Category: ODA Today

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important legislative advocacy event, is set for Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in downtown Columbus. “According to surveys, our membership places a high value on advocacy for the dental profession,” said David Owsiany, ODA executive director. “ODA’s Day at the ... [continue reading]

Looking for assistance in paying off dental student loan debt while also making a difference to those less fortunate? Nearly $110,000 in dental student loan repayment funds are still available through the Ohio Department of Health for eligible Ohio dentists who contractually agree to treat patients in areas of the state designated as having a ... [continue reading]

For dental professionals throughout the region, the Ohio Dental Association’s 2013 Annual Session will be The Source for all things dental. “We’re looking forward to a great meeting,” said this year’s Annual Session General Chairman Dr. Bruce Grbach regarding the event scheduled for Sept. 19 through 22 at the Greater ... [continue reading]

At the 2012 House of Delegates, we passed an amended substitute resolution (02-12) encouraging all dentists in Ohio to be trained minimally in basic life support techniques. The substitute resolution avoided the two great worries we have in leadership in organized dentistry – the slippery slope and unproven mandates – but clearly ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State Dental Board recently elected new officers for 2013. The board held an election during its Dec. 5, 2012, meeting and Dr. Larry Kaye, a periodontist from Akron, was re-elected board president for 2013. Kaye also served as president during 2011 and 2012. Dr. Greg McDonald, a general dentist from Springboro, was elected ... [continue reading]

2012 was another banner year for the Ohio Dental Association in the legislative arena. The success of this past year can be attributed to an integrated three-prong approach to legislative advocacy that combines focused executive leadership, grassroots advocacy and a strong political action committee. The ODA’s executive committee directs the ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services Laws affecting dental insurance and dental benefit plans can significantly impact the typical dental practice. Ohio dentists should be aware of three pieces of legislation considered by the just completed session of the state legislature that will likely be re-introduced in some form to ... [continue reading]

As we start the New Year, it is a good time to look back on the great events the Ohio Dental Association held in 2012 and take a peek at what is on the horizon for 2013.  So, get your calendars out, save the dates and plan to attend!   2012 ODA Events On Feb. 3, 2012, we held our Give Kids a Smile kick-off event at the Case Western ... [continue reading]

As the New Year begins, hope springs eternal for a new day.  Like opening day in baseball, everyone begins with a fresh start and being in first place.  This year I hear nothing but uncertainty and anxiety.   As we have discussed, the imminent implementation of the Affordable Care Act is a cause for uncertainty, given the fact ... [continue reading]

“Please give me some good advice in your next letter. I promise not to follow it.” Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892 - 1950), Letters It’s early December as I write this and I’m tired – don’t have a clue what to fill your minds with as we start a brand new year. Therefore, I think I’ll just let you folks do ... [continue reading]