The 4th Annual Kenneth P. Sobczak VISN 12 VA Dental Symposium will take place on Friday, May 3, in Madison, Wis. This year’s theme is “Achieving Esthetic Excellence in Clinical Dentistry.” There is no formal advance registration, and attendees can register same day, on-site. The complimentary CE event will highlight three keynote speakers and is… Continue Reading All invited to VISN 12 VA Dental Symposium
The 2019 Wisconsin Dental Association Sourcebook (Member Directory and Practice Guide) is now available! All WDA members will receive a copy in the mail with their March/April WDA Journal. The WDA publishes its annual sourcebook as a valuable, desktop reference used year-round by our 3,100+ member dentists, dental hygienists and dental office teams. Among other… Continue Reading Hot off the presses: WDA Sourcebook now available
The purpose of this article is to keep dental employers informed of the poster requirements mandated by state and federal law. It is important to comply with the information posting requirement and ensure staff access to the information. The posters should be displayed in “plain viewing sight.” The following is a comprehensive list of state… Continue Reading Comprehensive listing of federal, state poster requirements for employers
Policy Description References provide valuable information about the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. References should be checked in every search. The department of human resources and hiring supervisor should determine who will contact the references and when the search will be completed. Normally, references are checked near the completion of the search process when the… Continue Reading Conducting an employment reference check
Hiring, selling, buying or job hunting? Let ADA Practice Transitions help make your practice or career transition easier and less stressful. ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT) goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to find you a match who shares your approach to dentistry. Research shows that when matches are rooted in a shared philosophy of care, they… Continue Reading ADA Practice Transitions Platform NOW OPEN! Find your ideal match.
A sound infection control program is an essential part of any dental practice. Through active commitment to infection prevention, dentists can protect the health of their patients and employees and reduce the chances of generating or losing an infection-related professional liability lawsuit. Follow this handy checklist to see if your practice is in compliance. For… Continue Reading Infection control in the dental office
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
With all the requirements and changes that HIPAA regulations demand of a typical dental office, it makes sense to review three important requirements that could be easily overlooked. First – Everyone knows a dental office must provide a new patient with a copy of their HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. This notice must also be… Continue Reading Three important HIPAA 101 reminders
It was a good day all around. You saw a full schedule of patients, including several oral exams, some fillings and a couple of extractions. There were a few new patients and others who you’ve treated for many years. You head home, looking forward to a quiet evening with your spouse and children. But that… Continue Reading You never imagined it could happen to you
Bad investments are everywhere. Nine-unit bridges. Dental therapy programs. Wiring money to Nigerian princes. Investment decisions require an understanding of “return on investment.” What can be gained (or lost) relative to the amount of money invested? Dentists and patients have return on investment (ROI) conversations every day when discussing treatment options. I know my patients appreciate a doctor who’s mindful… Continue Reading WDA means ROI