Welcome to the Wisconsin Dental Association

This section provides regulation compliance information, resources for dental employers, patient education, dental benefits and insurance questions, frequently asked legal questions and more.

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State now accepts all regional licensing exams
The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board has decided that dentists who pass a clinical competence examination on or after Jan. 1, 2009 in any region of the country will be eligible for a license to practice dentistry in Wisconsin. This removes a major barrier to becoming a licensed dentist in Wisconsin.

Recycling amalgam waste
View a listing of amalgam waste recyclers, questions to ask them and how to choose a separator for your office.

Congress passes legislation to exempt dental practices from Red Flags Rule
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed identical legislation bills exempting certain businesses, including dental practices, from the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule.

Tobacco intervention videos
The University of Wisconsin's Center for Tobacco Research & Intervention provide short video clips for dentists and dental hygienists about how to counsel patients about tobacco cessation.

EPA announces intent to regulate dental mercury waste
On Sept. 27, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to initiate an effluent guideline rulemaking procedure to reduce mercury waste from dental facilities. The EPA said it expects to issue a draft proposal next year that would take effect in 2012.

Patient Education
This section includes articles and information on a variety of topics dentists can download and print to give to their patients.

Medicaid & Insurance
This section provides information and resources related to the Wisconsin dental Medicaid (MA) program and other dental benefits and insurance.

Work Force
This section includes work force and recruitment and retention information.

Staffing
This section provides information on staffing resources, employee benefit options and compensation structuring.

Regulatory Compliance
This section provides the latest news and information about dental-related regulation compliance in Wisconsin. More information can be viewed by clicking the Practice & Legal FAQ link in the left menu.

Charitable Care
This section outlines the various ways dentists serve their communities through charitable efforts.

HIPAA
This section includes resources and information related to the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Also included are frequently asked questions.

Amalgam
This section includes resources and information about management of amalgam waste in the dental office and information about current rules and regulations.

Bisphosphonates
This section includes information on bisphosphonate medication use and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).

Dental Home
This multi-year WDA initiative is aimed at securing a dental home for every child in Wisconsin by age one. Background information, survey results and other resources will be added to this section as the project moves forward.

Emergency Preparedness
This section includes and emergency dental action plan template dentists can download and customize for their individual offices.

Resources
This section includes useful resources and information related to a dental practice. Is there a topic you'd like more information on not posted on WDA.org? Send your request to info@wda.org.

Dental Compensation Survey
This section includes results from the "Dental Care Industry 2008-2009 Compensation and Benefit Survey Report".

Advertising & Promoting Your Practice
This section includes resources and information about advertising and promoting your dental practice.

Prescriptions & Medications
This section provides information about prescribing medications, including antibiotic pre-medication guidelines and recommendations and prescribing narcotics.

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