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I️t still surprises me that I️ always feel a flush of emotion when I️ hear the American National Anthem, especially when it is sung in a stadium. It is still particularly unexpected since I️ was ... [continue reading]

Let’s all be clear about the 93% fee increase that started Jan. 1, 2024 for Ohio dental Medicaid. It would never have happened without the efforts of the Ohio Dental Association. Individual dentists in the state could not have done it. Small group practices would have failed and certainly, large DSOs could not have gotten this fee increase ... [continue reading]

So, let’s get real about the dental workforce in 2024. What can organized dentistry do for itself and for me? Furthermore, what can I do to help myself? The difficulty finding excellent committed dental staff is not a COVID issue. For the past 10 to 15 years we have had challenges hiring the kind of staff we all desire to have as a part of ... [continue reading]

First and foremost, I invite all dentists, ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 12-14 in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has built relationships with the pre-dent clubs at The Ohio State University and Miami University. Through the relationship, the undergraduate students volunteer at the ODA Annual Session and also have mentorship and networking opportunities with ODA members. “I believe it is EXTREMELY important to involve ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association recently launched a new webpage about recruiting and retaining dental staff members. This webpage is part of the ODA’s efforts to address staffing shortages faced by dentists. The webpage is available exclusively to ODA members and provides resources to help dentists recruit and retain staff. Resources ... [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, visit www.oda.org. Finding, hiring and retaining dental staff over the last three to four years has been, and continues to be, a ... [continue reading]

Online reviews are essential for dental practices, impacting their reputation, guiding patient choices and fostering ongoing improvement. Positive reviews not only serve as proof of your exceptional service but also act as a magnet for attracting new patients, where prospective new patients can assess the quality, professionalism and reliability ... [continue reading]

This year’s Annual Session is Sept. 12-14 in Columbus. ODA Annual Session is full of CE hours for every member of the dental team, vendors in our expansive Exhibit Hall and fun events that you won’t want to miss! Annual Session will feature 37 CE courses, 150+ vendors, 28 expert speakers, eight special events and 3,000+ dental professionals, ... [continue reading]