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Feb 15 2023
ODA members can download and print required employment posters from the ODA’s website for free at ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is planning an event in Ashtabula on April 1 and 2. Volunteer general dentists, oral surgeons, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs are needed to hold another successful event that provides free dental services to the community. RAM held its first event in Ashtabula in 2018 and has provided over $1.7 million in free health ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2023 Awards of Excellence program.
The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education.
Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
As I write this article, we are still in the month of January, yet fittingly you will be reading this in February, the month we celebrate our U.S. Presidents. On Jan. 7, I attended the Governor’s Inaugural Ball accompanied by David Owsiany, Dr. Manny Chopra, and my husband, Herb. We had dinner with one of our lobbyists, Bob Blazer, and his ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Are you interested in learning how to make your dental practice more successful? Would you like to know about strategies to ensure your well-being and work-life balance as a dentist? Are you interested in the latest updates related to the laws and regulations impacting on dentistry in Ohio? Would you like to earn 4 free CE hours? Are ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many of our members throughout the state. I can honestly say in that time it has become abundantly clear that the dental profession is one of the most sincere and professional groups of people that I have ever encountered. Obviously, there are bad actors in any profession, but ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Multiple procedure reduction pricing on fee-for-service dental claims The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is responding favorably to a claims processing policy change that had begun to negatively impact Ohio dentists in a very significant way after being contacted by the Ohio Dental Association. The situation involves claims for multiple ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Work-life balance is the mythical equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demands of one’s career and the demands of personal life. While it is difficult to describe what good work-life balance looks like, people easily understand when imbalance occurs. Some of the common reasons leading to poor work-life balance include working ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The 2023 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 24-25 at the Hilton ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
Receiving a clear, concise explanation of the terms of a provider contract may help you decide if participating with such a plan is best for you and your patients, as well as helping you avoid unpleasant surprises under the contract in the future.
The ADA Contract Analysis Service will provide you with information concerning a proposed contract ... [continue reading]
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