Four things to consider when insuring a second home

Everyone loves vacation. But, vacationing in your own seasonal home? Even better. However, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to protecting your investment in a vacation home, and you definitely want to protect it. Professional Insurance Programs can help make sure you have the insurance coverage you want. To that end, here are four things… Continue Reading Four things to consider when insuring a second home

Unemployment poster update

The Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division recently updated its Notice to Employees About Applying for Wisconsin Unemployment Benefits poster. All employers covered by Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (UI) law are required to prominently display this poster where employees will easily see it (for example, on bulletin boards and near time clocks). If employers do not have a… Continue Reading Unemployment poster update

Your WDA membership dues are still deductible as business expense

With the new tax bill in effect, Wisconsin Dental Association member dentists might wonder about the deductibility of WDA dues as it relates to the new tax bill. The itemized deduction for professional membership dues was eliminated, but the business deduction for dues remained in place. Dues to a professional organization are still deductible as a… Continue Reading Your WDA membership dues are still deductible as business expense

Skinny on the new amalgam separator rule

The American Dental Association is focusing on the importance of capturing ALL amalgam waste at dental practices so that no mercury ends up in the public wastewater process. To help make that happen, dental practices must: Install an accredited amalgam separator that meets ANSI/ADA 108-2009 or ISO 11143 standards; Capture amalgam from chair-side traps, vacuum… Continue Reading Skinny on the new amalgam separator rule

Dentists help colleagues in times of need

Stress is a part of life. Thankfully, stress can generally be alleviated through sports, hobbies, family activities or other positive outlets. But sometimes, these stressors take an ugly turn, leading to drug or alcohol dependence, depression and other mood disorders. While stress is common in many careers, its impact can be dramatic within the dental… Continue Reading Dentists help colleagues in times of need

WDA journal, blog earn Hermes Creative Awards

Two Wisconsin Dental Association member communications have received Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. Both the WDA Journal and WDA Insider members-only blog won Gold Awards, which approximately 20 percent of the 6,000 entries win. This is the first time… Continue Reading WDA journal, blog earn Hermes Creative Awards

How to surprise and delight your patients

As new online tools continue to change the way that patients find their local dentist, practice owners are finding a renewed trust in the power of excellent customer experience to draw them in. As a dentist and business owner, you need to be aware of what uniquely sets you apart from your competition. In other… Continue Reading How to surprise and delight your patients

WDA receives ADA Membership Outreach Award

At the 2018 American Dental Association Annual Conference on Membership in April, the Wisconsin Dental Association accepted the ADA Membership Outreach Award for Greatest Net Gain of New Dentists for Societies with 2,001-3,500 Active Licensed Members in 2017. Over the year, the WDA increased its overall membership by 50. Accepting the award were Member Data… Continue Reading WDA receives ADA Membership Outreach Award