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Patient records are an excellent treatment tool, can play an important role in the defense of a malpractice claim and can be a valuable asset when the time comes to sell a practice. There are, however, several key things dentists should remember about their patient records. Access and confidentiality Ohio law defines a medical record as ... [continue reading]

To say the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) prescription drug rule has caused a lot of confusion and angst within Ohio dental practices is an understatement. Enforcement date changes, third-party payer responses to the rule and the basic premise of the rule itself have left many dentists unsure of the best action to take to address ... [continue reading]

Lots of people can watch what you do. Thanks to social media, now more than ever, hordes of anonymous people see who you are, who your friends are, what you are doing, track where you are going, read what you say … and comment on it. There’s an infinite number of complete strangers who are evaluating you, making judgments, scoring ... [continue reading]

I’m a sucker for an “underdog” movie. Ya’ll know what I mean. The character that isn’t supposed to win – that deserves to win ... and in the end – does! In one of my favorite movies, “Working Girl,” Melanie Griffith flawlessly plays an underdog role. During the climax of the movie her character ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for access to dental care grants and Ohio resident dental and EFDA student 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 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed House Bill 49, the state's main operating budget for fiscal years 2018-19. The spending plan underwent significant changes since January when Gov. John Kasich unveiled his version of the budget. While the bill has been signed into law, there is a possibility it will undergo further changes as the House of ... [continue reading]

The 2017 ODA Annual Session Exhibit Hall is one of the largest in the region and will include more than 200 exhibitors. The 2017 ODA Annual Session Exhibit Hall has several exciting new opportunities. This year, the Exhibit Hall will feature a Tech Bar, where dentists can speak to experts about digital and online technology. ... [continue reading]

This year's ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help newer dentists and fourth-year dental students who are looking for a job match up with more seasoned dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and will ... [continue reading]

Dr. Roger Hess is a recipient of one of the 2017 Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Awards. Dr. Roger Hess is very involved in Medworks, a non-profit organization that provides health care and dental care to those who are uninsured and under insured. Hess organizes and participates in the large scale dental clinic in his community ... [continue reading]

Dr. Lauren Czerniak is the 2017 recipient of the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award. Dr. Lauren Czerniak has been involved with organized dentistry at the local, state and national level and is committed to serving those in need in her community. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. ... [continue reading]