Editorial Advisory Board member spotlight: Carrey Spencer, RDH, BSDH (Oconomowoc)

Editorial Advisory Board member since November 2020 Who/what has inspired you in your career? I have been a dental hygienist for over 23 years. My sister-in-law introduced me to dental hygiene and I have never looked back. I cannot imagine doing anything else. A volunteer experience at the Tri-County Dental Clinic changed my path. It… Continue Reading Editorial Advisory Board member spotlight: Carrey Spencer, RDH, BSDH (Oconomowoc)

Protecting your business from the loss of a key person

Charles de Gaulle once remarked, “The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” While we know that life goes on regardless of the loss of any “indispensable” person, for a small business, the loss of a key person is not only a human tragedy, it can also represent the potential for significant financial loss.1 Though business… Continue Reading Protecting your business from the loss of a key person

Donated Dental Services needs you!

Many Wisconsin residents desperately need oral care, but because of their low income, that oral care has to take a backseat to other necessities of life. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way that you could help them regain the good oral health they have been lacking? If this sounds appealing, the WDA… Continue Reading Donated Dental Services needs you!

How to make good use of your employee handbook

Employee handbooks are a nifty communication and reference tool for the workplace, but only if they’re used and not collecting dust on some physical (or digital) shelf. A handbook is only as good as what it does. At the minimum, it should do the following: Introduce employees to the fundamentals of your organization’s culture—the beliefs… Continue Reading How to make good use of your employee handbook

WDA Equipment Solutions at Work: Dr. Marc VanderLeest, Suamico

Most people driving past the empty commercial property for sale on Lineville Road in Suamico in the fall of 2020 probably saw an old bank building. But Dr. Marc VanderLeest saw opportunity, and a new home for his growing dental practice. Moving had been on the mind of Dr. VanderLeest and his wife and office… Continue Reading WDA Equipment Solutions at Work: Dr. Marc VanderLeest, Suamico

CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 2): What is the current guidance for dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) who have been exposed to an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 infection?

(Editor’s note: We asked Dr. Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD one of the WDA’s go-to resources for OSHA and compliance matters, to answer a question we frequently receive from WDA members. Last week, Part 1 of this blog series covered protocols for DHCP return to work after testing positive for COVID-19.) On Jan. 21,… Continue Reading CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 2): What is the current guidance for dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) who have been exposed to an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 infection?

CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 1): When can dental healthcare providers who have tested positive for COVID-19 return to work?

(Editor’s note: We asked Dr. Katherine Schrubbe, RDH, BS, MEd, PhD one of the WDA’s go-to resources for OSHA and compliance matters, to answer a question we frequently receive from WDA members. Next week, Part 2 of this blog series will cover protocols for DHCP exposure to COVID-19.) Keeping up with the CDC changes is… Continue Reading CDC COVID-19 UPDATES (Part 1): When can dental healthcare providers who have tested positive for COVID-19 return to work?

Olympic-level sailing, skiing, painting, music and more part of Racine dentist’s busy lifestyle

Growing up, Dr. Gary Chu (Racine) loved his ortho­dontist, Dr. Peter Syndroy. Not only was his friend­ly and personable chairside manner a trait that Dr. Chu wanted to emulate in his own career one day, but Dr. Syndroy’s lifestyle outside of work also sparked interest. “Due to his patient schedule, he was able to go… Continue Reading Olympic-level sailing, skiing, painting, music and more part of Racine dentist’s busy lifestyle

Free Wisconsin-only breakfast at Chicago Midwinter

All Wisconsin Dental Association members and their dental teams are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast hosted by the Chicago Dental Society anytime between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 on the third floor of the McCormick Place West in the foyer of W375C during the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. The Chicago… Continue Reading Free Wisconsin-only breakfast at Chicago Midwinter