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For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Dental Association Foundation set a record in the dollar amount of scholarships and grants awarded in Ohio – with $101,230 given in 2013. A total of $66,000 was collectively awarded to 28 dental students at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry or the Case Western Reserve University School ... [continue reading]

Ohio businesses are required to submit an unclaimed funds report annually, even if they are not holding any unclaimed funds. Generally, all states including Ohio have some type of unclaimed funds laws that declare money, property or other assets to be abandoned after a period of inactivity. In Ohio, property is generally considered to be abandoned ... [continue reading]

Annual Session attendees need to be aware of several traffic updates as they travel to Columbus this week. The following ongoing improvement projects may affect travel: Closure of South Garage on Nationwide Boulevard (This garage is attached to the Hyatt Regency and the Convention Center) The popular parking garage for convention attendees and ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s House of Delegates, which is the policymaking and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will consider the following resolutions at its Sept. 19 and 20 meeting. The 2013 House of Delegates meeting will be at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. • Resolution 1-13: proposes to align ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joseph Crowley is extremely dedicated to and involved with organized dentistry on a local, state and national level. For his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session. “Joe Crowley ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jerold Goldberg has spent his career at Case Western Reserve University focused on developing innovative dental education programs. Goldberg will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to the dental profession at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Sept. 20, in conjunction with the ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

Dr. Linda Smith is dedicated to community volunteer programs, in particular a clinic that provides care to children in need. On Friday, Sept. 20, Smith will receive the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. “Locally, Dr. Smith ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, many employers and consumers have questions about what health insurance options are available to them. Employers and individuals should begin considering and investigating their options so that they are prepared Jan. 1, 2014, when all  individuals will be required ... [continue reading]

On June 30, Gov. John Kasich signed into law the Ohio budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The final budget looks significantly different from the original plan Kasich proposed. The final budget does not include expansion of Medicaid coverage and includes a different tax structure than originally proposed. An important aspect of the final budget ... [continue reading]

On June 18, Scott Gilliam, vice president and government relations officer of the Cincinnati Insurance Company, testified before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in support of House Bill 159, an Ohio Dental Association-backed bill that would prevent dental insurance companies from setting prices for dental services that the insurers do not ... [continue reading]