News

The American Dental Association has launched a new webpage dedicated to third-party payer issues. It is a one-stop shop for members looking for resources on plan participation, legislative matters and how the association can help members navigate various dental benefit issues. The webpage, ADA.org/dentalplans, includes informative videos, ... [continue reading]

In an "ADA News" article, the American Dental Association is advising dentists to be cautious when entering into contracts containing auto renewal provisions. The ADA has received several calls recently related to contracts with a hazardous waste/infectious waste pickup company. A number of dentists “have contacted the ADA to report ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation has created a new scholarship in memory of ODA past president Dr. Ralph E. "Jim" Snelson - the Forward Ever Scholarship. Snelson always had a focus on creating a positive future for the profession of dentistry and organized dentistry. When he served as president of the ODA, his slogan was “Forward Ever, Backward ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation has recently teamed up with Kroger Community Rewards to create a new way for dentists to support the foundation, without having to spend any extra money. Dentists, students, residents and spouses can now support the Foundation simply by shopping at Kroger. The ODA Foundation receives donations from Kroger ... [continue reading]

With the support of the Kellogg Foundation, Universal Health Care Action Network (UHCAN) Ohio and the Ohio Dental Hygiene Association, State Sen. Peggy Lehner recently introduced a bill that would allow midlevel dental providers in Ohio.  Advocates state these dental therapists would help solve the access to care problem in areas of the state ... [continue reading]

The 2016 ODA Annual Session will feature several opportunities for new dentists, including a new event to help dentists find a job. This year’s ODA Annual Session will be the main event celebrating the ODA's 150th anniversary and will be Sept. 15-18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session is a free event aimed ... [continue reading]

Legislation to create a dental therapist in Ohio was introduced in the Ohio Senate on May 17. The Ohio Dental Association is strongly opposed to this legislation. Senate Bill 330 creates a new midlevel dental provider, a dental therapist, plus changes the delegable duties and supervision of hygienists, assistants and EFDAs. Sen. Peggy Lehner ... [continue reading]

OSU dental student Spencer Tepe, Dr. Joe Crowley and Dr. David Vorherr meet with Ohio Sen. Bill Seitz (far left) at the 2016 ODA Day at the Statehouse to talk about issues important to dentistry. The Ohio Dental Association provides a wide range of products and services to help make the entire dental team's job easier, so that dentists ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's Mid-Biennium Review proposes several new strategies to fight opiate abuse, including requiring dentists to be licensed with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to be able to purchase and distribute controlled substances. Several bills regarding Kasich’s Mid-Biennium Budget Review have been introduced by state lawmakers, ... [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. “Cost ... [continue reading]