FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MADISON – May 17, 2019 – Dr. Patrick Tepe, president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today released the following statement regarding JFC’s approval of the Marquette University School of Dentistry (MUSoD) Rural Scholarship program. Continue Reading Joint Finance Committee Approves Creation of Rural Dental Student Scholarship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -WEST ALLIS, May 6, 2019- Dr. Patrick Tepe, president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today released the following statement regarding the proposed Marquette University School of Dentistry Rural Track Scholarship. The program, which would provide a scholarship to MUSoD dental students who agree to practice in a rural Wisconsin dental health professional shortage area (DHPSA) for up to six years after graduation, is included as part of the Rural Wisconsin Initiative introduced as LRB 2671 by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point), Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), and 21 additional legislators. Continue Reading Rural scholarship proposal for dental students ‘a great step forward’ in helping rural Wisconsinites access oral health care
UPS, the shipping company endorsed by the Wisconsin Dental Association,announced in February that WDA members who are enrolled in its shipping program can receive increased savings. Through UPS, WDA members can enroll in the program to receive new lower flat rate pricing with savings of: 45 percent on domestic next day/deferred shipping costs 25 percent… Continue Reading UPS offers members flat rate pricing, shipping cost savings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2019 – Dr. Patrick Tepe, a practicing dentist in Verona and president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today released the following statement regarding the oral health initiative included in Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposal: Continue Reading Governor’s Oral Health Proposals A Mixed Bag
MADISON, WIS. Feb. 27, 2019 – Dr. Patrick Tepe, a general dentist practicing in Verona and president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today issued the following statement after release Wednesday of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute’s evaluation of the first year of the state’s four-county Medicaid dental pilot program: Continue Reading Medicaid Dental Pilot Demonstrates Initial Success
The Wisconsin Dental Association has named OnPay as the exclusively endorsed payroll solution for WDA members. OnPay provides a full-service payroll solution along with support via chat, email and phone. The platform integrates with accounting, timekeeping and attendance software, and was recognized as a top payroll solution by PC Magazine and Entrepreneur. With the endorsement,… Continue Reading Save time and money on payroll
WEST ALLIS, WIS., Feb. 11, 2019 – Dr. Patrick Tepe, a Verona dentist and president of the Wisconsin Dental Association, today issued the following statement in response to reports that Gov. Tony Evers plans to include several major oral health initiatives in his upcoming executive budget proposal Continue Reading State’s leading voice for oral health encourages more collaboration with Wisconsin’s dental professionals to truly increase access to care
WEST ALLIS, WIS., Jan. 14, 2019 – The Wisconsin Dental Association is proud to announce and welcome Brenna Sadler, APR, as the new director of membership and communications. She is responsible for growing and maintaining the association’s membership, guiding media relations and overseeing all online and print publications and communications. Continue Reading WDA welcomes new director of membership and communications
WEST ALLIS, WIS., Jan. 7, 2019 – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is pleased to welcome five members to its Board of Directors.
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“On Sunday, July 30, 2017, I received a call around 7 a.m. from the property manager of the office park where my Brookfield dental practice was located. She said there had been a fire in my building and I should come over. As I drove over, I thought I would probably need a fan and… Continue Reading Why I’m a WDA member