Ten lords a-leaping, eight maids a-milking, four calling birds, etc. The “Twelve Days of Christmas” may offer lots of gifts, but who has room to store all that stuff? When it comes to what you really need, the WDA has you covered all year long.
- A voice in advocacy. So much better than a partridge in a pear tree! Register now for WDA’s 2020 Legislative Day, to be held Jan. 15 in Madison.
- Big savings for your practice. Get exclusive member pricing on top quality supplies, dental office equipment, service repairs and maintenance through WDA Supply Source, WDA Equipment Solutions and WDA Service Solutions.
- Timely information. Digital and print communications – including the award-winning WDA Journal, WDA.org, the annual WDA Sourcebook, the twice-weekly WDA Insider blog, periodic Hot Issues alerts and active Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn channels – help keep members up to date.
- Help in growing your career. Resources like the CareerForward Job Board, the ADA Center for Professional Success and low-rate student loan refinancing from WDA’s endorsed provider SoFi help members chart their professional path.
- Continuing education. Members can increase their personal and practice potential with the WDA Annual CE & Networking Event, special pricing for Midwest regional dental meetings, local component courses and regularly updated calendars of other CE offerings throughout the state.
- Free Madison hotline. Have questions about legislative, regulatory, dental benefits/insurance, business management and other issues? Call 888-538-8932 for free, members-only guidance.
- Personal and professional insurance geared toward dental professionals. Professional Insurance Programs offers exclusive member access and pricing for malpractice insurance, custom property insurance, worker’s comp, the WDA Association Health Plan (short/long-term disability, Section 125 plans, HSAs and free HR support), cyber insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, identity restoration, and homeowners, automobile and personal umbrella insurance.
- Dental business resources. A wide range of resources – including IT services; electronic insurance claims processing; HIPAA-compliant, secure email; paperless patient records; a multiple-employer 401(k) plan; ADA’s Third Party Payer concierge; and more – can help members establish standout practices.
- Mediation services. This free, voluntary and confidential program helps patients and member dentists resolve differences without the expense of the legal system or going before the DEB.
- Discounts on 35+ endorsed products and services. WDA’s Endorsed Products and Services offer high-quality products and services at competitive, members-only prices.
- Help generating patients. Through media relations and public service advertising, the WDA educates the public about the importance of regular oral health care. The online Find-a-Dentist tool generates thousands of searches a month, bringing more patients to members’ offices.
- Practice transitions support. WDA helps support members through some of the biggest transitions of their careers – when they’re looking to join, expand, buy or sell a practice. Members have access to special pricing for the ADA’s Practice Transitions (ADAPT) program, as well as Wisconsin-focused practice transition pages at WDA.org.
To learn more about the benefits WDA membership offers all year long – for the less than the price of five golden rings – visit the membership section of WDA.org. 2020 renewals are open now!
