When Dr. Udoka Holinbeck decided to open her own practice in the fall of 2018, she leased a completely bare office suite, hired a contractor and started working with one of the “big three” equipment supply companies. A few weeks into the project, she knew she had to make a change. “Working with the big… Continue Reading WDA Equipment Solutions at work: Bionica Dental Wellness in Delafield
Raising the bar is something Dr. Matt Smith (Waukesha) is used to doing in his professional life, and quite literally when it comes to his hobby of bodybuilding. Growing up in Marinette, Dr. Smith got an early lesson in hard work and business ownership. Working at his parents’ restaurant, Real Pizza, from early age through… Continue Reading Strength in discipline
Editorial Advisory Board member since 2017 1. Who/what has inspired you in your career? My best friend’s dad was my childhood dentist. He’s been a phenomenal inspiration and mentor. Also, my favorite dental school faculty member, Dr. Rajaram Gopalakrishnan, for his amazing advice. 2. What has been the greatest challenge in your career? Student loan… Continue Reading Member spotlight: Dr. Cate Brumm (Madison)
Informed consent is a dialogue between you and your patient, discussing: The nature of the recommended treatment. The risks, complications and benefits of that treatment, including the likelihood of success. Alternatives to the recommended treatment — including no treatment — and the risks, complications and benefits of each. MedPro’s Patient Safety & Risk Solutions team… Continue Reading Informed Consent
The WDA Foundation State Dental Golf Classic is back for 2021 and we can’t wait to welcome you to Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin. The date is Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 and the registration fee is still just $195 per golfer. Your fee includes the use of a golf cart, 18 holes of golf, lunch,… Continue Reading Calling all golfers!
Medical Protective and Professional Insurance Programs are pleased to announce that registration is now open for our annual Risk Management Seminar. The topic this year is Preventing Dental Malpractice Claims by Avoiding and Managing Adverse Outcomes. The seminar will be held Sept. 17, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brookfield Conference Center in… Continue Reading 2021 Dental Risk Management Seminar
Do you know what it costs to take credit cards at your practice? Most dentists have better things to think about than the minutiae of processing fees. However, because the last 10 years have seen the volume of credit card transactions at dental practices almost double, attention to those details can make a huge difference… Continue Reading Minimize your costs for taking card payments
Encouraged by his dentist father to explore a wide range of professions, Dr. Marty Williams (Green Bay) originally went to Marquette University to pursue an interest in electrical engineering – but the call of dentistry was louder. He applied to the Marquette University School of Dentistry just a few months after being on campus and… Continue Reading One step at a time
Editorial Advisory Board member since October 2020 Who/what has inspired you in your career? One of my mentors in the Air Force was an excellent prosthodontist – Dr. Trebilcock. He taught me to take my blinders off when working with patients and look at the bigger picture. He is an amazing clinician who helped me… Continue Reading Member Spotlight: Dr. Rob Wetzel
So you’re looking to add a new dental insurance network or perhaps you are purchasing a practice and looking to join a network to allow for continuity of care for patients through the transition. Be sure to plan accordingly, allow for the time needed to credential and know what joining that plan means. The proper… Continue Reading A method to the madness: Insurance credentialing