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Aug 15 2022
At the end of the day, our stories are who we are and what we know. We share them with each other, so they know what to think about us. We try to convince them that we are a person they can love and count on. But the stories are only words. As a writer, I am always working in my novels to “show, don’t tell.” In the literary world, that ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
The 2022 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 15-17 in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel. Register at www.oda.org by Aug. 1 to ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
In 2021, a total of 14 dentists served in dental health resource shortage areas through the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program and Ohio Dental Hygienist Loan Repayment Program 2021 Annual Report. “The program is a great way to help offset the significantly ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
Dr. Thomas Matanzo has been involved in organized dentistry throughout his career. In recognition of his efforts he will receive the 2022 Ohio Dental Association ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
As a new dentist, Dr. Natasha Sheridan has been active in organized dentistry at the local and state level. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
Ohio Dental Association staff members are available via phone and email to provide you with personalized answers to your specific questions as a benefit of your membership. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, COVID-19 regulations, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. Some examples of ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
My name is Dr. Thomas Matanzo and I am the current ODA Services Corp. chair and a proud ODA member. I would like to tell you about OhioDDS, our free Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA dentists exclusive access to discounted pricing ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
Throughout our lives, many of us try to give a helping hand to someone in need. It is with this kind of thinking that the Subcouncil on Dentists Concerned for Dentists (DCD) was formed to help Ohio dentists with alcohol or substance abuse problems. As a subcouncil of the Council of Membership, DCD is charged with assisting as the facilitator ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we conclude the 2021 policy year (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), BWC will be requiring all ... [continue reading]
Jul 14 2022
Dentists who have a negative incentive finding related to Medicaid Episodes of Care should submit a request for reconsideration by July 29, 2022.
Dentists who have not already done so are strongly encouraged to “exercise their right of appeal of their Episodes of Care adverse determination” to ODM utilizing the ODM appeal form ... [continue reading]
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