Category: ODA Today

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]

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]

The following article is part of a series of reviews encompassing various medical issues relevant to dentistry today. The ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee (DELC) recruited a handful of experts to write these concise reviews to inform our member dentists about the most current opinions, positions and evidence on the topics. We hope ... [continue reading]

More than a third of HIV patients develop oral conditions from immune systems compromised by the virus and its treatment, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While advances in HIV treatment have dramatically improved patient lifespans and quality of life, nagging side effects remain; among the most common is chronic inflammation ... [continue reading]

Dentists and students from Ohio attended the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in March to discuss issues important to dentistry with legislators. Most of us are familiar with the shtick of Rodney Dangerfield where he complains of getting no respect. There are probably several instances where you have felt the same sentiment; that as a small ... [continue reading]

A few years ago, an article in the “American Medical Association News” noted that “lawmakers, physician organizations and courts are taking steps to combat unethical testimony” by physicians who make “careers” providing expert testimony in medical malpractice cases using “unethical tactics to sway ... [continue reading]

In 2010, the Ohio General Assembly, with the backing of the Ohio Dental Association, created the Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP). OHASP allows dentists to utilize dental hygienists in designated underserved locations outside of the traditional office setting under a relaxed level of supervision. Dentists and hygienists can utilize ... [continue reading]

MetLife is continuing to cause angst and frustration for dentists across the state by persisting in sending notices, in some cases three or four notices, to dentists stating “electronic funds transfer (EFT) is [MetLife’s] preferred method for provider reimbursements and this payment will be [MetLife’s] only method for provider ... [continue reading]

April begins with a holiday dedicated to misbelief. For one day, we attempt to create belief in disbelief. Sadly, now on April Fool’s Day, we’re all wary. The stakes are too high and we have ruined a perfectly good holiday. But what about April 2? It seems like every day has become a battle between incredulity and credulity. Look out ... [continue reading]

There’s nothing better tasting than a glass of whole milk vs. other dairy options ... and I’m writing about milk that’s pasteurized after being harvested from a cow. No fair comparing it to almond milk or other products that are “milk substitutes.” The same applies to the news that I digest. I want whole news. I ... [continue reading]