About WDA

Mission statement: The Wisconsin Dental Association advances the interests of its members and the dental profession by promoting professional excellence and quality oral health care for the public.

In the news

Michigan’s Dr. Raymond Gist elected ADA president-elect; WDA’s Dr. Engel is new 9th District trustee

Leadership editorials

	Dr. Kent Vandehaar, president
	March 2010 | Sometimes when we least expect it, we make a difference
	"Counseling our patients is something we do every day, and smoking should be no exception."

	Dr. Dennis Engel, editor
	March 2010 | Mind your manners: Etiquette for the electronic age
	"If we can’t act like big boys and girls we should take the toys away. I feel this is a sad commentary on society today but no one needs to be in communication 24/7..."

2009 Year in Review

At less than 10 minutes long, the Year In Review is merely a snapshot of the numerous WDA programs and services that made up the past year. 

The video gives you a glimpse of how the association is using your dues dollars in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, government services, continuing education and public relations. It also highlights the 2009 accomplishments of the WDA Foundation and the association’s two for-profit subsidiaries – WDA Insurance Programs and WDA Professional Services. 

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Become a member
Download applications for dentist and associate memberships.

Bylaws & Code of Ethics
View the WDA Bylaws, policy guide and Code of Ethics.

Governance
This section provides a listing of WDA governance, including a listing of officers and trustees and information about association committees and task forces.

History
This section includes information about the history of the WDA since it was founded in 1870.

Offices
This section provides information about the WDA Executive and Legislative offices and driving directions to each, a staff directory and who to contact.