Category: ODA Today

It has been estimated that synthetic identity fraud, the creation of new identities with stolen or fabricated data, is the fastest-growing financial crime in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics has reported “in 2021, about 23.9 million U.S. residents age 16 or older (9% of the population) had ... [continue reading]

Not All Who Wander Are Lost, But Some Need a Guide In J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved epic “The Lord of the Rings,” we encounter the enigmatic character of Aragorn. Of him, Tolkien famously wrote, “Not all those who wander are lost.” This poetic line speaks to the noble quest and inner compass that guides some individuals through life’s ... [continue reading]

With 100% authenticity, I am writing this piece as I sit in the waiting room of a busy pediatric dental office. My son has a hypoplastic molar, and between you and me and the ODA, let’s just say it got away from us. Routine operative dentistry hits differently when it’s your own kid, and I am feeling a mixture of guilt, anxiety and annoyance. ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Annual Session featured 37 CE courses presented by 39 local and national experts, 157 vendors in an ... [continue reading]

Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, begins Oct. 15 and lasts through Nov. 15 for Jan. 1, 2025 coverage. The ODA Wellness Trust is a private, dentist-owned, self-funded health benefits plan, developed by ODA member dentists for ODA member dentists and their staffs to provide high quality health benefits ... [continue reading]

This summer, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation that prohibits dental insurers from forcing dentists to accept the fees insurers set for non-covered services. This was the result of many years of advocacy from the Ohio Dental Association on the topic. This legislation will go into effect 90 days after it was signed, and dental insurance ... [continue reading]

Registration for 2025 Give Kids A Smile ... [continue reading]

Dr. Ron Occhionero has been a leader in organized dentistry, a visionary for dental education and an innovator leading the charge in the ... [continue reading]

Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, is available from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15. 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 deductible options to fit ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 12 and 13 in conjunction with the 2024 ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including: Resolution 01-24, which proposed that the Ohio Dental Association support the use of environmentally conscientious measures in the ... [continue reading]