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WDA welcomes PEW Center on the States' review of children's dental health WEST ALLIS, WIS., Feb. 23, 2010 – The Wisconsin Dental Association, which represents 83 percent of the state’s licensed dentists, today commended the PEW Center on the States for releasing its report card on dental health policies for children and helping raise awareness of the great need to do a better job for our nation’s low-income youngsters. Wisconsin dentists donating $719,000 in care to 6,250 children for Give Kids A Smile® WEST ALLIS, WIS., Feb. 2, 2010 – An estimated 350 Wisconsin dentists will volunteer their time and skills, along with 934 dental team members, dental, hygiene and assisting students, faculty and community advocates, to donate more than $719,000 in oral health care and education to 6,253 of the state’s low-income children this Friday, Feb. 5 and during upcoming weeks as part of the eighth annual Give Kids A Smile® children’s dental access program. New study shows sufficient dental work force through 2020 with maldistribution a persistent challenge WEST ALLIS, WIS., Jan. 20, 2010 – State government officials and oral health advocates will join Wisconsin Dental Association representatives in the North Hearing Room of the State Capitol in Madison from 10 a.m. to noon today to hear an overview of the “Supply and Demand for Dental Services: Wisconsin 2010 – 2020” study results. Presentation of Wisconsin Dental Work Force Study Results Current status and projections for 2010 – 2020. Chippewa Falls’ Dr. Kent Vandehaar elected state dental association president WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 16, 2009 – Dr. Kent Vandehaar, a general dentist who lives and practices in Chippewa Falls, was sworn in as the 138th president of the 2,900-member Wisconsin Dental Association on Nov. 14, 2009 during the organization’s annual House of Delegates at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point. 12 individuals, four groups recognized for service to dentistry, public oral health WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 13, 2009 – Green Bay resident and pediatric dentist Dr. James L. Van Miller is the 2009 Wisconsin Dental Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in recognition of the significant amount of time, energy and expertise he has given to organized dentistry throughout his career. It is the WDA’s highest honor. Volunteers to donate $6,000 in care to children at Fall Dental Screening Day WEST ALLIS, WIS., Nov. 4, 2009 – An estimated 100 children from the Head Start, Salvation Army and Women, Infant and Children programs in Sheboygan County will receive dental exams and instruction in daily oral hygiene during this year’s Fall Dental Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. – noon at the Midwest Dental office, 638 Riverfront Drive, Sheboygan. Volunteers to donate $30,000 in care at 11th annual Head Start Dental Days MILWAUKEE, Oct. 8, 2009 – An estimated 600 Head Start children in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties will receive dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments and instruction in daily oral hygiene practices valued at more than $30,000 and donated by area dental professionals, students and faculty during the 11th annual Head Start Dental Days. Wisconsin Dental Association announces state fair Smile Contest winners WEST ALLIS, WIS., Aug. 18, 2009 – Some 132 youngsters, newborn to 16-years-old, displayed their pearly whites at the 22nd annual Wisconsin Dental Association Smile Contest on Aug. 14 at the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U.S. Cellular. 22nd annual WDA state fair Smile Contest this Friday! WEST ALLIS, WIS., Aug. 11, 2009 – Children, newborn to 16 years old, are invited to compete for the title of “best smile” at the Wisconsin Dental Association’s 22nd annual Smile Contest this Friday, Aug. 14 at the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U.S. Cellular. Record-setting year helps Donated Dental Services top $5 million in care WEST ALLIS, WIS., July 20, 2009 – Dedicated volunteer Wisconsin Dental Association dentists participating in the WDA Foundation’s Donated Dental Services program provided a record-setting $1,017,347 of comprehensive oral health care to disabled, senior, poor and uninsured state residents who qualified for the program in the 2008 – 2009 fiscal year that ended June 30. WANTED: Smiling children for annual WDA Smile Contest at state fair WEST ALLIS, WIS., July 9, 2009 – Children, newborn to 16 years old, are invited to compete for the title of “best smile” at the Wisconsin Dental Association’s 22nd annual Smile Contest on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U. S. Cellular. First WDA Mission of Mercy exceeds expectations: 1,533 patients receive $850,000+ in free care in two days WEST ALLIS, WIS., June 30, 2009 – The Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation’s first Mission of Mercy was an overwhelming success with 1,533 children and adults receiving more than $850,000 in free dental care last Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis. 900+ WDA Mission of Mercy volunteers, including DORL Secretary Jackson and five state legislators, bringing free dental care to La Crosse WEST ALLIS, WIS., June 22, 2009 – Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Secretary Celia Jackson, five state legislators and several Dentistry Examining Board members and Department of Health Services staff will help the Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation’s first Mission of Mercy (MOM) provide free dental care to 1,200 children and adults June 26 – 27 at the La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza. WDA Mission of Mercy bringing free dental care to La Crosse for two days WEST ALLIS, WIS., June 4, 2009 – The 2,900-member Wisconsin Dental Association and WDA Foundation are teaming up for a Mission of Mercy, also known as MOM, to provide free dental care to 1,200 children and adults on June 26 and 27 at the La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza. Doors open at 6 a.m. with an estimated 600 patients being treated each day on a first-come, first-served basis. WDA Foundation awards $14,500 in dental and hygiene scholarships WEST ALLIS, WIS., May 21, 2009 – The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation recently awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 13 dental and hygiene students in the state. Five Wisconsin communities’ fluoridation efforts recognized nationally WEST ALLIS, WIS., May 18, 2009 – Five Wisconsin cities were recognized at the National Oral Health Conference held in Portland, Ore. last month for helping prevent tooth decay through local water fluoridation. 'Back-to-basics' awareness campaign promotes value of preventive dental care WEST ALLIS, WIS., May 14, 2009 – The Wisconsin Dental Association has launched a new statewide public awareness campaign featuring two 15-second television spots to remind individuals not to neglect their oral health during these challenging economic times. New charity dental care law gives boost to first WDA Mission of Mercy WEST ALLIS, WIS., May 13, 2009 – Gov. Jim Doyle signed Assembly Bill 103 into law today as 2009 Wisconsin Act 10 creating a temporary, no-fee permit for out-of-state dental professionals who want to travel to Wisconsin and volunteer at charitable care programs like the Wisconsin Dental Association’s first Mission of Mercy in La Crosse this June. WDA Foundation awards $56,500 to 20 dental health programs WEST ALLIS, WIS., April 13, 2009 – The WDA Foundation’s 2009 grants total $56,500 and help support 20 programs that bring oral health care to low-income Wisconsin residents and provide other dentistry-related services. |
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