Sheboygan County Dental Society and WDA present Dr. Harald Heymann – Registration now open!

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The Sheboygan County Dental Society and Wisconsin Dental Association are co-hosting the 2018 annual continuing education and networking social event on Nov. 8 at the Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sheboygan, Wis. We are excited to welcome Dr. Harald Heymann as our CE speaker. He will present, “Conservative Adhesive and Esthetic Dentistry:  Proven… Continue Reading Sheboygan County Dental Society and WDA present Dr. Harald Heymann – Registration now open!

Leadership nominations due April 2 and June 1

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Dentists may nominate colleagues or themselves for the positions of WDA president-elect, vice president, editor and speaker of the house. Each serves for one year and the speaker’s term can be renewed indefinitely. The editor serves a four-year term. Open Board of Trustee seats available include: Northwest Region 1, Northeast Region 2, Greater Milwaukee Region… Continue Reading Leadership nominations due April 2 and June 1

How to testify when supporting a legislative bill

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The Wisconsin Dental Association has advocated for several bills lately, and we expect to oppose another bill soon. Since providing public testimony is an important part of what I do as your WDA president, I would like to share a few tips in the event that you are asked to provide testimony. Assembly and Senate committees… Continue Reading How to testify when supporting a legislative bill

Three easy steps to continue seeing WDA in your Facebook news feed

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Facebook made a change in 2018 to help users connect with the people they care about, such as family and friends. There will be fewer posts from brands, pages and media companies and more from people in your news feed. This change will cause posts from pages like the Wisconsin Dental Association to show up… Continue Reading Three easy steps to continue seeing WDA in your Facebook news feed

3 simple ways to secure your information in 2018

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It’s official. My new year’s resolution is to help as many people as possible secure and protect their critical personal and business information. We’ll focus on three simple steps anyone can take to protect themselves and their business. Use a secure password manager software The first thing I recommend doing is using a dedicated password manager… Continue Reading 3 simple ways to secure your information in 2018

Tips for eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace

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Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) encourages employers to take certain steps necessary to prevent and correct workplace harassment. What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful sex discrimination that can occur in a variety of circumstances. Unwelcome sexual… Continue Reading Tips for eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace

Employer responsibilities and OSHA

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As the New Year begins, it is always good to review. The following list is a summary of the most important employer responsibilities related to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under OSHA. Examine workplace conditions to… Continue Reading Employer responsibilities and OSHA

Dentist, students share personal perspectives in celebration of National Mentoring Month

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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

Why you should refinance your student loans through SoFi

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“I recently refinanced my student loans through the WDA/SoFi partnership program. The application process was straightforward—simply provide the most recent loan statements with current interest rates—and took little time to complete. SoFi generated a loan proposal in less than 48 hours and my loan was approved and funded within a week. SoFi provided a competitive… Continue Reading Why you should refinance your student loans through SoFi