Category: ODA Today

Dr. Edward Karl Schneider, age 72, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Karl was born on July 17, 1944 in Canton. He was the son of the late Margaret and Edward K. Schneider. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Mount Union College in 1966, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Case Western Reserve University in ... [continue reading]

Besides donating to fund the activities of the ODA Foundation, ODA members can get involved with the ODA's charitable arm in another way – spreading the word about funding opportunities in their local communities. The ODA Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to dental, EFDA and Community Dental Health Coordinator students and access ... [continue reading]

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]