Category: Miscellaneous

Since it's passage in 2009, dentists across the country have asked, "What impact does the ACA have on me and my practice?" I have been wondering the same thing, so decided to do a little research. There are still many unknowns, but I have been able to pull out a few items that I think will be useful to my colleagues. First, to address dentists as ... [continue reading]

Whether you're a recent graduate trying to pay off student loan debt, or a dentist who recently opened a practice, becoming financially stable is important. Paying off student loans According to the American Dental Association, the average student loan debt is over $200,000. After graduation, dealing with this amount of debt can seem ... [continue reading]

Social media provides a great, free opportunity for practices to market themselves, and having a plan in place will help you make the most of the opportunity. Whether you’re just getting started on creating social media accounts for your practice, or if your practice has been using social media for some time, the following considerations ... [continue reading]

When it comes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature, better known as the CDT Code, most dentists have the same basic questions about their proper use. Common concerns include what to do if you can’t find a code that matches your procedure, how to react if your claim gets denied and where to go for help. Collected by the ADA’s ... [continue reading]

The 2014 Annual Session — ODA Live — will be Sept. 11-14 in Columbus, Ohio. The event will feature CE for the entire dental team, the largest Exhibit Hall in the area and special events and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the state. The ODA Annual Session also has programming aimed at new dentists. ODA members who have ... [continue reading]

While each form of practice ownership - be it complete or fractional - has opportunities and traps, here are the big ones. Complete Purchase and Sale Owning your practice is a good thing, provided that you can earn the living that you earned as an associate, pay your operating expenses including necessary capital expenditures, and repay the lender ... [continue reading]

Opening a dental practice can be a daunting task. And even after a practice has been open for some time, keeping track of various laws and regulations that dental offices are required to follow can be overwhelming. From radiology regulations to waste disposal regulations and infection control regulations to OSHA hazard communication and blood ... [continue reading]

A recent first-of-its-kind analysis by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Resource Center identified that we have arrived at a critical moment for dentistry – a time for the profession to define its destiny. What is changing and how can we best adapt? These questions are foremost in our minds at the ADA’s new Practice ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association's Leadership Institute will feature high quality training, with several speakers and breakout sessions aimed specifically at new dentists. Leadership Institute – “Transforming your practice, your profession and your association” – will be March 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event is free for ... [continue reading]

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato Think about that quote for a second. No, really think about it. Calling someone inferior is certainly a harsh critique. But do you think your state legislators have an inferior level of dental education than you? Of ... [continue reading]