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Most of us have had someone in our family or circle of friends graduate in the last month or so, so a lot of us have heard some version of a graduation speech ranging from tearful goodbyes to soaring inspirational rhetoric to Will Ferrell’s silliness. I am guilty of tending to zone out during a lot of these speeches, but this year I was ... [continue reading]

It is no surprise to any practicing dentist that the challenges of keeping up with changes to the laws and regulations impacting dentistry can be daunting.  Fortunately, organized dentistry works to impact those rules and regulations before they are enacted to ensure they are based on sound science and make sense for patients and dental ... [continue reading]

A growing trend in dentistry the last 20 years is the increasing prevalence of associateship arrangements in dental practices. With Baby Boomers reaching retirement age and new dentists strapped with record levels of student-loan debt, this trend is likely to continue. Surveys indicate that a majority of new dentists entering private practice will ... [continue reading]

"How should a claim be billed when the treating dentist is not the entity that’s supposed to receive payment for the service?" The Ohio Dental Association receives that question with some degree of regularity throughout the year. The calls typically come from practices that are either bringing on an associate for the first time or are ... [continue reading]

The other evening, I attended the annual members’ party and ceremony for the installation of officers of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society. I try to make it to this event each year, as it is an excellent chance to catch up with friends and have fun with others in our profession. This year’s incoming president, Dr. Dan Gindi, shared ... [continue reading]

As I write this, my husband is preparing for this upcoming Sunday, to address the graduation class from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. I have pressurized him to make it interesting. You see, I must share with you that I really enjoy listening to public addresses. Whether it is a State of the Union address or an ... [continue reading]

This year's ODA Annual Session will again 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 ... [continue reading]

The deadline for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarship applications is quickly approaching.  Available scholarship opportunities for 2017 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2017 Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association began offering a new way for dentists to pay their membership dues beginning with the 2016 membership year - Reward Program Payment with Benco Dental. The Reward Program Payment allows dentists to redeem their Benco Dental BluChips® for a dues credit toward their ADA, ODA and local dental society dues. Dentists can ... [continue reading]

The ODA has launched a new monthly podcast series called "ODcAst: The Ohio Dental Podcast!" This monthly podcast is a convenient new communications vehicle featuring ODA staff members and other experts discussing the latest information related to the ODA and dentistry in Ohio. The most recent podcast features information about this year’s ODA ... [continue reading]