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The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists invites dentists in practice for 10 years or less to come with their families to the New Dentist Zoo Day with the ODA. This event is July 13 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This fun-filled day includes lunch and a private animal presentation from 1-3 p.m. along with full access to the zoo from ... [continue reading]

Attaining work-life balance in dentistry does not have to be a difficult task. This is especially true if you own your practice because it allows you to schedule patient appointments at convenient times. That being said, finding a balance can be difficult if you’re dealing with other life situations, such as starting a family, making time for ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session features a variety of CE opportunities and special events designed especially for new dentists. Plus, new dentists receive a $50 discount on CE! The 2019 ODA Annual Session is Oct. 3-6 in Columbus. ODA members who have been practicing for 10 years or less will receive a one-time $50 discount on any paid CE course ... [continue reading]

ODA members meet with Ohio Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) during the 2019 ODA Day at the Statehouse. About 125 dentists, dental residents, students and spouses met with their state senators and representatives at the 2019 Ohio Dental Association Day at the Statehouse on April 10, including about 20 dental students from The Ohio State University ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session will feature nationally known speakers for the entire dental team. Register now at www.oda.org. Course registration for the 2019 ODA Annual Session opens this month. To register and view a full list of courses and events, click here. This year’s Annual Session – Connect. Learn. Excel. – is Oct. 3-6 ... [continue reading]

Dentist-to-dentist contact is the proven, most successful form of outreach to help build membership in organized dentistry, and active members know first-hand the value that membership provides. Nearly 70% of dentists in Ohio are members of the ODA, and as the organization grows the ODA can offer stronger benefits plus have a stronger voice at the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Michael Halasz, ODA president, recently filmed a scene in his office for a horror/fantasy movie. A couple months ago, I did something I've never done before. I auditioned to be in a movie, and I got the part. It’s a low-budget horror/fantasy called “The Color of the Sun.” (Starring KateLynn Newberry, written and directed by ... [continue reading]

Last month's column reviewed some recent developments related to dental specialty designation and advertising. I pointed out that in 2016, the Ohio State Dental Board changed its rules to clarify that dentists who meet the criteria for specialty status and hold themselves out as specialists do not have to limit their practice to performing only ... [continue reading]

Embezzlement is a crime of opportunity, and it happens because it can. It is impossible to know the exact prevalence of embezzlement in dental offices as much goes undetected and unreported, but studies indicate that at least one in three dentists will be embezzled throughout the life of the practice. Dentists are particularly susceptible to fraud ... [continue reading]

Last month's column focused on the dental insurance resources that are available to Ohio Dental Association member dentists via the ODA. In this month’s issue, we'll take a look at the many resources that the American Dental Association has to help members with third party payment issues. Third party payer advocacy and individual ... [continue reading]