Author: Amy Szmania

Leadership Institute gives attendees an opportunity to network and catchup with dentists from across the state. This year’s event will be March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The 2015 ODA Leadership Institute – Learn, Lead, Succeed – will be March 27 and 28 in Columbus. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s ... [continue reading]

Comprehensive, coordinated health care is the hallmark of the new model of care many of you have been hearing about around Ohio – the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).  In this model of patient care, managing the patient’s total health means addressing their biological, psychological and social needs, many of which occur when the patient ... [continue reading]

This year’s Table Clinics will take place Friday, Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. during the ODA Annual Session. Table Clinics have always been a part of dental continuing education meetings, and they continue to adapt with the times. They have been known as poster sessions and essay programs, and were the main focus of the ... [continue reading]

Volunteer dentists have treated nearly 12,000 Ohioans and provided $21 million in donated care since Dental OPTIONS (Ohio Partnership To Improve Oral health through access to Needed Services) saw its first patient in 1997. A private/public partnership between the Ohio Dental Association and the Ohio Department of Health, Dental OPTIONS is a ... [continue reading]

There has been an increasing amount of talk around the country concerning dentists being audited by third-party payers. While some of the situations that have prompted this talk are applicable in Ohio, many are not. For example, much attention has been focused on Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) in other states, and particularly ... [continue reading]

House Bill 463, which was signed into law at the end of the year, has many provisions aimed at improving access to care. Several of the provisions of the bill will impact new dentists and dental students. The provisions go into effect March 23. Dental Residency Programs House Bill 463 helps bolster dental residency programs by creating an ... [continue reading]

Failure to comply with infection control standards can be costly. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can levy substantial fines and the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) can take action against a dentist’s license. While OSHA has not been particularly active in visiting Ohio dental offices, the OSDB has. As a starting ... [continue reading]

Submitted photo Dr. Sahar Parvani and Dr. Adel Hanna. Parvani and Hanna met during a Day at the Statehouse event when they were paired together to meet with legislators. At the time, Parvani was a student. She and Hanna kept in touch, and when she graduated Hanna offered her a position as an associate. When Dr. Sahar Parvani ... [continue reading]

The 2015 Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute – Learn, Lead, Succeed – will feature several keynote speakers focusing on topics that affect dentists of all ages and practice types. Marilyn Moats Kennedy Marilyn Moats Kennedy spoke at the 2009 Leadership Institute and received very positive reviews. Moats Kennedy is founder and ... [continue reading]

When I was a young first-year dental student in 2013, I registered for Day at the Statehouse. Little did I know that the event would entirely change my view on politics and advocacy. Participating in Day at the Statehouse (DATSH), even as a student, was a very empowering experience that ignited my passion for organized dentistry. The past two ... [continue reading]