Category: News

Jackie Best, Managing Editor The Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) reached a fundraising milestone this year as it received more than $250,000 in contributions. This year, nearly 40 percent of ODA member dentists became members of ODPAC. Such strong support gave dentists across Ohio a unified voice at the Statehouse and in the ... [continue reading]

     From continuing education to the more than 200 exhibitors to special events, Ohio Dental Association Annual Session attendees had the opportunity to improve their practices, receive education, purchase equipment and have some fun.      More than 5,000 dental professionals attended the 146th ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

     The Ohio Dental Association installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2012-2013 term on Sept. 14, 2012, during the 146th ODA Annual Session in Columbus, Ohio.      “This group of dedicated individuals is experienced to lead the ODA,” said ODA Executive Director David J. Owsiany, JD. ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kim Gardner began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with ODA Today, Dr. Gardner looks forward to his term. What are some of the issues you expect the ODA to face during your presidency? How do you think the ODA should address these issues?     ... [continue reading]

     The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas has allowed the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to proceed with its plan to award new contracts to Medicaid health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that are worth about $7 billion in business a year.      The contracts were initially awarded earlier ... [continue reading]

     The Ohio Dental Association Foundation recently awarded its largest amount of program grants to date – $52,500. Additionally, the total amount of grants and scholarships awarded this year was $92,300. More scholarships will be awarded later this month through the Akron Dental Society Claypool Fund. Since 1995, ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association President Dr. Mark Bronson will conclude his term at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with ODA Today, Dr. Bronson reflects on his term. Overall, how do you think your year as ODA president went? Was it what you expected?      My Presidential year of 2011-2012 went ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services      Dentists recognize when they are not in a contractual relationship with an insurance company that it is ultimately the patient’s responsibility to be knowledgeable about their dental benefits plan. Many patients, however, either do not hold this view or, if ... [continue reading]

     Dr. Thomas Scheer is extremely involved in giving back to his community, in particular to the veterans in his area. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. Scheer will receive the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 146th ODA Annual Session in ... [continue reading]

     Dr. Ronald Lemmo is extremely dedicated to and involved with organized dentistry on the local, state and national level. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. Lemmo will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 146th ODA ... [continue reading]