Category: ODA Today

Dr. Paul Casamassimo began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In his Q&A with “ODA Today,” Casamassimo looks forward to his term. What are some of the issues you expect the Ohio Dental Association to face during your presidency? How do you think the ODA should ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has several members serving in key leadership positions with the American Dental Association. Having leaders at the national level gives Ohio a strong voice in the direction of the ADA. Continue reading below to learn about some of Ohio’s leaders and what they are accomplishing at the ADA. Dr. Ron Lemmo – ... [continue reading]

A public, private, professional collaboration has allowed several groups in Ohio to bring their strengths to the table and open the state’s first school-based dental clinic, the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School in Cincinnati. The center had its grand opening Sept. 23 thanks to a collaboration among several entities, including the ... [continue reading]

For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Dental Association Foundation set a record in the dollar amount of scholarships and grants awarded in Ohio – with $101,230 given in 2013. A total of $66,000 was collectively awarded to 28 dental students at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry or the Case Western Reserve University School ... [continue reading]

Ohio businesses are required to submit an unclaimed funds report annually, even if they are not holding any unclaimed funds. Generally, all states including Ohio have some type of unclaimed funds laws that declare money, property or other assets to be abandoned after a period of inactivity. In Ohio, property is generally considered to be abandoned ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation, Inc. (ODASC) endorses ClaimX, an electronic insurance claim management system that interfaces with dental practice management systems. The program sends dental insurance claims electronically for 25 cents each. Many dentists pay 45 to 55 cents for the same service. In addition, ClaimX will provide ... [continue reading]

What should you tell a new patient who has come to you after receiving treatment from another dentist with which the patient is dissatisfied? All too often, I hear stories about needless conflict and occasionally litigation because a dentist makes disparaging comments about the previous treatment a patient received. The “ADA Principles of ... [continue reading]

Health care is rapidly changing, and much of that is due to advances in technology. Last month attendees at the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session were able to browse the latest and most advanced technology for the dental office, including electronic health records systems, Web designs, digital diagnostic tools and patient communication ... [continue reading]

Dealing with the subject of fees can be a tricky and at times an uncomfortable but necessary part of the patient-dentist relationship. The subject can become even more difficult when third party payers become involved in the discussion. One of the most antagonizing things a dentist can encounter involves an assertion that his/her fees are ... [continue reading]

Last month’s rant about the general lack of happiness in the country, especially as it relates to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was so well received that I suspect that there are many of you that are as annoyed as I am.  In fact, if return emails are an indication (and they usually are), there’s a great deal of pent up anger ... [continue reading]