You don’t know what you don’t know: Through the eyes of a tech provider

A core component of our mission at Professional Insurance Programs is to continue to share information and experiences relevant to the dental community, whether in person or virtually. That’s why we teamed up with N-Tech Consulting to put together an informative webinar to help answer the cyber security questions we have received from many of… Continue Reading You don’t know what you don’t know: Through the eyes of a tech provider

Surcharging credit cards: Legal, risky, complicated

Surcharging credit cards…and calling it a “cash discount fee.” Good idea or bad idea? Is it Legal?  Best Card is the endorsed credit card processor of the ADA Member Advantage program and 40+ state dental associations (including WDA), through which we serve thousands of dental practices across the country. We’ve recently fielded a number of… Continue Reading Surcharging credit cards: Legal, risky, complicated

WDA Equipment Solutions at work: Two Rivers Family Dental

Dr. Chris Hansen, owner of Two Rivers Family Dental, is a small-town dentist who wants his 11,000-person northeastern Wisconsin community to have access to quality dental care for a long time to come. Three of his local colleagues have retired in recent years. These transitions allowed Dr. Hansen to grow his practice by acquiring real… Continue Reading WDA Equipment Solutions at work: Two Rivers Family Dental

Working with WDA Service Solutions helps Rise Dental Practices fuel growth, stop problems before they start

Richard Wilde didn’t think the wall-mounted X-ray system at Willow Cove Dental in Green Bay looked quite right. A closer look revealed the machine was coming loose from the wall. “We were not aware that the X-ray system was even loose, and we could not see or tell it was not secured well,” dental hygienist… Continue Reading Working with WDA Service Solutions helps Rise Dental Practices fuel growth, stop problems before they start

An ounce of prevention: Biannual equipment maintenance program saves money, downtime and preserves peace of mind

Dr. Craig Janssen knows from experience that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – and not just when it comes to six-month hygiene visits. Working with WDA Service Solutions to set up a comprehensive maintenance equipment program for his eight-operatory practice in Green Bay, Dr. Janssen has been able to keep… Continue Reading An ounce of prevention: Biannual equipment maintenance program saves money, downtime and preserves peace of mind

WDA Equipment Solutions at work: Harris Family Dental in Brookfield

Many dentists made changes to their offices during last spring’s COVID-19 shutdown, but Dr. Heather Harris of Brookfield took things a few steps further. When she welcomed patients back to care in June 2020, she also welcomed them to a brand-new office. “Moving during COVID gave me a great chance to determine what we needed… Continue Reading WDA Equipment Solutions at work: Harris Family Dental in Brookfield

2021 is a licensure renewal year for Wisconsin dentists and dental hygienists

The State of Wisconsin requires dentists and dental hygienists to renew their licenses by Sept. 30 of odd-numbered years. The Dentistry Examining Board expects licensees to complete a licensure renewal form and attest that they have completed the required hours of continuing education and have current certificates of proficiency in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and… Continue Reading 2021 is a licensure renewal year for Wisconsin dentists and dental hygienists