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WOW, OUTSTANDING, GREAT, EXCEPTIONAL, these are just a few of the adjectives that I could use to describe the 2018 ODA Annual Session. This year’s line-up of speakers, programs and events are superlative. There is something for the ENTIRE dental team. The complete line-up of speakers can be found in the Annual Session Program or online at ... [continue reading]

Dentists who sign participating provider agreements with preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and other contracting organizations acknowledge they must know and comply with terms of those agreements. A case recently submitted to the Ohio Dental Association's Dental Insurance Working (DIWG) illustrates the need for dentists to be aware of the ... [continue reading]

For more than 20 years, I have been doing interviews about the ADA Seal of Acceptance. I’ve been telling reporters and, through them, the public that the Seal is the mark that affirms that a product says what it does and does what it says. It is the emblem placed by the profession that allows people to be confident in their purchase, stating ... [continue reading]

I’m not sure why the second time is so much different from the first, but it is! I’m talking about children, and more specifically my grandchildren. All of you that are blessed to have grandchildren know what I mean. Perhaps the primary difference is due to the fact that these grandchildren are not totally my or my wife’s ... [continue reading]

The pre-registration deadline for the 2018 ODA Annual Session is Aug. 3, and after that time registration prices go up. Attendees are encouraged to register by Aug. 3 to receive a discount on registration fees, and can continue to register for additional courses after that date because course fees do not change. And in addition to the ... [continue reading]

Brace yourself: the average student debt after graduation is about a quarter of a million dollars. Grace periods are typically 6 months. You’ll want to choose a repayment strategy and start as soon as possible. Understand key concepts - Interest: Interest is the rate charged to borrow money. The interest on your loan begins as soon as your ... [continue reading]

A growing number of young dentists are considering employment arrangements due to a variety of factors, perhaps most notably increasing educational debt coupled with the capital-intensive nature and uncertainty of establishing a new solo practice. There also are several perceived advantages to employment arrangements, including greater security ... [continue reading]

Navigating the different types of insurance available to dentists just out of school and to those starting a practice can be confusing. As a new dentist, you may find yourself wondering what insurance is really necessary. This guide provides information on what types of insurance you need to have, as well as additional insurance you may want to ... [continue reading]

More networking. More knowledge. More experiences. More resources. More skills. More technology. Discover more at the 2018 ODA Annual Session on Sept. 13-16, where More Engagement = More Achievement. This year's ODA Annual Session offers new dentists and dental students opportunities to connect with colleagues and resources. Receive $50 off a CE ... [continue reading]

ODA Vice President Dr. Sharon Parsons with her son Sean Herman who died from an overdose in 2016. More than 170 people die each day from drug addiction in the United States. One of those is Sean Herman, the son of Ohio Dental Association Vice President Dr. Sharon Parsons. He died from an overdose in 2016. Since then, Parsons has ... [continue reading]