Gear up for summer: Mouthguard tips to keep your smile safe

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WEST ALLIS, Wis. – As Wisconsinites emerge from a long winter and get ready for warm-weather sports and activities, Wisconsin’s dentists recommend that both children and adults make mouthguards part of their summertime sports gear.
 
The American Dental Association and WDA recommend that mouthguards be worn for any competitive or recreational sport in which impact, contact or collision are likely to occur. That includes summer favorites like basketball, lacrosse, soccer, rugby, water polo, in-line skating, baseball, bicycling, softball, volleyball and other contact and limited-contact activities. Continue Reading Gear up for summer: Mouthguard tips to keep your smile safe

WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 22, 2021 – The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum (Green Bay), after Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation to allow dentists to administer certain vaccines: Continue Reading WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law

WDA APPLAUDS ASSEMBLY’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF DENTAL VACCINE BILL

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 16, 2021 – The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a Green Bay periodontist, regarding the State Assembly passing Assembly Bill 124, which would allow dentists to administer certain vaccines:
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WDA Reacts to Evers Budget, Looks Forward to Working with Legislature

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The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a practicing periodontist in Green Bay, regarding the oral health initiatives included in Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposal: “The Wisconsin Dental Association and its 3,100 members throughout the Badger State want to thank Gov. Evers for including a variety… Continue Reading WDA Reacts to Evers Budget, Looks Forward to Working with Legislature

WDA praises Senate passage of SB 13; would allow dentists to administer COVID and flu vaccines

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Feb. 16, 2021- The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum (Green Bay), regarding the State Senate passing Senate Bill 13, which would allow dentists to administer certain vaccines. Continue Reading WDA praises Senate passage of SB 13; would allow dentists to administer COVID and flu vaccines

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START: FOUR IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A DENTAL HOME FOR YOUR CHILD

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 4, 2020

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – With kids, it’s best to expect the unexpected and have a plan in place – especially when it comes to their oral health. Dental problems can begin early and set the stage for a lifetime of health issues, which makes finding a “dental home” that can provide accessible, continued and family-centered care all too important for your child. Continue Reading IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START: FOUR IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A DENTAL HOME FOR YOUR CHILD

WDA stands ready to connect more hospitals with dental teams for COVID-19 vaccination; applauds state health systems for vaccine response

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – West Allis, Jan. 7 2021 – The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a Green Bay periodontist: Continue Reading WDA stands ready to connect more hospitals with dental teams for COVID-19 vaccination; applauds state health systems for vaccine response

State dental association swears in Green Bay periodontist Dr. Paula Crum as president

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WEST ALLIS, WIS. – Dr. Paula Crum, a resident of Green Bay, was sworn in as president of the 3,100-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 150th House of Delegates, which was held virtually Nov. 13 and 14. Dr. Crum is a periodontist at Green Bay Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, where she practices with her son, Dr. Phillip Crum. She has served the Green Bay area for over 30 years. Continue Reading State dental association swears in Green Bay periodontist Dr. Paula Crum as president