No one likes doing their taxes, but it’s one of those unavoidable parts of life we all have to do once a year. However, there are some benefits to going over everything you earn and own that can often be overlooked. This year, when you gather all of your tax information, why not see if… Continue Reading Treat tax time as a financial checkup
Each year, the WDA Foundation depends on the generosity of WDA members who make donations on their dues statement. These donations help the Foundation meet its operating expenses, which is vitally important to keep the Foundation functioning. Your gifts, no matter what the amount, help assure that staff can focus their efforts on improving charitable… Continue Reading This year – more than ever – the WDA Foundation Needs Your Support!
The Wisconsin Dental Association, through the WDA Insurance & Services Corp., has added a new benefit for members – free access to Mineral’s human resources and compliance tools, as well as Mineral Experts, on-call HR and legal experts that provide personalized guidance to dental offices and other small businesses. “We’re very excited to offer this… Continue Reading Your WDA membership now includes free HR help!
As people are living longer, it is likely that they will develop medical conditions that could be problematic for dental care. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that dentists obtain, review, and update their patients’ health history at each visit. Dentists also should obtain complete medication lists from patients for all care, including routine oral… Continue Reading Medical clearance: What dentists should know
The Minnesota Dental Association is proud to present the 2022 Star of the North Meeting with its theme, “Illuminate: Brighter Together”. The conference will feature three days of nationally recognized speakers presenting lectures and hands-on courses in over 30 subject areas. Check out a full list of our speakers and programs online at https://star.mndental.org/conference/continuing-education. The… Continue Reading 2022 Star of the North Meeting – Illuminate: Brighter Together
A 48-year-old male was referred to an oral surgery clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of a pericoronal radiolucency of an impacted left mandibular third molar (figure #1). There was no evidence of cortical bone expansion and the lesion was asymptomatic. Figure #1 Create your own user feedback survey
Every year at this time, you are invited to renew your professional relationship with dentistry by beginning or maintaining your WDA membership. As a WDA member, you receive many benefits including advocacy, member communications, continuing education, consumer awareness, practice management, networking and cost savings opportunities. While you are activating your membership, please remember to include… Continue Reading Happy holidays from the WDA Foundation!
It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day in Wisconsin than turning on the faucet and…nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe. So, what now? Here are some smart tips to help you prevent or address what could easily become a very messy… Continue Reading Don’t let the cold get to your pipes this winter
The importance of documenting performance problems as they occur cannot be overstated. Although this requires meeting with the employee and discussing the issue, which will almost certainly be uncomfortable, it’s your best defense to a wrongful termination claim should the employee feel litigious after termination. Too many employers rely on the concept of employment at-will… Continue Reading The importance of immediately documenting performance problems
The proposed spending bill currently making its way through legislation brings with it some big changes to capital gains tax rates. What does this bill mean for dental practice owners looking to sell? For nearly the past decade, the top tax rate on capital gains has remained steady at 20%; however, the proposed $3.5 trillion… Continue Reading What potential capital gains changes mean for your practice sale: 4 scenarios