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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]

In my practice I have donated dental care through programs like OPTIONS and Give Kids A Smile, however, I had not had the opportunity to participate in a Mission of Mercy event until recently. An old friend of mine, Steve Radack, invited me to participate in the MOM in Erie, Pennsylvania, when we were at the ADA House of Delegates in Denver in the ... [continue reading]

The Statewide Peer Review Workshop will be held in the morning of Friday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.) at the Hilton Columbus Polaris just prior to the Ohio Dental Association’s 2018 Leadership Institute. Attendees will learn risk management practices, proper peer review procedures, and how to ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by April 30 for the 2018 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2018, is considered past due. Dentists who have not already renewed their membership should do so as soon as possible so that membership benefits, ... [continue reading]

Having just completed their 40th year in dentistry, Cleveland Dental Society member Dr. Steve Marsh and his wife, Wendy, a dental hygienist and team member, decided to take on the roles of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity’s international president and first spouse for the coming year; they were responding to the request of the most recent three ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists is hosting an event immediately following Leadership Institute to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job match up with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH is a free event for members and will be held on March 24 ... [continue reading]