PATIENT RESOURCES

Help educate your patients about the importance of making healthy choices and the link between oral health and overall health

In conjunction with the WDA's healthy choices public awareness campaigns, The Dental Record has patient education materials available for order.

"Sip All Day, Get Decay" educational brochures are available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Vietnamese as well as various size posters and flyers, magnets and stickers.

Also available are brochures about the link between periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease and diabetes as part of the WDA's "Brush and Floss or Else..." campaign.

Visit The Dental Record's website or call 800-243-4675 to place an order.

PRACTICE RESOURCES

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Practice & Legal FAQ
The WDA has compiled a list of the most frequently asked practice and legal questions, including questions about record retention, scope of practice for dental hygienists and assistants, treating children of divorced parents and many more. We have attempted to keep the answers brief and practical.

Wisconsin Dental Practice Act
View a copy of the Wisconsin Dental Practice Act and administrative codes.

Amalgam
Get resources and links to help you manage your dental office waste, including steps for reducing amalgam waste, tips for choosing an amalgam separator and best management practices. 

Dental Records
Get information about regulation compliance of dental records and view frequently asked questions.

X-rays
Get resources and information to assist your office in complying with the regulations for dental office radiation equipment and the various operators of the equipment. The rules are governed and enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.

OSHA/Infection Control
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that is intended to protect the health and safety of employees within the workplace.

Help Patients Learn about You
Nearly 20,000 unique visitors use the Find a Dentist tool on ADA.org each month. Potential patients can learn about your practice as they turn to the Web to help them make decisions. Update your profile and give residents in your community reasons to select you as their new dentist.

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