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Editor’s Note: Dr. Elizabeth Mueller, a pediatric dentist in Cincinnati, is the ODA Annual Session 2018 general chairman. Throughout the year, she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 152nd Annual Session, Sept. 13-16, 2018 in Columbus. Here is her first installment. If your answer ... [continue reading]

Dr. Timothy Edwards, a founding board member of KidSMILES Dental Clinic, sees a patient at the Columbus-area clinic. The ODA Foundation recently awarded the dental clinic a $5,000 grant. The ODA Foundation awarded the KidSMILES Dental Clinic with a $5,000 grant to help the Columbus-area clinic help provide a dental home to kids in ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is continuing to promote oral health and patient visits with ODA member dentists through an educational radio campaign that has been renewed for 2018. The ODA has partnered with the Ohio Society Association of Executives (OSAE) and the Ohio News Network (ONN) radio division on a public awareness campaign since 2012. ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2018 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]

CareWorksComp, the ODA Services Corp.-endorsed workers' compensation group rating plan, has shared several recent updates and reminders with the Ohio Dental Association. Unemployment and taxable wage base to increase for 2018: Ohio employers will pay higher unemployment taxes in 2018. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has ... [continue reading]

Muhammad Ali once said, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."  With this in mind, there are opportunities for dentists and our team members to volunteer for many worthy causes in 2018. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month.  This February, the national kick-off of Give Kids A Smile is ... [continue reading]

“U.S. News” recently released its list of “Best Jobs” in America and dentistry was well represented. Dentist ranked as the second best job and several dental specialties, including orthodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and prosthodontist were listed in the top 20. I have always maintained that dentistry is a ... [continue reading]

Policymakers routinely make decisions that impact dentists, dental patients and small businesses. The Ohio Dental Association, as part of its mission to support, protect and advance the interests of its member dentists, consistently monitors the issues before policymakers to ensure that dentistry’s interests are preserved. While the ... [continue reading]

Every month the Ohio Dental Association receives calls from member dentists concerning how to properly coordinate benefits (or issue refunds) for patients who are fortunate enough to be covered by multiple dental benefit plans. While the patient may benefit by having a lesser out-of-pocket expense, their multiple coverages can present ... [continue reading]

My oldest son, Michael (age 25), came to us last weekend and insisted that we go as a family to see the movie “The Greatest Showman.” He had gone with friends a few days before and loved it so much he felt compelled to have all of us go. As you might imagine, the five of us have vastly different tastes in movies, and getting three ... [continue reading]