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I have never had an op-ed topic blow up around me while I was in the process of bloviating about it! The art of opinion writing mainly revolves around reacting to events that have occurred in the past and not so much those actions that are ongoing. “The dust needs to settle before an opinion is rendered,” has always been a belief of ... [continue reading]

A perennial challenge in dental academia is how do we choose the best candidates applying to dental school. Over decades, criteria have shifted from purely academic performance and test scores to a “portfolio” or “dossier” of characteristics believed to be important for the dentist of today. Alas, there is no universal ... [continue reading]

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers announcing that dentists are required to obtain at a minimum a $50,000 surety bond per location, according to the American Dental Association. The bond must be obtained within 60 days of receipt of ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joe Crowley will give a presentation at the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute about his time serving as ADA president. Leadership Institute is March 15 and 16 in Columbus. Register now at www.oda.org/events. The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute – Aim High, Soar High – will be held on March 15-16 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. The ... [continue reading]

During the lame duck session of the 131st Ohio General Assembly, the contents of House Bill 184 passed through both chambers of the legislature. The ODA’s advocacy team was able to get the language of HB 184 included in another bill and in front of the legislature. On Dec. 13 the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 80-1. ... [continue reading]

The 2019 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Butler Tech Bioscience Center in West Chester on Gives Kids A Smile Day, which is Feb. 1. The 2019 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Butler Tech Bioscience Center in West Chester on Give Kids A Smile Day, which is Feb. 1. At the event, volunteer ... [continue reading]

As you consider making New Year's resolutions for 2019, don't forget to think about resolutions for your office. The ODA is here for you, and we have benefits that can help save you money, make sure your office is healthy, help you get involved in your community and connect with like-minded dentists. Make sure you’re making the most of your ... [continue reading]

To kick off the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, Mike Graham, the American Dental Association's vice president for government and public affairs, will provide an update on current events in Washington, D.C., including the latest on legislation and regulations impacting health care and dentistry.  His presentation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, ... [continue reading]

If I told you I knew the world's most underrated secret to success, would I have your attention? If I told you that you didn’t have to be brilliant or talented to make it work for you, would that interest you even more? But, if I told you ANYONE could do it, would that take away from how valuable the information is? Would you be thinking, well ... [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 was able to bless so many lives in 2018 because of the tremendous support of the members and friends of the Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]