Category: ODA Today

The ODA is offering a free online course to meet new opioid CE requirement. The ODA has created a free online CE course exclusively available to ODA members to help them meet a new requirement from the Ohio State Dental Board. The rule requires two hours of opioid CE for each of the next two bienniums in order for dentists to renew their license ... [continue reading]

Paul Smith, a storytelling expert, will present a keynote presentation and breakout session at ODA Leadership Institute. The 2020 ODA Leadership Institute – What’s your story? – will highlight the power of storytelling. The event will take place March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ... [continue reading]

The 2020 Give Kids A Smile kickoff will take place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Feb. 8. The 2020 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Feb. 8. “Serving as the launch site for the statewide Give Kids A Smile event demonstrates our College of ... [continue reading]

In 2018, the ODA Foundation created the Annual Circles of Impact to recognize generous donors who joined with the Foundation to make an even greater impact on oral health in Ohio.  The ODA Foundation Circles of Impact recognizes donors at the Champion ($85-$169), Humanitarian ($170-$499), Philanthropist ($500-$999) and Altruist ($1,000+) ... [continue reading]

The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently held a Give Kids A Smile event in its new dental clinic. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently opened its new dental clinic and Health Education Campus. The new $67 million dental clinic is a three-story, 132,000 square foot facility that has ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated shortage areas, treat Medicaid patients and provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The 2020 application period for the ODLRP is now open and the deadline to apply is Feb. 15. The goal of the ODLRP is to attract dentists to ... [continue reading]

For me, January is a time to step back, take stock and attempt to improve. I tend to be more successful at this in areas of office and home as opposed to losing weight and getting in shape. However, I intend to give it my best shot. This made me think about dentistry as a whole. Are we stepping back and taking stock? Are we giving it our best? ... [continue reading]

One of the benefits of being an ODA member is that you can call the ODA staff and get answers to regulatory compliance questions. The ODA staff is experienced in assisting dentists in remaining compliant with Ohio’s laws and regulations and in limiting exposure to liability. We regularly get calls from dentists with dental practice-related ... [continue reading]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) classifies dental offices as places of public accommodation. Accordingly, offices must make "reasonable modifications" to their practices, policies and procedures in order to accommodate disabled patients. This act covers all types of disabilities, but in this article I want to discuss one of the most ... [continue reading]

Representatives of the Ohio Dental Association and the Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG) met in mid-December to discuss recent changes that DCPG had made to its crown and core buildup claim review criteria. The changes, which went into effect on Oct. 1, 2019, caused much concern and controversy among many dentists in the Cincinnati area. DCPG is a ... [continue reading]