Who will be your voice on Nov. 9 – 10? Who are your component’s delegation members? Will your component be represented? The request for delegation names went to component presidents in March and the submission deadline is July 6. Interested in serving? Please contact your component president today! Component Officer List Current Delegation List The… Continue Reading Call for WDA component delegation members
After traveling around the state for the last couple of years, I have learned that every component has its own personality and what works for one may not work for another. My main objective during our Wisconsin Dental Association-hosted quarterly component officer conference calls is to share best practices from across the state. Your component… Continue Reading Component best practices
Northwest Region 1 Dr. Rick Mueller(Marshfield) | curriculum vitae 1.Why would you like to be a Wisconsin Dental Association trustee? Three years ago when I was elected as a trustee for central Wisconsin, it was my goal to keep our component members involved and engaged through me at the state level. Working with our component… Continue Reading WDA trustee candidate lineup
Registration is underway for the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation State Dental Golf Classic, an annual event that promises to be a great day with friends and colleagues. The Golf Classic is set for Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 and this year, by overwhelming demand, it is moving to West Bend Country Club! If you haven’t golfed… Continue Reading Don’t miss out – Register for the WDA Foundation State Dental Golf Classic today!
If you’re interested in searching for a colleague online, the 2018 WDA Sourcebook (practice guide and member directory) is available in a PDF file on WDA.org. Another option is to log in to the ADA.org member directory by visiting WDA.org and clicking the ADA Member Directory link in the upper right corner. Search by name,… Continue Reading Utilize the ADA member directory to find colleagues
Workplace injuries happen. Whether minor or major, injuries can be frightening and disorienting for both the injured employee and the employer. In the event of an injury, it’s vitally important to act immediately based on a pre-established plan that addresses the needs of the employee. As the employer, your response can make a difference in… Continue Reading What to do when an employee is injured
Effective for disability benefit claims filed after April 1, 2018, a new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor requires Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974-covered employee benefit plans offering disability benefits to provide additional procedural protections to claimants. The new rule ensures that protections for disability claimants parallel protections under the Affordable Care Act that already… Continue Reading New rule changes disability claim processing requirements
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)
Do you opt in or opt out? Do you sign up as a full Medicare provider or just a referring and ordering provider? Is there a deadline, or is there not? How do you get supplements to pay you? These are the questions that center on the Medicare program and the ever changing rules that… Continue Reading Medicare changes again – CMS finalizes new rules
For many dental school graduates, consolidating a number of student loans into a single loan and then refinancing the balance at a lower interest rate is a great option. Consolidation makes it easier to manage your finances because you’ll get one bill each month from a single lender, instead of several bills for varying amounts that are… Continue Reading Navigating the refinancing process