” Somewhere along the line, our son began to regularly add the intensifier “I’ve got something important to… Continue Reading Excuse me, I’ve got something important to say!
Most of us are familiar with the eco-friendly mantra “reduce, reuse, recycle” as a reminder to be responsible about our resources. Lately, an additional R word has gained some traction – repurpose. It is defined as finding a new use for something other than its original purpose. So as the WDA communications team continues to… Continue Reading The 4th R
All of your hard work is greatly appreciated. I realize that you have faithfully delivered the paper equivalent of a small forest to my dental office over the years, and I want you to know that I try to complete the circle of life by putting them all in the recycling bin. I truly believe… Continue Reading An open apology to our United States Postal Service carriers
On Oct. 1, 2016, the Dentistry Examining Board’s rules regarding mobile dentistry in Wisconsin will go into effect. Following is some general information regarding the new rules. For complete information, visit http://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Board%20Services/Rulemaking/DE_10_%20AO.pdf. “Mobile dentistry” is defined as a program delivering dental or dental hygiene care in one of the following ways: Using portable equipment or… Continue Reading DEB sets mobile dentistry rules
“That tooth is more of a threat to her and her baby than anything you will ever do.” This was the advice given to me a number of years ago by a friend who also happened to be my emergency patient’s obstetrician. Our mutual patient was three days overdue and suffering from an acute abscess… Continue Reading Pregnancy is NOT a contagious disease!
“She lives at the North Pole, right next to Santa.” That was just the beginning of the story a junior kindergartener shared with me during this past Give Kids A Smile® Day, when I asked her class what they knew about the tooth fairy. “She uses the teeth to make necklaces and bracelets,” the girl… Continue Reading Santa’s Neighbor
I know you. You are committed to the dental profession. You are very likely someone who has regularly volunteered, even a leader in civic organizations or where you worship. I am certain you are a part of the community you serve. You are part of the proverbial choir to which I preach. I can say… Continue Reading Beyond the choir
When I was discussing with my family the invitation to consider becoming the next Editor of the WDA Journal, my daughter said “Really? You can’t even type without looking at the keyboard!” My response was “I’m a dentist, not a writer. I would never cut a crown prep while looking at an x-ray, so why would I type and look away from the keyboard?” That’s how my journey began. Continue Reading Notes from an Accidental Editor
Most of us are familiar with the eco-friendly mantra, “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” as a reminder to be responsible about our resources. Lately, an additional “R” word has gained some traction – repurpose. It is defined as finding a new use for something other than its original purpose. So, as the Wisconsin Dental Association communications team… Continue Reading The fourth “R”