Author: Todd Odenweller

In the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent term, which concluded in June, America's highest court issued decisions in three cases that significantly impact health care, including dentistry. State Licensing and Regulation of Professionals In North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC, a majority of the court, in an opinion written by ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is offering a new way for dentists to pay their membership dues beginning with the 2016 membership year - Reward Program Payment with Benco Dental. The Reward Program Payment allows dentists to redeem their Benco Dental BluChip® Points for a dues credit toward their ADA, ODA and local dental society dues. The ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association members who are enrolled in the Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. Workers' Compensation discount plan are now receiving renewal quotes in the mail. Information will come from CareWorksComp, which is the new name for Frank Gates. CareWorksComp helps dentists reach their highest possible discount on Bureau of ... [continue reading]

Dentists are cautioned to always carefully review participating provider contracts before signing them. Insurance companies change even well-known, established contracts from time to time and the revisions do not always impact every dentist who has signed the contract in the same way. For example, a very well-known statewide dental insurance ... [continue reading]

The following is the winning article for the Dental Student Competition on Oral Health Literacy. Third year students at CWRU School of Dental Medicine had the opportunity to research scientific literature on diabetes and oral health and submit an article to the ADA. The winning article is posted on the ADA’s consumer website, ... [continue reading]

Let me start off by saying that opening my own practice from scratch was one of the scariest moments in my life thus far. I knew I had a good portion of dental knowledge amassed over the last few years, but what did I know about running a business? I could sit down and talk to patients about decay and occlusal wear; however, could I sit down and ... [continue reading]

As you will see, this issue of the “ODA Today” includes a Q&A and a commentary piece from each of the four candidates for ADA 7th District trustee. The ADA’s Board of Trustees includes a trustee from each of its 17 districts.  Ohio and Indiana make up the 7th District, and Dr. Joseph Crowley, a general dentist from ... [continue reading]

A new law recently went into effect in Ohio that authorizes additional people to dispense naloxone. According to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, the law: Permits a physician to authorize one or more individuals to personally furnish a supply of naloxone pursuant to a protocol. Authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern under the direct ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each or six for $500 - and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: First Prize: Winner’s choice of a 2 year/12,000 mile lease (Lease terms established by Crown Mercedes) on a 2015 Mercedes c300 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association initiated legislation (House Bill 463) last year that modernized Ohio's dental laws. The legislation unanimously passed both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate and was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich in December 2014. The law went into effect this past March. Among other things, the new ... [continue reading]