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There has been confusion about various proposals for an ER Diversion plan for dentists during the current emergency situation. It is the ODA’s position to support the current plan (as outlined below) which is to utilize ALL DENTAL OFFICES as the first point of contact for patients to ensure that dental patients do not present to ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 2 at 2 p.m. titled "Student Loan Repayment During Uncertain Times." In the webinar, Laurel Road, the ADA-endorsed student loan refinancing program, will share more information on the federal response to COVID-19, what you should consider if you plan to refinance, ... [continue reading]

On Monday, the ODA sent out an email with information about the CARES Act for dental offices. We have received feedback from our members that had previously applied for an EIDL SBA loan that they received a message informing them that they could apply for an advance on their loan. If you wish to apply for the advance on your EIDL, please ... [continue reading]

Over the weekend, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. This law includes many provisions intended to help small business owners, including dentists. The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship put together a Small Business Resource Guide to the CARES Act with ... [continue reading]

The ODA has received several calls related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which passed and was signed into law earlier this month. The main questions are related to whether a dentist employer must provide paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave for employees and if so in what circumstances. Below is a brief ... [continue reading]

During the state of Ohio’s stay at home order, some dentists may find themselves with extra time available. The ODA has a few online resources available to keep dentists informed and prepare to return to their practices.   Online opioid CE   The Ohio State Dental Board is now requiring all dentists to complete two hours of ... [continue reading]

The U.S. Department of Justice warns that a number of scams related to COVID-19 have been reported.    According to the Justice Department, reported scams include: Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud. Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization ... [continue reading]

Dental offices providing emergency care are not subject to stay at home order On Sunday, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton issued a “Stay at Home” Order.  The Order states that “all individuals currently living within the State of Ohio are ordered to stay home or at their place of residence except as allowed in this ... [continue reading]

We know you are facing significant change and hardship due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Below are some resources that may help you traverse through these difficult times. On Saturday, March 14, when we were told health care providers would be restricted to providing emergency procedures only, we explained to Ohio policy makers that this ... [continue reading]

Yesterday, the state of Ohio issued an order stating that dentists should limit their care to emergency situations. Below are a few recommendations to consider when closing your office to non-emergency patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Turn off automated recalls for patients if you have an automated patient recall ... [continue reading]