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Wow, I can't believe how quickly 2017 has flown by. Now, it is time for me to make my annual New Year’s resolutions: to eat better, exercise more (I have been told that golf does not count) and lose weight. These resolutions are, most likely, what a lot of us are “considering.” I have thought of a few resolutions that are easy ... [continue reading]

The ODA will be hosting two important dental events in Columbus during the month of March, and all ODA member dentists are invited and encouraged to attend. ODA Day at the Statehouse On March 7 the ODA will be hosting its annual Day at the Statehouse in Columbus. This is the most important dental advocacy event of the year. As you already know, ... [continue reading]

The 132nd Ohio General Assembly is half way through its two-year term and has already considered several hundred bills. Many of these bills would have a direct impact on dentists, 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 ... [continue reading]

Like almost everything else associated with Medicare’s prescription drug rule, the most recent actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have sparked a flurry of calls to the Ohio Dental Association from member dentists. Late last year, CMS announced its plans to rescind certain Medicare Part C and D requirements for ... [continue reading]

A teacher came into her classroom in the morning and wrote her “Word of the Day” onto the board. She stepped back and admired her excellent handwriting, which she had worked hard over the years to perfect. In bold letters, it proclaimed “APATHY.” Satisfied with her work, she walked out of the room to fill up her coffee mug, ... [continue reading]

Can you identify at least three potentially addicting/Dopamine releasing substances that have been around for at least 5,000+ years? (Hint: two of them can be smoked.) OK, time’s up. Nicotine and opium can be smoked while the third is a liquid – alcohol. All three are controlled substances – to a degree – in American society. All ... [continue reading]

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be March 7 in Columbus. Day at the Statehouse gives dentists, dental residents and dental students an opportunity to speak with their legislators about issues important to dentistry and advocate for issues that impact their patients, their ... [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]

On Jan. 1, Medicaid dental benefits began to cover tobacco cessation counseling services. These services for the control and prevention of oral disease are now a covered service for individuals who use or have a history of using tobacco products. Tobacco cessation counseling services are represented by procedure code D1320 and the maximum fee is ... [continue reading]

ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. To download the posters, visit ... [continue reading]