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Jan 24 2024
Dr. Stephen Philip Simpson passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 at 69 years of age after an extended battle with Leukemia complicated by Covid-19. He became a full-time resident of Naples following his professional retirement in 2019, having maintained a seasonal presence since 2001. A board-certified Orthodontist in practice for 38 years in Hudson, ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
The Ohio Dental Association’s Volunteer Connection program is now accepting applications for 2024 Volunteer Connection Partners.
Through the Volunteer Connection program, the ODA partners with dental clinics, access to care programs and other special events to help ODA members find volunteer opportunities in their local community.
Dentists who ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards of Excellence program.
The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education.
Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices.
From the ODA website, ODA members can download 13 posters: 2024 Minimum Wage Poster.
Disabilities Poster.
Equal Employment Opportunity Poster.
Employee Polygraph ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
Save the date for the 2024 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 12-14 in Columbus. The 2024 ODA Annual Session will offer many opportunities for attendees to connect, learn and excel, including CE courses, new technology, exhibitor networking and special events. Registration will launch this spring. Click here for more ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
The American Dental Association has released the CDT 2024, which took effect Jan. 1, 2024. The new CDT 2024 is the HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The ADA offers several CDT coding products, including books, training tools and an app, which can be found at ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
Ohio’s minimum wage increased from $10.10 per hour to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees on Jan. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. A 2024 Minimum Wage Poster is available to download free for members by clicking ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
I had a new experience this past month, I was a scout for the ODA! I have spent the last 10-12 years learning about dental insurance and working to assist our members with those concerns. In this presidential year, I am making an effort to participate in all ODA council and committee meetings as my schedule permits. I attended my first Annual ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
The ODA Leadership Institute is designed to provide training and education that is of interest to all Ohio dentists, including enhancing skills for use in the dental office, within the local community, and within the dental profession at large. And this year’s program is no different. The 2024 Leadership Institute will feature sessions on dental ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
I am sure that most of you are aware of the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) that requires businesses residing or doing business in Ohio to pay tax on their annual gross receipts. This tax was supported by the ODA and implemented in 2005 when it replaced the corporate franchise tax and tangible personal property tax over a five-year period ending in ... [continue reading]
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