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
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
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 | 2024 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $12,000.00 | 2023 July - December $12,000.00 | 2024 January - June $12,000.00 | 2024 July - December $12,000.00 | Total $48,000.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 11.00 | 2023 July - December 4.75 | 2024 January - June 4.25 | 2024 July - December 0.00 | Total 20.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 30.00 | 2023 July - December 34.25 | 2024 January - June 37.75 | 2024 July - December 23.25 | Total 125.25 | 
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 8% | 
                                                             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 4% | 
                                                             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 1% | 
                                                             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 1% | 
                                                             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 1% | 
                                                             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 20% | Total 4% | 
| 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 20% | 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