Category: ODA Today

The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative body and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will be meeting on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus in conjunction with the 2015 ODA Annual Session. Over 135 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, as well as two student ... [continue reading]

It is now the time of year when many people are receiving health insurance renewal notices. It is not too early to begin investigating health options in order to have new coverage in place by January, the beginning of a new deductible period. For dental offices that have never offered an employer group plan, huge tax savings are available. Moving ... [continue reading]

Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., is this year's Callahan Memorial Award winner. Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., has had a long history of supporting the dental profession. For his contributions, Bergman will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio ... [continue reading]

Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller is this year's Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller has made significant contributions in the area of implants, both in pioneering discoveries and training dentists. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan ... [continue reading]

Dr. Ralph "Jim" Snelson is this year's Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Ralph "Jim" Snelson has been very involved with organized dentistry throughout his career, with a particular focus on advocacy. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan Celebration ... [continue reading]

Theresa Wukusick, executive director of the HealthPath Foundation. The HealthPath Foundation is this year's ODA Access to Dental Care Program Award winner. The HealthPath Foundation will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Sept. 18, in conjunction ... [continue reading]

It has been a very busy and productive year since I assumed the ODA presidency at the House of Delegates last September. My president-elect’s message took data from the recent “ADA Environmental Scan: A Profession in Transition,” (which can be found at ADA.org) and outlined my vision for the future of our profession, organized dentistry and ... [continue reading]

In the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent term, which concluded in June, America's highest court issued decisions in three cases that significantly impact health care, including dentistry. State Licensing and Regulation of Professionals In North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC, a majority of the court, in an opinion written by ... [continue reading]

Due to the growing volume of information that is being transferred and stored away each day, businesses are beginning to realize the importance of adopting a records retention policy. The purpose of adopting such a policy is to establish an official procedure for managing records. A well-crafted records retention policy specifies a detailed method ... [continue reading]

Another third-party payer has been identified as paying dentists with a modality that many dentists find objectionable. It involves a nationwide insurance company that the American Dental Association has identified as requiring contracting dentists to choose between electronic funds transfer (EFT) and virtual credit cards as their preferred ... [continue reading]