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The November 2016 election is in the rearview mirror and many Americans are happy to see politics take a back seat for a while. The reality is, however, that legislators and policymakers will continue making decisions that impact your future as a dentist. Health care remains in the midst of transformative change and many issues important to Ohio ... [continue reading]

Over two and a half years ago a major Ohio dental insurer changed its reimbursement rate and participation obligations for newly contracted dentists. At the time, the carrier reported it made the change in order to stay competitive with other preferred provider organizations (PPOs) that were reimbursing their contracting dentists at lower rates ... [continue reading]

I was talking with a patient recently about movies we loved and he recommended one that I had never before heard of.  His favorite was “A Good Year.”  This 2006 film by director Ridley Scott stars Russell Crowe as London-based bond trader Max Skinner.  He has built a career as a ruthless stock market speculator and has ... [continue reading]

The view of an independent woman has certainly changed over the years. On the shoulders of women who fought for the right to vote, we have certainly made great strides. In the ’60s women were proud to “bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan.” Their interpretation of freedom was the ability to be able to earn a living but ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarships and grants are now open.  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 their D4 ... [continue reading]

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment program is now accepting applications. This program provides up to $50,000 to repay health profession student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to work at an approved NHSC site in a high-need, underserved area. Approved sites are located across the U.S. Participants can choose to ... [continue reading]

The 2017 Leadership Institute will be March 17-18 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Attendees will enhance their Leadership, Understanding, Collaboration and Knowledge in their practices and communities and within organized dentistry. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association and MedPro are offering a deal to new graduates to receive their first year of malpractice insurance at no cost to them. Recent graduates who are former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage be pre-paid by the ODA (subject to underwriting ... [continue reading]

ODA Leadership Institute provides many opportunities for dentists to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the state. This year's Leadership Institute will be March 17 and 18 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The 2017 ODA Leadership Institute will help attendees enhance their Leadership, Understanding, Collaboration and Knowledge ... [continue reading]

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed a law that will require all health care providers, including dentists, to obtain a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to possess, have custody or control of, and distribute a schedule I, II, III, IV, or V controlled substance. This requirement goes into ... [continue reading]