Name: Dr. Heather Harris Location: Milwaukee Component: Greater Milwaukee Dental Association Years of membership: 11 Graduated from: Marquette University School of Dentistry “I purchased a practice from an established dentist in Wauwatosa this past January. It amazed me how much knowledge and support I needed as I began this new business venture. As things began… Continue Reading Member profile: Dr. Heather Harris (Milwaukee)
“Wow, I cannot believe that I was nominated for and received a Pyramid of Pride Award from the Wisconsin Dental Association in 2017. I was astonished when I had been notified that I was nominated by a fellow dentist to be honored with a Media Relations Award. What? Why me? What did I do? Well,… Continue Reading Nominate a colleague for Pyramid of Pride Awards
The Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition will be hosting their annual conference on Sept. 25-26 in Wisconsin Dells at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort. This year marks the 20th anniversary of WOHC. To honor this achievement, this year’s conference theme is “Yesterday’s Dream, Today’s Reality, Tomorrow’s Possibility.” The two day conference will consist… Continue Reading Attend Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition annual conference
My president component visits across the state are in full swing. I enjoy getting to know members and responding to their concerns in a town hall style meeting setting. Before we arrive for these meetings, we send out a pre-visit survey to members to gather and investigate their local concerns. I encourage each of you… Continue Reading You make us a member driven organization
Hopefully by now, you’ve heard the exciting news that the 2018 Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation Mission of Mercy will take place Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. (Clinic setup is on Thursday, June 21 and help with that is always… Continue Reading Mission of Mercy coming to Milwaukee area
Dr. Glen Gequillana and his protégés Research shows mentors play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible choices. This is certainly true in dental schools, where students look for ways to expand their education beyond the classroom under the guidance of dentists established in their careers. The Wisconsin Dental… Continue Reading Dentist, students share personal perspectives in celebration of National Mentoring Month
Please keep an eye out in early December for your 2018 Wisconsin Dental Association membership invitation (dues statement). To pay your dues online, visit WDA.org and click the Join/Renew button on the top or the bottom of home page. Make sure to pay by noon on Dec. 29 if you want your dues marked “paid”… Continue Reading Almost time for WDA membership dues
I became a registered dental hygienist in 1982. I have worked in three different general practice offices. Currently, I have been on Dr. Jeffrey Kraig’s team in Fond du Lac for almost 33 years. I joined the Wisconsin Dental Association with encouragement from Dr. Kraig and have been a member for eight years. Dr. Kraig… Continue Reading Dental hygienists: Get involved in the WDA
The La Crosse District Dental Society has found a way to “buddy up.” Whenever a new member joins, he/she is automatically added to the LCDDS Board of Directors. That way, introductions to long-standing members begins immediately, WDA programs are presented for consideration and various committee assignment opportunities are explained. Remember, local dental society involvement is… Continue Reading Buddied up yet?
As a faculty member in a residency program, I’m a new dentist teaching even newer dentists. We have a lot of similar career questions. What are the best options for paying back student loans? How can I get my name out there to build my practice? As the 9th District (Wisconsin and Michigan) representative to… Continue Reading Wisconsin new dentists – know your benefits!