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Annual Session attendees will have the opportunity to share dental practice information and earn continuing education (CE) credit, as well as prizes, by presenting a Table Clinic at the 2024 ODA Annual Session. Table Clinics, which are informal, interactive presentations that last up to 15 minutes, are presented by dentists, dental students, ... [continue reading]

­The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing Senate Bill 40 into law.  This new law includes two important dental-related reforms by (1) joining Ohio to the newly-created Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and (2) prohibiting dental insurance companies from setting fees for services the insurers do not even ... [continue reading]

This afternoon, Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 40 into law. This important legislation includes two ODA priorities – the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and dental non-covered services reform – both of which will benefit dental patients and dentists across Ohio. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact The ODA has a long ... [continue reading]

This article contains sensitive information about suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Providing wellness resources to member dentists is a top priority for the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. “Providing wellness ... [continue reading]

Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman will be presenting ... [continue reading]

New this year, the 2024 ODA Annual Session will feature a Dental Influencers Panel on Friday, Sept. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. Panelists will discuss their take on current trends and hot topics in dentistry. “We’re going to have amazing panelists that have taken a variety of career paths from practice owner, associate, to academics, oral pathology ... [continue reading]

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]

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of articles about workforce and staffing issues brought to you by the ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee as a benefit for ODA members. To view past articles, click here. In our first article, we reviewed the topic of dental staffing and how we got here. By here, I mean, an era that ... [continue reading]

Dr. Buchanan passed away on July 1, 2024, at Otterbein in St. Marys. Richard was the youngest of three children born to Dr. Robert S. Buchanan and Ruth (Meyer) Buchanan in Lima on Dec. 4, 1937. Both are deceased, as is his older brother, Robert. He is survived by his sister, Lyda Jones of Lima and Vero Beach, FL. His wife of 65 years, Reah ... [continue reading]

Dr. Denise Hering has been a leader at all levels of organized dentistry throughout her career. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, ... [continue reading]