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May 14 2012
by Jackie Best A program that provides educational and health resources to children in low-income families is making a push to help these children find dental homes. Head Start is a federal program started in the 1960s for children from birth to age 5 from low-income families aimed at preparing them for school. The program promotes ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Students from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine toured dental offices in the Cleveland area and got the opportunity to learn about their options post-graduation.
“The students get to see how their education translates into day-to-day work,” said Sara Fields, ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services
In the March issue of the ODA Today, this column reported on a controversial payment method that some third party administrators (TPAs) had begun using as a means of reimbursing dentists who have provided care to patients covered by ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
The Ohio General Tax Amnesty Program is now under way and lasts until June 15, 2012.
Through this program, taxpayers can catch up on certain back taxes that were due on or any time before May 1, 2011, without having to pay any penalties and only having to pay half of the interest ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Dr. Nan Tertel, a general dentist in Toledo, is the ODA Annual Session 2012 General Chairman. Throughout the summer she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 146th Annual Session, Sept. 13 - 16, 2012 in Columbus. Here is her first installment.
Practice Management Learning ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Reality TV shows. Ancient Egyptian discoveries. An ancient evil that threatens the world. Romance. Mystery. And a dentist?
Dr. Matthew Messina, Ohio Dental Association executive editor and spokesman for the American Dental Association, recently published his first novel, “The Curse of Sekhem ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Two years after its creation, the Ohio Good DEED (Dedicated to Environmental Excellence in Dentistry) Program is continuing to expand and now has over 100 participating dentists. The Good DEED Program recognizes dental offices for implementing simple and innovative solutions to minimize their environmental impact in Ohio. It is a voluntary, ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
by Jackie Best
After reviewing a recent study that found a correlation between dental X-rays and the most common type of brain tumors, the American Dental Association continues to recommend that dentists order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and treatment. The ADA also cites some reasons why ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Last month, State Sen. Bill Seitz (R- Cincinnati) and State Rep. Bob Hackett (R-London) introduced legislation which would prohibit dental insurers from establishing fee schedules on dental services that the insurers do not cover for enrollees. The ODA strongly supports the effort. Sen. Seitz’s proposal, Senate Bill 324, is assigned to ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
I have received a significant amount of positive feedback related to my recent series of columns on the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the legal challenges to President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. This month, I continue to discuss issues related to this potentially landmark case that ... [continue reading]
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