If your practice is anything like mine, COVID-19 has put a change to many of the goals set for 2020, and the unknown of when we can start again has me re-evaluating each one. One goal our office set this year was to be more active and present on social media. So, while we cannot… Continue Reading How to stay connected to patients during COVID-19
Until 2007, Wisconsin was one of three states left who didn’t require continuing education of its licensed dentists. This CE requirement was signed into law by Gov. Tommy Thompson and eliminated criticism from other groups who might have misinterpreted the lack of mandatory CE as a lack of commitment to ongoing professional education. Upcoming CE… Continue Reading Continuing Education Roundup Quarter 2
As a profession, we dentists have been challenged in many ways, at so many times, and we have responded with thoughtfulness, compassion, and caring. I am proud to be a part of a group of people who are willing to sacrifice so much just to care for our patients and communities. Let’s remember that we… Continue Reading What to Do When Your Practice Is Closed
CPR certification is a requirement for licensure with the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board; however, dentists whose certification is due to expire may be running into problems with cancelled recertification classes. While the WDA cannot provide legal advice, and we encourage all providers to do what they can to keep all certifications current, we suggest keeping… Continue Reading CPR certification expiring during COVID-19 shutdown?
With offices closed for routine care, dentists are less accessible to their patients. However, dental needs will surely arise in the weeks ahead. Enter “teledentistry” – the trendiest buzzword of the month. Teledentistry offers opportunities for remotely reconnecting patients with their dentist. Virtual encounters can take on many forms, be it a message exchange, an email… Continue Reading Teledentistry tips during COVID-19 closures
Professional Insurance Programs offers WDA members access to a complimentary human resources solution called ThinkHR. ThinkHR offers ThinkHR Live, a team of HR experts standing by to answer questions or provide advice. This phone-based support service is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST each business day. They also have access to ThinkHR Comply,… Continue Reading Utilize ThinkHR for COVID-19 resources
In 2021, the Watson family dental practice will be 100 years old. It all started with my grandfather, Dr. Harry Watson, Marquette University Class of 1921. His graduation composite photo hangs in my office, along with his diploma (in Latin). Many of the names on this photo most of us might recognize. We still have… Continue Reading Multigenerational Dental Family Spotlight: Watson
Thanks to your donations to the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation, 18 non-profit organizations and 2 WDA Foundation programs will have a little extra funding in 2020 to strengthen their oral care programs. The WDA Foundation awarded nearly $45,000 in grant funding to programs across the state that follow the foundation’s mission of improving the oral… Continue Reading The WDA Foundation Provides Grants for 2020
In 1988, I became a member of the Alliance of the Wisconsin Dental Association (AWDA). I was the mother of two children under the age of 5 and working part-time in our dental office. I didn’t need another thing to do, but the AWDA filled a void I didn’t know I had. While the AWDA… Continue Reading The Legacy of the Alliance of the Wisconsin Dental Association
The Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation will be hosting our 10th Mission of Mercy and will be bringing the event back to the KI Center in Green Bay! Clinic set-up will take place on June 11 and treatment days are June 12-13. Since our first MOM in La Crosse in 2009, our goal has… Continue Reading Register to Volunteer at WDA Mission of Mercy