Test your WDA knowledge and be entered to win an Amazon gift card

Since January, the WDA has published many different historical anniversary stories in the WDA Journal (and commemorative Journal issue in May), social media, WDA Insider members-only blog and WDA.org website. Use what you’ve learned about our 150 year (oral) history, take this historical trivia quiz and be entered to win one of three $75 Amazon… Continue Reading Test your WDA knowledge and be entered to win an Amazon gift card

Local dental societies integral in association since 1907

In a 1927 article written for the Wisconsin Dental Review by Dr. W. I. McFarlane, he stressed the importance of organized dentistry.  Dr. McFarlane explains, “The component society is the source from which the State Society receives its life and strength. Cooperation between the component societies is this sustaining force that keeps the breath of… Continue Reading Local dental societies integral in association since 1907

Component/member tools at your fingertips

While I can help with component meeting invitations, collecting RSVPs, and other communications, there are many other support materials available on WDA.org for your component and its business. The Local Dental Societies page is host to many tools you need to operate, manage and lead a component effectively. Best of all, this members-only information is available… Continue Reading Component/member tools at your fingertips

Taking stock 2+ years after south central WDA components merge

*Download WDAJ-Now app Issue 3 to read full story Dane County Dental Society and Green County Dental Society officially merged to become the Greater Dane Den­tal Society on Jan. 1, 2014. The merger took place after more than a year of discussions with leadership and members of both societies. As part of the merger agreement,… Continue Reading Taking stock 2+ years after south central WDA components merge

Congratulations to 2016 Pyramid of Pride Award winners

Dr. Gene Shoemaker, a general dentist practicing in Waukesha, has been selected to receive the Wisconsin Dental Association’s highest honor – the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. A WDA past-president, Dr. Shoemaker has shown continued commitment to the dental profession, his practice and his community. Other 2016 Pyramid of Pride recipients include: Community Outreach Award Dr.… Continue Reading Congratulations to 2016 Pyramid of Pride Award winners