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More than 100 new dentists and their families attended the New Dentist Zoo day with the ODA. The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on July 13. “There are many opportunities throughout the year for dentists to socialize, but very few that are fun for ... [continue reading]

There's been a recent trend of plastic surgeons recommending patients with breast implants to use antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental treatment. There are even published papers in the plastic surgery literature recommending “dental or surgical procedures, especially when performed under septic conditions, should be accompanied with ... [continue reading]

One of the busiest times of the year has come and gone in the Ohio legislature. The biennial operating budget (House Bill 166) has passed the House and Senate and has been signed by the governor. The budget has to be passed by July 1 in order for the state to continue to operate. However, this year lawmakers were still working out the details of ... [continue reading]

Peg Cissell, former ODA director of finance and COO of ODASC, is the recipient of this year’s Achievement Award. After 34 years of serving the profession of dentistry in Ohio, Peg Cissell, ODA director of finance and COO of ODASC, retired from the Ohio Dental Association at the end of July. In recognition of her contributions, she will receive ... [continue reading]

Dr. Stephen Fabry is this year's recipient of the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award. Dr. Stephen Fabry is dedicated to providing dental care for people in need in his community and internationally. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Callahan Celebration of ... [continue reading]

The Toledo Dental Society recently created a new initiative to help patients properly dispose of their unused medications. The initiative provides patients with a Drug Disposal Solution card that has information about where they can dispose of unused medications. It was created by Dr. Bill Zouhary, a general dentist in Rossford. The Toledo Dental ... [continue reading]

Dr. Frank Williams, a past president of the Ohio Dental Association. Dr. Frank Williams, a past president of the Ohio Dental Association, passed away on July 12. “In my professional life, there are only a few colleagues that have accomplished what may be called by the Harvard Business Review as, ‘Breakthrough Leadership.’ Dr. ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jeffrey Krause, an oral surgeon in Westerville and a sergeant with the Westerville Division of Police, recently medaled in all 13 shooting events that he participated in at the Ohio Police and Fire Games. Dr. Jeffrey Krause, an oral surgeon in Westerville and a sergeant with the Westerville Division of Police, recently medaled in all 13 ... [continue reading]

SmileDirectClub recently released a statement in response to a Citizen Petition the American Dental Association filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ADA’s petition focused on SmileDirectClub’s orthodontic plastic bracket device and dental impression material products. The petition states that “SmileDirectClub, ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association credentialing service makes it easier for dentists to submit and maintain their credentials in one central place. Through the credentialing service, dentists enter their information one time and are then able to share it with multiple participating dental plans, hospitals and health care organizations, reducing ... [continue reading]