Wisconsin Dental Association
Updated August 2026
Contact details and membership information for the professional dental association serving dentists in Wisconsin.
Contact
- Website
- https://www.wda.org
- Phone
- 414-276-4520
The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) is the statewide professional association for Wisconsin dentists, founded in 1870 and currently representing more than 3,100 members. The WDA is headquartered in West Allis (a Milwaukee suburb), maintains a legislative office in Madison, and is affiliated with the American Dental Association. Volunteer dentists serving as officers and regional trustees lead the organization, supported by 18 staff.
Local component societies
WDA membership includes affiliation with 24 local dental societies located throughout Wisconsin, providing regional networking, continuing education, and advocacy at the community level.
Member services
- Legislative advocacy — the WDA's Madison legislative office monitors and engages with state legislative and regulatory matters affecting dental practice, including proposed Board rules.
- Business Resource Directory — connects members with endorsed products and services, including financial tools, practice technology, and supply programs.
- Text alerts — members may sign up for legislative news and event reminders via text.
- Mental health support — the WDA Foundation provides up to four free counseling sessions per year for WDA member dentists.
Helpful Resources
Wisconsin Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →Wisconsin license renewal
Renewal fees, deadlines, and what's required to keep a license active.
Learn more →License Requirements
See the exams, education, and application steps required to become a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in every state.
Learn more →CE Requirements
See how many continuing education hours are required to renew your license in each state, and which courses qualify.
Learn more →How to Verify a License
Verify a dentist's or hygienist's license status using each state board's official lookup tool.
Learn more →How to File a Complaint
Step-by-step guidance on filing a complaint against a dentist or hygienist with your state dental board.
Learn more →Disciplinary Actions
How state dental boards investigate and discipline dentists, and how to check a practitioner's public record.
Learn more →Dental Specialties
The 12 recognized dental specialties explained, from orthodontics to oral surgery, and how specialty licensing works.
Learn more →This page is your Wisconsin association starting point
Membership and mediation details above cover what Wisconsin Dental Association offers directly, but licensing, renewal, and complaints are handled by the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board, not the association. Whether you're renewing a license or looking into a dentist's standing, the pages above get you there.