Category: ODA Today

The following article is part of a series of reviews encompassing various medical issues relevant to dentistry today. The ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee (DELC) recruited a handful of experts to write these concise reviews to inform our member dentists about the most current opinions, positions and evidence on the topics. We hope ... [continue reading]

More than a third of HIV patients develop oral conditions from immune systems compromised by the virus and its treatment, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While advances in HIV treatment have dramatically improved patient lifespans and quality of life, nagging side effects remain; among the most common is chronic inflammation ... [continue reading]

Dentists and students from Ohio attended the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in March to discuss issues important to dentistry with legislators. Most of us are familiar with the shtick of Rodney Dangerfield where he complains of getting no respect. There are probably several instances where you have felt the same sentiment; that as a small ... [continue reading]

A few years ago, an article in the “American Medical Association News” noted that “lawmakers, physician organizations and courts are taking steps to combat unethical testimony” by physicians who make “careers” providing expert testimony in medical malpractice cases using “unethical tactics to sway ... [continue reading]

In 2010, the Ohio General Assembly, with the backing of the Ohio Dental Association, created the Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP). OHASP allows dentists to utilize dental hygienists in designated underserved locations outside of the traditional office setting under a relaxed level of supervision. Dentists and hygienists can utilize ... [continue reading]

MetLife is continuing to cause angst and frustration for dentists across the state by persisting in sending notices, in some cases three or four notices, to dentists stating “electronic funds transfer (EFT) is [MetLife’s] preferred method for provider reimbursements and this payment will be [MetLife’s] only method for provider ... [continue reading]

April begins with a holiday dedicated to misbelief. For one day, we attempt to create belief in disbelief. Sadly, now on April Fool’s Day, we’re all wary. The stakes are too high and we have ruined a perfectly good holiday. But what about April 2? It seems like every day has become a battle between incredulity and credulity. Look out ... [continue reading]

There’s nothing better tasting than a glass of whole milk vs. other dairy options ... and I’m writing about milk that’s pasteurized after being harvested from a cow. No fair comparing it to almond milk or other products that are “milk substitutes.” The same applies to the news that I digest. I want whole news. I ... [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 3 year/10,000 mile lease (terms established by Crown Mercedes) on a 2017 ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarships and grants are now open.  Available scholarship opportunities for 2017 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2017 Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering their D4 ... [continue reading]