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Jun 8 2017
"How should a claim be billed when the treating dentist is not the entity that’s supposed to receive payment for the service?" The Ohio Dental Association receives that question with some degree of regularity throughout the year.
The calls typically come from practices that are either bringing on an associate for the first time or are ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
The other evening, I attended the annual members’ party and ceremony for the installation of officers of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society. I try to make it to this event each year, as it is an excellent chance to catch up with friends and have fun with others in our profession.
This year’s incoming president, Dr. Dan Gindi, shared ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
As I write this, my husband is preparing for this upcoming Sunday, to address the graduation class from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. I have pressurized him to make it interesting. You see, I must share with you that I really enjoy listening to public addresses. Whether it is a State of the Union address or an ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
ODA event to help match new dentists, students looking for a job with dental offices looking to hire
This year's ODA Annual Session will again feature an event to help newer dentists and fourth-year dental students who are looking for a job match up with more seasoned dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice.
MATCH @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
The deadline for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarship applications is quickly approaching. Available scholarship opportunities for 2017 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2017
Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
The Ohio Dental Association began offering a new way for dentists to pay their membership dues beginning with the 2016 membership year - Reward Program Payment with Benco Dental.
The Reward Program Payment allows dentists to redeem their Benco Dental BluChips® for a dues credit toward their ADA, ODA and local dental society dues.
Dentists can ... [continue reading]
Jun 8 2017
The ODA has launched a new monthly podcast series called "ODcAst: The Ohio Dental Podcast!" This monthly podcast is a convenient new communications vehicle featuring ODA staff members and other experts discussing the latest information related to the ODA and dentistry in Ohio. The most recent podcast features information about this year’s ODA ... [continue reading]
May 3 2017
Legislation to improve access to dental care in Ohio was recently introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Bill 184 – the Ohio Dental Care Optimization Act of 2017 – was introduced by Reps. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Anthony DeVitis (R-Green) on April 12. The Ohio Dental Association strongly supports this ... [continue reading]
May 3 2017
Drs. Andrew and Bill Zucker meet with Rep. Steven Arndt (R-Port Clinton) during the 2017 ODA Day at the Statehouse. More than 100 dentists, dental residents, students and spouses met with their state senators and representatives at the 2017 Ohio Dental Association Day at the Statehouse on April 26.
“ODA Day at the Statehouse is a seminal ... [continue reading]
May 3 2017
The 2017 ODA Annual Session will feature hands-on courses, including oral surgery using pig mandibles. Annual Session will be Sept. 14-17 in Columbus. Visit www.oda.org/events to register. Registration for 2017 ODA Annual Session courses is opening later this month. Registration for Annual Session has been available at ... [continue reading]
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