Category: Coronavirus/COVID-19

The Ohio Dental Association recently released a new COVID-19 online CE course for members. The course, “COVID-19 Update: From Vaccines to Aerosols,” is presented by Dr. Tom Paumier, an ODA past president. Paumier is a general dentist in Canton and served on the ADA’s Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice Recovery created in response to ... [continue reading]

Across the state, ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association launched a new radio and digital advertising campaign in March about the importance of seeing a dentist, particularly for those people who may have delayed receiving care over the past year. According to a recent TIME-Harris Poll survey, 78% of respondents reported that they had put off at least some medical services ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association recently released a new COVID-19 online CE course for members. The course, “COVID-19 Update:  From Vaccines to Aerosols,” is presented by Dr. Tom Paumier, an ODA past president. Paumier is a general dentist in Canton and served on the ADA’s Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice Recovery created in response to ... [continue reading]

ODA Vice President Dr. Lori Fitzgerald recently received her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dentists can go to https://vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ to find locations in their county where they may be able to receive the vaccine. Supply of the vaccine is limited and availability ... [continue reading]

This month, the Ohio Dental Association is releasing a new COVID-19 online CE course for members. The course, “COVID-19 Update:  From Vaccines to Aerosols,” will be presented by Dr. Tom Paumier, an ODA past president. Paumier is a general dentist in Canton and served on the ADA’s Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice Recovery developed ... [continue reading]

Since the beginning of this pandemic there has been much discussion around the COVID-19 vaccine. Now that we are a little over a month into vaccinating people, there are still many questions left to be answered. For many the vaccination is a light at the end of the tunnel and a way out of this pandemic. However, others are skeptical about the ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently outlined guidance on individuals who should be prioritized by local health departments during Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. According to the Ohio Department of Health, local health departments should coordinate the vaccinations of congregate care residents and staff, such as those at nursing homes and ... [continue reading]

After a difficult 2020, the Ohio Dental Association has a lot in store for 2021. As 2021 kicks off, we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as well as regulations in Ohio that ... [continue reading]

DentaQuest, LLC has made a $200,000 donation to provide much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) to Ohio dentists. Working with OhioDDS partner Midway Dental Supply, DentaQuest is providing Ohio dentists with the opportunity to request a credit of $100 to order a selection of popular PPE. Midway has added an additional $100,000 to ... [continue reading]