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Nov 13 2023
The Ohio Oral Health Access Supervision Program (OHASP) was created in 2010 by the legislature with the intent to give clinical providers the opportunity to increase access to care in Ohio.  House Bill 190 established the program in ORC 4715.361 and gave the dental board the authority to write administrative rules to establish the program.  In ... [continue reading]
Nov 13 2023
Last year we provided an update on what appeared to be a relatively small trend that has been seen over the years of insurance companies and third-party administrators (TPAs) using virtual stored value cards as a means of reimbursing dentists for care they provided to covered patients. Virtual stored value cards are virtual credit or debit ... [continue reading]
Nov 13 2023
When asked what his favorite composition was, bandleader Duke Ellington said, “the next one!” That’s the nature of the artistic process. We’re fully alive and engaged in the space between now and what’s about to come. We’re hearing so much about burnout in the profession. While there are many causes of individual burnout, it’s ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
The 2023 ODA Annual Session featured 45 live CE courses presented by 32 different local and ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Each year when given the opportunity to write an article for the ODA Wellness Trust, I go back to the reason we started this health plan for our members – to give our members quality benefits with superior service. The ODA has sponsored a health plan for over 25 years. These plans have evolved over time, and it wasn’t until the Affordable ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Ohio Dental Association members can receive access to exclusive discounts by signing up for OhioDDS, the ODA’s group purchasing organization. OhioDDS members receive guaranteed savings through Safco. OhioDDS members are guaranteed to save 10% when ordering national brand products through Safco. Additionally, OhioDDS has partnered with these ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Dr. Thomas Kelly, an ODA past president, installs the 2023-24 ODA Executive Committee. From left: ODA Secretary Dr. Roderick Adams, Jr, ODA Treasurer Dr. Rob Mazzola, ODA Speaker of the House of Delegates Dr. Kelly Roth, ODA President Dr. Manny Chopra, ODA President-elect Dr. Hal ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 21 and 22 in conjunction with the 2023 ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including: Resolution 01-23, which amends the Ohio Dental Association’s Bylaws, in order to be consistent with the American Dental ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Registration for 2024 Give Kids A Smile events is now open. Dentists, their staff members and others planning to hold Give Kids A ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Medworks will be providing free dental care to the community on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 in Cleveland. Dental professionals and community volunteers are needed to help provide free dental care to patients of all ages. Services include dental screenings, cleanings, extractions, fillings and temporary partials for adults and sealants ... [continue reading]
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