Category: ODA Today

Several dentists across Ohio have reported receiving invoices from what appear to be a phone book listing company asking them to pay for services they did not agree to. The Better Business Bureau reports that “Yellow Pages” scams are becoming increasingly prevalent despite the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to put a stop to ... [continue reading]

Some dentists have reported receiving a spam email from a person who says they are plastic surgeon seeking dental care for a model who lives outside of the United States. The email claims that they are looking for dental services for their client, and it says they were referred by a friend, however, it does not mention the name of the friend. The ... [continue reading]

On June 4, Dr. Steve Moore, a general dentist from West Chester, and David Owsiany, ODA’s executive director, testified in favor of dental insurance reform legislation at a hearing of the Ohio House Insurance Committee.  House Bill 159, sponsored by Reps. Bob Hackett (R-London) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton), would prohibit dental ... [continue reading]

The Exhibit Hall at the 2013 ODA Annual Session (Sept. 19-22 in Columbus) is not just the perfect place to purchase products and equipment, but also gives attendees the chance to relax, enjoy special events, win prizes and grab lunch. The Exhibit Hall will feature more than 200 exhibitors, with products from dental chairs and loupes to handpieces ... [continue reading]

As the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, the Ohio Dental Association and Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. (ODASC) are closely monitoring how the new law will affect dentists. Several new taxes and a new rating platform will take effect Jan. 1, 2014, which will likely affect costs for consumers and employers who provide ... [continue reading]

The Alliance of the Ohio Dental Association went “On the Road Again” this year to provide oral health education to seniors and children in Ohio. Alliance members traveled to various schools and senior locations to present programs and hand out oral health care kits in Appalachia. “With the road trips, it gives us a chance to get ... [continue reading]

The 147th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session, to be held in Columbus from Sept. 19 to 22, will feature a wide selection of continuing education courses designed for every member of the dental team. Course offerings include lectures, roundtables discussions, and nearly 20 hard to find, hands-on workshops. One innovative workshop the ODA is ... [continue reading]

On June 4, the Ohio House Insurance Committee held a hearing on House Bill 159, an ODA-backed bill that would prohibit dental insurance companies from dictating the fees dentists charge for services that the insurers do not cover. Below is an abridged version of the testimony I provided to the committee. Chairman Hackett and members of the Ohio ... [continue reading]

Membership in organized dentistry provides numerous benefits from savings on products and services used in dental offices to CE offerings and networking opportunities. However, your membership also offers you access to valuable information on a variety issues, including legal and regulatory compliance. Each day the ODA legal department fields ... [continue reading]

Numerous entities within the Ohio Dental Association, ranging from the Executive Committee and advocacy team to the Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice (CDCPDP) and its Dental Insurance Working Group, work to identify and address dental insurance issues. As part of this process, the ODA conducts environmental scans of many issues, ... [continue reading]