Category: ODA Today

I was struck by a Bankrate.com poll that was released this January. Their “Money Pulse Survey” was conducted in December 2015 and reported that 63 percent of Americans cannot afford a $500 unexpected expense. Think about that for a moment. Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t have $500 in savings. For years, we have been told by ... [continue reading]

“For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple … and wrong” - H.L. Mencken This assessment of today’s complex social and scientific problems still rings true, and access to dental care falls into this category. Only the naïve would believe that more money and more providers will bring access to ... [continue reading]

In the Shakespeare play, Prince Hamlet in his famous speech contemplates death by suicide versus the troubles of life, and weighing the alternatives and consequences of both decisions. Many dentists look at becoming a Medicaid provider in the same light. Not to cheapen one of our great literary works of art, but this is a question we all at some ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association will be celebrating its 150th anniversary at this year’s ODA Annual Session. Save the date now for the 2016 event, which will be Sept. 15-18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. “I hope to see record numbers at our Annual Session this year to celebrate our 150th anniversary, with Dr. Gordon ... [continue reading]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has delayed the enforcement of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment requirements until Feb. 1, 2017. In order to ensure prescriptions written for patients who are covered by Medicare are not denied, dentists need to enroll as a Medicare provider, opt out of the Medicare program or enroll as an ... [continue reading]

The 2016 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. Here are just a few reasons why you should do a table clinic this year: Share ideas and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Manny Chopra, chair of the ODA Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice, and Dr. Steve Moore, ODA vice president, meet with Sen. Bill Coley at the 2015 ODA Day at the Statehouse. The 2016 ODA Day at the Statehouse will be April 13. Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, ... [continue reading]

The 2016 ODA Leadership Institute, “March Forth – break through to excellence,” will offer attendees the opportunity to earn up to six free CE credits. Leadership Institute is free for ODA members, students and residents and will be March 4 and 5 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. “The ODA Leadership Institute is an extremely ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is continuing to promote oral health and dental visits with ODA member dentists through an educational radio campaign that the Executive Committee has renewed for 2016. The ODA has partnered with the Ohio Society Association of Executives (OSAE) and the Ohio News Network (ONN) radio division on a public awareness ... [continue reading]

The IRS has extended the deadline for employers and insurers to complete reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act. The deadline for employers to provide the 2015 Form 1095 to employees has been extended to March 31, 2016. The deadline for health coverage providers and employers to submit the 2015 Form 1094 (which is a summary report) ... [continue reading]