Amanda Peterson is the Digital Communications Manager for the WDA.
Fifty-four percent of adults living with a disability use the internet. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all websites are required to meet accessibility standards. Microsoft Corporation defines accessible technology as, “…technology that enables individuals to adjust their user experience to meet their unique visual, hearing, dexterity, cognitive and speech needs.” Accessibility refers to… Continue Reading Accessibility important for all websites
Recruitment Tips Tell the story about why you’re a member. The American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association and your local dental society provides lots of value to you. Why did you join and continue to renew your membership? Provide examples. A positive testimonial can be one of the strongest tools when recruiting new members. Focus… Continue Reading 6 tips for recruiting nonmembers
Member spotlight: Dr. Jim Kreutzer of Kenosha How did you become interested in dentistry? I was always focused on dentistry. I majored in pre-dentistry in college and had no real desire to be a physician. I chose dentistry as a means to give care to people. I was a lieutenant in the Navy and attended… Continue Reading Film-producing endodontist
The Wisconsin Dental Association and the WDA Foundation are looking for dentists and dental hygienists to help move their profession forward as members of committees and boards. The WDA Communications Committee has volunteer openings for dentist representatives from Northeast Region 2 and Southwest Region 5. This committee oversees all public awareness efforts, including the Own… Continue Reading Volunteer and connect with your association
Looking to post the Wisconsin Dental Association Own Your Smile TV spots on your website and help spread the message of this oral health literacy and public awareness campaign? All WDA YouTube videos can be embedded on members’ dental practice websites or shared on practices’ social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Simply visit the WDA… Continue Reading Embed and share WDA videos
You spent your whole life building a successful practice. After all the trial and error and countless hours -you’ve made it! You can see the finish line. Now what? One thing we all get really good at is getting into a rhythm of running our businesses and practices. We focus on setting and achieving goals… Continue Reading 5 things to consider when you’re ready to retire
