113 posts found
Aug 15 2023
OhioDDS is a Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA dentists exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment and services. We partner with three strong vendors to provide OhioDDS participants with savings and ... [continue reading]
Jul 17 2023
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we are at the conclusion of the 2022 policy year (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), BWC will ... [continue reading]
Jun 13 2023
In an American Dental Association Health Policy Institute survey conducted last year, inflation/overhead/rising costs was ranked as the second biggest challenge dental practice are facing. Between supply chain issues and skyrocketing inflation, dental practices across the U.S. are seeing increases in their supply costs. The Nominal Retail ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
OhioDDS is a Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA members exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment and services as a benefit of membership.
More than 850 ODA members have signed up for OhioDDS, and members ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines). ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
Workers’ compensation premiums are a significant overhead expense for employers. Navigating the claim process can also be complicated and frustrating for both the employer and an injured employee. But both are controllable, and your Managed Care Organization (MCO) is a key partner in achieving success with your workers’ compensation ... [continue reading]
Apr 6 2023
Ninety percent of patients currently search online to find their new dentist – either to find a new practice or to confirm a referral. Patients aren’t just searching for a “dentist near me” and choosing the first option – they’re closely combing through the Internet before they decide to book an appointment. Before calling you, a ... [continue reading]
Apr 6 2023
Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines). ... [continue reading]
Mar 7 2023
The ODA Services Corp. is excited to announce that Safco Dental is now the new distribution partner for the OhioDDS group purchasing organization. “Several dental supply companies wanted to partner with us for our group purchasing program,” said Dr. Sharon Parsons, chair of the ODA Services Corp. “We interviewed a few and chose the ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The last time I wrote to you I was president of the ODA during the start of COVID. Thankfully that is in our rearview mirror. I am currently the chair of the Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation, better known as ODASC. Earlier in my career, I was busy treating patients and raising children. I didn’t really take the time to find out what ... [continue reading]
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