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Eric Richmond, the ODA's new director of legal and legislative services, with his wife, Katelyn, and their daughter, Layla. Hello "ODA Today" readers, my name is Eric Richmond and I am the new director of legal and legislative services for the ODA. I would like to take the time to introduce myself during this month’s legal brief. I promise ... [continue reading]

What do the Ohio Dental Association; Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana; and the peer review process all have in common? They all are concerned about issues related to medical necessity and quality of dental care. How they address these issues and particularly disputes involving them, however, varies significantly. Peer Review Peer ... [continue reading]

As an online marketing provider for dentists, helping dental practices and their patients stay safe and secure online is one of our top priorities. Each year Google makes countless updates to continually improve the searcher’s experience – for example, when people use search on a mobile device, the results show mobile-friendly sites ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association provides several resources to help dentists network and look for employment and employees – plus resources for those looking to buy or sell a dental practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking ... [continue reading]

The Children's Oral Health Network Board of Directors. The Children's Oral Health Network and the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “The ODA ... [continue reading]

This past July, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inducted the 2018 class. Gathering in Cooperstown, NY, were committed baseball fans and the six legends of baseball. The MLB Hall of Fame is one of the most exclusive clubs in sports, as there are now only 323 players who have been inducted into the baseball HOF. The new inductees are Vladimir ... [continue reading]

 As part of my executive position as ODA secretary, I participate in an annual summer retreat with incoming and existing ODA executives. This was my second three-day meeting. The president-elect is typically responsible for planning the “retreat” portion, which is centered around a team building exercise and a field-trip. This ... [continue reading]

Dental professionals and community volunteers are needed to help provide FREE dental care to patients of all ages at the second Annual Medworks Dental Clinic. The clinic will take place on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 at the Cleveland Convention Center. Services will include dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, fillings, ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute will be held March 15 and 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders. Attendees consistently rank the event as one of the top leadership development ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, two for $175 or six for $500, and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: Winner’s choice of a lease on a 2018 Mercedes E300 car or $20,000 cash (lease terms established ... [continue reading]