Category: ODA Today

I have a very good friend who happens to be a dentist also. Sound familiar? We met the first week of dental school. Our wives are friends. We ski together and play a lot of golf together. He shares their family cottage with us, and I share our favorite new wines with them. Our offices are about 2 miles apart. A few months ago, we had a mutual ... [continue reading]

From insurance coverage to whitening gel to credit card processing systems and more, the Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. (ODASC) has researched and endorsed products and companies to help dentists save time and money. “I use several of the ODASC endorsed products, and the savings more than cover the cost of my dues,” said Dr. ... [continue reading]

"Hey Rick Pitino, now that you've won your second NCAA title, where are you going?" "I'm going to Disney ... no check that, I'm going to the tattoo parlor," after all, a promise is a promise. And why not Rick, everyone I see these days looks like Herman Melville's Queequeg. Since both of your title teams are based in the Commonwealth, may I ... [continue reading]

“‘Splain it to me, Lucy”  – Desi Arnaz (1917-86)   As I age, I find that some of the changes in my daily life are disconcerting. I’m tired of explaining to others why I like things as they are, and I don’t think I need anyone to explain to me why I should change my point-of-view. I know, I know, to the ... [continue reading]

I have been blessed throughout my career to work and study together with a number of incredibly gifted and talented dentists. One of my current study clubs contains 12 colleagues from across the country, committed to advancing the treatment of TMD. It is our desire that TMD diagnosis and treatment be increasingly based on clinical and scientific ... [continue reading]

Last month, the Columbus Dispatch reported that a physician was sentenced to 10 days in jail for failing to report child abuse. The physician was also placed on five years probation and ordered to perform 200 hours of community services and pay a $250 fine plus court costs. The physician could also face discipline by the Ohio State Medical ... [continue reading]

Speakers at the April Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute addressed a number of topics related to leadership and dentistry in general. One thought provoking segment of the conference was produced during a session on employment issues and dentistry that was presented by ODA Director of Legal and Legislative Services Keith Kerns. Among the ... [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 Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association hosted an Executive Directors’ Forum in April and for the executive directors and staff of Ohio’s component dental societies. “We are fortunate to have many very effective local component dental societies in Ohio, so the Executive Directors’ Forum is a great opportunity for the ODA’s staff ... [continue reading]

Given our current low interest rate environment, it may be difficult for those who depend upon regular portfolio distributions to generate the level of income needed to sustain or supplement everyday living costs from the more traditional bond instruments. As an investor enters the distribution phase of his/her investment lifecycle, the long-term ... [continue reading]