Category: ODA Today

By Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS, FAAPD, FRCSEd - ODA President; Matthew J. Messina, DDS - Executive Editor; Ken Jones, DDS, JD - Guest Columnist; Robert Buchholz, DDS - Guest Columnist; Ryan Walton, DDS - Guest Columnist This month, the “ODA Today” columnists are taking a look at what they think the profession of dentistry will look ... [continue reading]

By Stephanie SiskChicago Dental Society Surveys, reports and forecasts all hint at a shifting, sometimes confusing, landscape for dentistry: The outlook for dentists is strong, so say forecasts including that from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics. Between 2010 and 2020, dentistry is expected to grow by some 32,200 jobs, a 21 percent ... [continue reading]

To the editor: I wanted to share how great my experience on the Ohio Dental Association Committee on Access to Care and Public Service (CACPS) has been. The opportunity to meet and work with one of the finest state level organizations in organized dentistry has just been a tremendous experience. The staff at the ODA is top notch and really set the ... [continue reading]

Veterans Day is celebrated each Nov. 11 to honor and thank those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While many groups and organizations will celebrate at various ceremonies and events, many people may not know that access to dental care can be a significant problem for many veterans. Only about 8 to 10 percent of veterans are eligible for ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association dues are the second lowest in the country, according to the American Dental Association. Along with such low dues rates, ODA member dentists receive extreme value from their membership. From professional development to volunteer activities and advocacy to opportunities for involvement, the ODA has something valuable to ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented, employees may have questions about insurance options and requirements for their family members. Small businesses that employ fewer than 50 employees do not face any penalties for not providing affordable health insurance to their employees. However, employees may need to ... [continue reading]

ODA members should watch their mailboxes for tripartite dues statements later this month. ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2014, for the 2014 membership year. New for 2014, members also will receive an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to www.oda.org to pay their dues. Members can renew online at www.oda.org, by phone at (800) ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Health HIV Care Services (HCS) section is seeking dentists throughout the state to become providers and help improve the oral health status of Ohioans enrolled in the Ryan White Part B Program. The Ryan White program works with organizations to provide HIV related services to people who do not have sufficient health care ... [continue reading]

2013 proved to be another successful year for the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) in fundraising, as it received more than $253,000 in contributions. Dr. Michael Schaeffer, chairman of ODPAC, thanked everyone who supported ODPAC in 2013. “Members see the value of the advocacy we’ve done at the Statehouse and know support ... [continue reading]

Occasionally, I get calls from dentists who have been approached about providing expert testimony in a malpractice case or a dental board hearing. Generally, they are seeking guidance on the ethics of providing such testimony. When a patient’s dissatisfaction with treatment leads to litigation or the filing of a complaint with the state ... [continue reading]