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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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Dental therapy, other oral health measures advance

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 11, 2024 | Dental, Legislature, Top Stories | 0 |

The Assembly’s health committee signed off on a series of bills Wednesday, including four oral healthcare measures.

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Senate committee advances $20 million for oral healthcare workforce training

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 8, 2024 | Dental, Top Stories | 0 |

A Senate committee last week advanced a plan to spend $20 million on oral health workforce efforts.

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Category: Dental

Group Insurance Board extends dental insurance contract

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

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

Wisconsin Dental Association president details priorities

Wisconsin Dental Association launches dental insurance alternative

Technical colleges submit plan for oral healthcare workforce dollars

Behrman Capital acquires Vista Apex

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

JFC releases $5 million for dental general practice residency program

Dental therapy bill makes it over finish line

Dental therapy, other oral health measures advance

Senate committee advances $20 million for oral healthcare workforce training

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