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Jan 28 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a proposed rule that would require manufacturers to provide evidence demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps.
The proposed rule only covers those soaps used with water, and does not apply to toothpaste, hand sanitizers, hand wipes or antibacterial soaps that are ... [continue reading]
Jan 3 2014
In 2013, the Connecticut Health Foundation published a report on the success of that state's Medicaid reform. A large part of the improvement came from a reasonable increase in Medicaid reimbursement to dentists. As a result of the Medicaid changes, participation by dentists increased and, more importantly, utilization by covered citizens ... [continue reading]
Jan 3 2014
As we begin the New Year, it is worth taking stock in where we are, where we have been, and where we are going as an association and profession. The good news is that, despite many challenges, the dental profession and the Ohio Dental Association continue to thrive.
Review of 2013
Early in 2013, Gov. John Kasich introduced the proposed budget for ... [continue reading]
Jan 3 2014
The Ohio Dental Association offers members the opportunity to pre-pay next year's tripartite membership dues in monthly installments for no additional cost.
Members may begin paying their 2015 dues over a 10-month period (February-November) once they have paid their 2014 membership dues.
“In my practice I place a premium on efficiency and ... [continue reading]
Jan 3 2014
New International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes will take effect beginning Oct. 1, 2014. The ICD-10 code sets will replace the ICD-9 codes currently in use to report diagnoses and procedures.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all providers and payers that are currently using the ICD-9 to transition to ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
The Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) is a tool available to dentists to help combat deaths tied to opioid drug overdoses.
I first learned about OARRS after graduating from dental school while reading the “ODA Today.” OARRS has been a useful tool for me in several situations throughout my career, and has even helped me to ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
Owning and operating a small business comes with its own sets of benefits and challenges. One challenge that is too often overlooked is prevention of fraud. Many small business owners believe fraud only occurs in large corporations; however, statistics show fraud is more prevalent in small businesses, including dental offices.
According to the ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
I've been a dentist since 1985. After four years in the U.S. Navy, I entered private practice as an associate. I've worked as an associate dentist for at least five different employers and have learned some lessons the hard way.
Here are five suggestions I recommend that any prospective associate dentist consider:
Get a contract! No, do not ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
Ohio Dental Association 2014 dues statements are now available online. Paper dues statements were also mailed in mid-November. ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2014, for the 2014 membership year.
“I find extreme value in my ODA and ADA memberships,” said Dr. Britt McCarthy, chair of the Sucouncil on New Dentists. “I appreciate ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has opened the biennial application process for the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program.
Qualified applicants can receive repayment of school loans for working in underserved areas. The amount of repayment is pre-determined in each individual’s contract. The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2013, for those ... [continue reading]
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