Author: Todd Odenweller

The American Dental Association has released the CDT 2019, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2019. The new CDT includes 15 new codes, five revised codes and four deleted codes. The new “CDT: 2019 Dental Procedure Codes” is the HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The ADA offers several CDT coding products, including books, training tools ... [continue reading]

Transportation assistance may be available for Medicaid patients who need a ride to an appointment. Patients who are a member of a managed care plan or MyCare Ohio plan can contact the Ohio Medicaid Hotline for consumers at 1-800-324-8680 or ohiomh.com for ... [continue reading]

On Nov. 14, the Ohio Dental Association along with the Columbus Dental Society hosted a Street of Dreams event for third- and fourth year dental students at The Ohio State University. 5 students attended the event, where they toured several dental offices. Dr. Beth Loew served as tour guide, and the students toured the offices of Dr. Shelly Lee, ... [continue reading]

On Oct. 24, the Ohio Dental Association, the Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and Greater Cleveland Dental Society hosted a Street of Dreams event for third and fourth-year dental students at Case Western Reserve University. 22 students attended the event, where they toured several dental offices. Dr. Stuart Katz served as tour ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute will be held March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. Speakers at the 2019 Leadership Institute will include Dr. Joe Crowley, who will speak about his term as president of the American Dental Association, Dr. Purnima Kumar who will speak about e-cigarettes and oral health; Mike ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. John Kasich recently appointed Dr. Timothy V. Kyger to the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB). Kyger, who has been in practice in Gallipolis since 1978, was recommended by the Ohio Dental Association. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Fixed ... [continue reading]

As 2018 comes to a close, it is worth reflecting on the amazing impact Ohio's dental leaders have had on organized dentistry and the dental profession. In October, Dr. Joe Crowley from Cincinnati concluded his term as ADA president and Dr. Ron Lemmo from Cleveland concluded his term as ADA treasurer. I have worked with them both for more than 20 ... [continue reading]

Ah, the holiday season is upon us. As a matter of fact, it has been upon us since August. Yes, that’s correct. I actually saw holiday decorations right next to the school supplies at a local superstore. (Copyright laws forbid me from mentioning the name, but it rhymes with “shwalmart.”) My first thought was, “WHY?!?” ... [continue reading]

The ODA will host its annual Leadership Institute on Friday, March 15, 2019 and Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. This event is open to all ODA members and is a great way to recharge your batteries. This year’s programming is especially enticing with valuable information on dental practice issues, ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements are being mailed out this month. Members will also receive an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to www.oda.org/renew to pay their dues. Members who indicated on their 2018 renewal statement that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail ... [continue reading]