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Urgent, special care dental clinic opens at Marquette University

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 12, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

Marquette University School of Dentistry last week marked the opening of a clinic that will serve emergency and special needs patients.

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Group Insurance Board extends dental insurance contract

by Sean Kirkby | Nov 14, 2024 | Dental, Insurance, Top Stories | 0 |

The board overseeing the health plan for state and some local government employees on Wednesday approved a two-year extension of a contract with Delta Dental of Wisconsin to continue administering its dental benefit.

Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation provides matching dollars to grow tech college oral health programs

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 12, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation is distributing $2 million to support oral health workforce programs.

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Door County Medical Center will transition dental clinic to N.E.W. Community Clinic

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 20, 2024 | Dental, Hospitals, Top Stories | 0 |

Door County Medical Center will transition its dental clinic to N.E.W. Community Clinic, a Green Bay-based community health center, starting next year.

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Wisconsin Dental Association president details priorities

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 2, 2024 | Dental, Medicaid/Medicare, On The Record, Top Stories | 0 |

Last month, the Wisconsin Dental Association launched an offering where patients can pay an annual fee to receive discounts at a network of dental offices throughout the state.

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Wisconsin Dental Association launches dental insurance alternative

by Sean Kirkby | Jul 16, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Dental Association has launched a dental insurance alternative for those without coverage or whose oral health needs exceed their yearly benefits.

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Technical colleges submit plan for oral healthcare workforce dollars

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 25, 2024 | Dental, Legislature, State budget, Top Stories | 0 |

The Wisconsin Technical College System this week offered its plan to use $20 million set aside in the state’s current budget to grow the oral healthcare workforce.

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Behrman Capital acquires Vista Apex

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 16, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

A New York private equity investment firm has acquired Racine-based Vista Apex, a maker of consumable dental products used by dental professionals for preventive oral hygiene, endodontics and restorative dentistry.

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Wisconsin’s first dental therapy program plans to submit accreditation plan by July

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 1, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

Work is underway to establish Wisconsin’s first dental therapy program.

JFC releases $5 million for dental general practice residency program

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 1, 2024 | Dental, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Legislature’s budget committee on Thursday signed off on releasing $5 million in state funds to develop a dental general practice residency program.

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Dental therapy bill makes it over finish line

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 1, 2024 | Dental, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation Wednesday authorizing the licensure of dental therapists in Wisconsin, following a yearslong push to bring the mid-level dental provider to the state.

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