Category: ODA Today

One of the greatest rewards of the position of the ODA presidency is the opportunity to work and interact with so many different members of the dental community. The Leadership Institute, which just concluded, was a microcosm of that community, and once again I am completely blown away. If you have never attended one of the Institutes, allow me to ... [continue reading]

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio recently released the "State Health Assessment for Ohio." The report shows significant progress is being made in the area of oral health but that more needs to be done to address oral health disparities by race and geography. The Ohio Department of Health contracted with the Health Policy Institute of Ohio to ... [continue reading]

The efforts of the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) have improved the profession and made life better for dentists and their patients. The following is a glimpse at what dentistry in Ohio might resemble had ODPAC not been a consistent advocate for Ohio’s dentists over the last decade: State Budget The adult dental Medicaid ... [continue reading]

After three and a half years of litigation, the California Dental Association has come to a successful resolution of its legal action against Delta Dental of California. In early March, the CDA and Delta Dental jointly announced a proposed settlement concerning Delta Dental’s plans to reduce its Premier dentists’ reimbursement rates. ... [continue reading]

I just completed one of my favorite events of the year.  The ODA Leadership Institute convened again in Columbus for another weekend of conversation and continuing education.  It is truly one of the best values of membership in the Ohio Dental Association.  Each year dentists, from all over the state, gather to learn and ... [continue reading]

Too Much Cortisol or Adrenaline? Relax and have a cola-flavored carbonated beverage! Cortisol = worry and anxiety Adrenalin = fight (or flight) Did you think the argumentative dinner table talk was over on Nov. 9? Guess again! The latest controversy, albeit much less weighty, is the movement to tax soda (AKA pop in our part of the country). In ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association recently developed an enhanced Find-a-Dentist tool to make it easier for patients to search for dentists. The new tool allows patients to search by geography, dental benefit plans and specialty. Dentists with completed profiles will have a priority listing in search results, and data shows that profiles with ... [continue reading]

The 2017 Table Clinic planning is in the works. A table clinic is the perfect opportunity to share your genius with your colleagues, whether you choose to demonstrate a successful technique, examine a new procedure, or perfect a new method of treatment. The deadline to submit applications this year is July 19, 2017 so don’t wait! Here are ... [continue reading]

The Pennsylvania Dental Society is seeking general dentist, specialist, hygienist, EFDA and assistant volunteers for its Mission of Mercy event on June 16 and 17. Lay volunteers are also needed to assist with the event. At the event, volunteers are expected to see 2,000 patients in need at the Gannon University Recreation and Wellness Center in ... [continue reading]

CareWorks Comp will be offering Workers' Compensation and Safety Seminars on April 25 in Cleveland, May 2 in Columbus and May 3 in Cincinnati. At the seminars, a group of experts will discuss rates, hearings, claims management, safety, unemployment compensation, absence management and vocational rehabilitation. These seminars and the video/webinar ... [continue reading]