Category: ODA Today

Over two and a half years ago a major Ohio dental insurer changed its reimbursement rate and participation obligations for newly contracted dentists. At the time, the carrier reported it made the change in order to stay competitive with other preferred provider organizations (PPOs) that were reimbursing their contracting dentists at lower rates ... [continue reading]

I was talking with a patient recently about movies we loved and he recommended one that I had never before heard of.  His favorite was “A Good Year.”  This 2006 film by director Ridley Scott stars Russell Crowe as London-based bond trader Max Skinner.  He has built a career as a ruthless stock market speculator and has ... [continue reading]

The view of an independent woman has certainly changed over the years. On the shoulders of women who fought for the right to vote, we have certainly made great strides. In the ’60s women were proud to “bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan.” Their interpretation of freedom was the ability to be able to earn a living but ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarships and grants are now open.  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 their D4 ... [continue reading]

ODA Leadership Institute provides many opportunities for dentists to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the state. This year's Leadership Institute will be March 17 and 18 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The 2017 ODA Leadership Institute will help attendees enhance their Leadership, Understanding, Collaboration and Knowledge ... [continue reading]

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed a law that will require all health care providers, including dentists, to obtain a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to possess, have custody or control of, and distribute a schedule I, II, III, IV, or V controlled substance. This requirement goes into ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joe Crowley, ADA president-elect, speaks with a legislative aide at last year's Day at the Statehouse. ODA member Dr. David Vorherr and OSU dental student Spencer Tepe observe. This year's event will be April 26 in Columbus. Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important grassroots advocacy event, will be April 26 in ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is continuing to promote oral health and patient visits with ODA member dentists through an educational radio campaign that has been renewed for 2017. The ODA has partnered with the Ohio Society Association of Executives (OSAE) and the Ohio News Network (ONN) radio division on a public awareness campaign since 2012. ... [continue reading]

Our profession faces a strong, well-funded cadre of folks that do not appreciate the finer points of dentistry (like proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning) and believe that they can drill and fill their way to good oral health. This is an echo of the ’60s and ’70s when the push was to increase class sizes and reduce ... [continue reading]

Donald J. Trump's election as president sent shockwaves across the country and throughout the world. Whether you think the U.S. presidential election result is a positive development or a negative one, one thing is for sure: things are going to change. In just the first few weeks in office, the Trump administration has signaled significant changes ... [continue reading]