First Choice Dental Group
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Practice of dentistry; safety; public health; responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; the uninsured; and dental hygiene.
Lobbying Interests:
Regulation of the practice of dentistry; safety; public health; oral health, responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; insurance benefits, the uninsured; and dental hygiene.
CEO Name:
Kevin Klagos
Practice of dentistry; safety; public health; responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; the uninsured; and dental hygiene.
Lobbying Interests:
Regulation of the practice of dentistry; safety; public health; oral health, responsibilities on unlicensed persons in the area of dentistry; insurance benefits, the uninsured; and dental hygiene.
CEO Name:
Kevin Klagos
Contact
KK
Kevin Klagos
440 Science Drive Suite 100
Madison, WI 53711
(608)8331100
kklagos@firstchoicedental.com
https://www.firstchoicedental.com/
440 Science Drive Suite 100
Madison, WI 53711
(608)8331100
kklagos@firstchoicedental.com
https://www.firstchoicedental.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Fenley | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On 12/29/2023 |
| Steve Lyons | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 62
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 91
8/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 91
For
Notification Date8/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 665
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 666
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 63
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 692
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 88
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 88
For
Notification Date1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 706
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 90
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 90
For
Notification Date1/12/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policies and orders as a result of COVID-19
Policies and orders as a result of COVID-19
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental insurance contracts
Dental insurance contracts
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scope and practice of dental hygienists
Scope and practice of dental hygienists
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Record retention policies in dentistry
Record retention policies in dentistry
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicare dental converage
Medicare dental converage
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dentist licensure
Dentist licensure
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid dental coverage
Medicaid dental coverage
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensure of dental therapists
Licensure of dental therapists
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/24/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $12,000.00 |
2023 July - December $12,000.00 |
2024 January - June $12,000.00 |
Total $36,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 11.00 |
2023 July - December 4.75 |
2024 January - June 4.25 |
Total 20.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 30.00 |
2023 July - December 34.25 |
2024 January - June 37.75 |
Total 102.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 60% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 22% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication