Category: ODA Today

     During the Ohio Dental Association's Annual Session, to be held September 13-16, the ODA’s House of Delegates will consider a series of resolutions that would impact dentistry in Ohio and the operations of the ODA.      The House of Delegates is the ODA’s main policy-making body and is made ... [continue reading]

Dr. Nan Tertel, a general dentist in Toledo, is the ODA Annual Session 2012 General Chairman. Throughout the summer she has shared details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 146th Annual Session, September 13 - 16, 2012 in Columbus. In her final installment she talks about what else is available during Annual ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services       Over the past year the Ohio Dental Association has received a very small but increasing number of reports from ODA member dentists concerning letters they have received from insurance companies relative to utilization review related issues. Both contracting ... [continue reading]

     As a young orthodontist, Dr. Zachary Mellion has already made significant contributions to organized dentistry. For his efforts, Dr. Mellion will receive the ODA’s N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 146th ... [continue reading]

     For nearly 40 years Dr. Dennis McTigue has given back to the community by helping patients in need and by educating future dentists. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. McTigue will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to the dental profession at this year’s Callahan Celebration of ... [continue reading]

     Dr. Dominic Bitonte is a philanthropist dedicated to giving back to his community, and he is particularly committed to education. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. Bitonte will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to his community at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, ... [continue reading]

     Dentists are well respected professionals and are trusted members of any community.  As such, state law and the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (Code) place obligations upon dentists to report abuse and neglect at certain times.  It is important for dentists to be familiar with the legal ... [continue reading]

     Last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Affordable Care Act could have a significant impact on dentistry in Ohio.  Twenty-six states, including Ohio, and the National Federation of Independent Business filed litigation challenging the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care reform ... [continue reading]

     As the never-ending political season drones on, I’m always bothered by the fact that the best speech any candidate ever gives is their concession speech.  Time after time, when I hear the final address of a campaign, the losing candidate delivers the clearest, most focused words and I’m left shaking my ... [continue reading]

 “Best safety lies in fear.” William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), Hamlet, Act I, sc. 3      I’m not afraid of losing the hundreds of pictures of my grandkids that I have residing on my computer’s hard drive. I know that they’re safe. The reason I know they’re safe is that I’m afraid ... [continue reading]