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Jan 8 2018
Like almost everything else associated with Medicare’s prescription drug rule, the most recent actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have sparked a flurry of calls to the Ohio Dental Association from member dentists.
Late last year, CMS announced its plans to rescind certain Medicare Part C and D requirements for ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
A teacher came into her classroom in the morning and wrote her “Word of the Day” onto the board. She stepped back and admired her excellent handwriting, which she had worked hard over the years to perfect. In bold letters, it proclaimed “APATHY.” Satisfied with her work, she walked out of the room to fill up her coffee mug, ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
Can you identify at least three potentially addicting/Dopamine releasing substances that have been around for at least 5,000+ years?
(Hint: two of them can be smoked.)
OK, time’s up.
Nicotine and opium can be smoked while the third is a liquid – alcohol.
All three are controlled substances – to a degree – in American society.
All ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be March 7 in Columbus.
Day at the Statehouse gives dentists, dental residents and dental students an opportunity to speak with their legislators about issues important to dentistry and advocate for issues that impact their patients, their ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2018 Awards of Excellence program.
The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education.
Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
On Jan. 1, Medicaid dental benefits began to cover tobacco cessation counseling services. These services for the control and prevention of oral disease are now a covered service for individuals who use or have a history of using tobacco products.
Tobacco cessation counseling services are represented by procedure code D1320 and the maximum fee is ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. To download the posters, visit ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The 2018 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download.
The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA.
To download the member logo, visit https://www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The Ohio Dental Association is looking for information about donated care that is provided across the state. This information assists the ODA’s lobbying team in advocating for legislation related to dentistry and shows legislators the caring generosity of Ohio dentists. To report donated care, visit ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
Check out the ODA’s Volunteer Connection page, where dentists can find a list of volunteer opportunities for dentists and specialists listed by county. For more details, visit ... [continue reading]
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