Category: ODA Today

We have heard from members across the state that one of the benefits of being a member of the Ohio Dental Association is being able to reach out to gain information regarding legal issues in their offices. While the ODA cannot give direct legal advice that a member can act upon, we can give you important information to help you make determinations ... [continue reading]

“You win with people.” – Woody Hayes While Woody Hayes’ famous quote is often associated with football, it is also very applicable to other sports, business and most other endeavors, including the world of dental insurance and third-party payment. It applies to dental insurance when you consider that no matter how accurate, diligent and ... [continue reading]

Two months before his death, author Jack London was discussing life and living with a group of his friends. He said the following, and it has become generally known as London’s Credo. “I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be ... [continue reading]

I️t still surprises me that I️ always feel a flush of emotion when I️ hear the American National Anthem, especially when it is sung in a stadium. It is still particularly unexpected since I️ was ... [continue reading]

Let’s all be clear about the 93% fee increase that started Jan. 1, 2024 for Ohio dental Medicaid. It would never have happened without the efforts of the Ohio Dental Association. Individual dentists in the state could not have done it. Small group practices would have failed and certainly, large DSOs could not have gotten this fee increase ... [continue reading]

So, let’s get real about the dental workforce in 2024. What can organized dentistry do for itself and for me? Furthermore, what can I do to help myself? The difficulty finding excellent committed dental staff is not a COVID issue. For the past 10 to 15 years we have had challenges hiring the kind of staff we all desire to have as a part of ... [continue reading]

First and foremost, I invite all dentists, ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 12-14 in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has built relationships with the pre-dent clubs at The Ohio State University and Miami University. Through the relationship, the undergraduate students volunteer at the ODA Annual Session and also have mentorship and networking opportunities with ODA members. “I believe it is EXTREMELY important to involve ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association recently launched a new webpage about recruiting and retaining dental staff members. This webpage is part of the ODA’s efforts to address staffing shortages faced by dentists. The webpage is available exclusively to ODA members and provides resources to help dentists recruit and retain staff. Resources ... [continue reading]