Category: ODA Today

Dr. Stephen Simpson has been very involved with organized dentistry throughout his career. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 149th ODA Annual Session. “Through his many years of ... [continue reading]

As a young dentist, Dr. Ruchika Khetarpal has become very involved in organized dentistry and taken on active roles at the local and state level. For her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 149th ODA ... [continue reading]

One of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients is the time it takes to get paid from insurance companies. For the average practice, insurance payments represent approximately 50 percent of their generated income.  Therefore, the length of time it takes to get paid for claims has a significant impact on your cash flow.  The more ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association members who are enrolled in the Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. Workers' Compensation discount plan should receive renewal quotes in the mail this summer. Information will come from CareWorksComp, which is the new name for Frank Gates. CareWorksComp helps dentists reach their highest possible discount on Bureau of ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association initiated legislation (House Bill 463) last year that modernized Ohio's dental laws. The legislation unanimously passed both the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate and was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich in December 2014. The law went into effect this past March. Among other things, the new ... [continue reading]

Dental offices are often tempted to classify temporary workers such as dental hygienists, associate dentists and in-house lab technicians as independent contractors rather than employees as a way to reduce costs. For example, employers must generally withhold federal income taxes, withhold and pay over social security and Medicare taxes, and pay ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has received numerous complaints from ODA member dentists in northeastern Ohio regarding a Canton-based Medicare Advantage Plan's (MA Plan) 2 percent withhold or payment reduction. The reduction is explained on the MA Plan’s explanation of benefits (EOB) as a “Withhold Amount Sequestration – reduction ... [continue reading]

I was interviewed this week by a reporter for the website buzzfeed.com. According to their website, “BuzzFeed has the hottest, most social content on the web. We feature breaking buzz and the kinds of things you’d want to pass along to your friends.” As their slogan, they call themselves, “the media company for the social ... [continue reading]

Every year it seems a “Perfect Storm” occurs somewhere. The description is always the same. The forces of “XYZ” come together to create an apocalyptic moment. With exception of Mother Nature’s nuances, North Carolina’s Dental Board members probably still can’t believe that the validity of their rulings, ... [continue reading]

This year, more than 140 graduating dental students signed up for organized dentistry through National Signing Day events at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. The ADA’s National Signing Day program aims to increase visibility and awareness of membership in ... [continue reading]