Category: ODA Today

Please be aware that there is a ring of impostors pretending to be employed by the Ohio State Dental Board who are trying to scam dentists out of money. They are calling from what appears to be the Dental Board’s phone lines. They are further threatening to revoke dental licenses and even going to the extent of requesting immediate monetary ... [continue reading]

Dr. Hal Jeter began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with “ODA Today,” Jeter looks forward to his ... [continue reading]

Earlier this year, I wrote a column about the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would ban most non-compete clauses in employment contracts. As I wrote at the time, this rule would have a significant impact on employment contracts across all professions, including dentistry. In fact, I have had the chance to review hundreds of dentist ... [continue reading]

The ADA’s Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (Code) requires dentists to respect patients’ rights to self-determination and confidentiality. Section 1 – Principle: Patient Autonomy of the Code “expresses the concept that professionals have a duty to treat the patient according to the patient’s desires, within the ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Medicaid has responded to the Ohio Dental Association’s formal request for ODM to standardize the administration of state’s Medicaid dental benefit program across the fee-for-service and managed care programs. The ODA’s request was prompted by ongoing concerns many ODA members have expressed with how DentaQuest ... [continue reading]

In the colorful tapestry of Italian idioms, there’s a phrase that should resonate deeply with our profession: “Non avere peli sulla lingua.”  Literally translated as “don’t have hair on the tongue.” This vivid expression encapsulates a principle that should be at the core of every dental practice – to speak the truth plainly and ... [continue reading]

One of our faithful readers, Dr. John Smith, of Logan, sent me a clipping that talked about our (dentists’) preoccupation (OK, obsession) with detail. The philosophical questions asked were that if we become so focused on minutia, do we lose track of the big picture? And what does a professional lifetime of minutia focusing do to us? We all ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Annual Session will be held Sept. 12-14 in Columbus and will feature CE for the entire dental team, an expansive Exhibit Hall and fun social events. Courses are filling fast, so be sure to register today to reserve your spot. The 2024 ODA Annual Session schedule is loaded with outstanding lectures, workshops, special events and ... [continue reading]

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please text or dial 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This service is free and confidential. Providing wellness resources to member dentists is a top priority for the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. “So many ... [continue reading]

Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, is available from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15 for Jan. 1, 2025 coverage. The ODA Wellness Trust is available exclusively to ODA members and their staff and features a more extensive provider network than most individual health insurance plans. It also has a wide range of ... [continue reading]