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One of my ENT physician colleagues asked me to see a patient for him, since she was having headaches that were refractory to his migraine treatments.  During our interview, she reported that she had “had a root canal done” this past June.  I asked who the dentist was, so that we could get the records to help determine why the ... [continue reading]

This is a different spin from my usual type of Op-Ed. Whether I make your day sweeter smelling depends on you ... the reader. I hope you enjoy this blend of topics. Floss vs. oral irrigation For some reason during the second half of this year, the media decided to question the efficacy of using floss as part of a daily regimen of oral health ... [continue reading]

Famed New York Yankee Hall of Famer, the late and beloved Yogi Berra, once infamously said: “When you come to the fork in the road, TAKE IT!” A brief and personal take on the evolution of “risk” in dentistry Once upon a time there was only the dentist and the patient.  No one came between the doctor and patient, and ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association seeks members to fill potential upcoming vacant at-large positions on ODA councils. The ODA is seeking nominations for at-large positions on the association’s Council on Access to Care and Public Service, Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice and the Council on Membership Services. Nominations for ... [continue reading]

There are many positives associated with dental insurance. Third-party payment has been shown to increase the likelihood that patients will access dental care. This can lead to better oral health outcomes for the patient and increased numbers of new patients, higher levels of treatment place acceptance and improved cash flow for the dental ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State Dental Board recently announced that it plans to step up enforcement of a law requiring prescribers to check the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) database before furnishing or issuing a prescription for a supply of an opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine for a period longer than seven days. The law also requires prescribers ... [continue reading]

Attendees fabricate a pressure-laminated mouthguard during a course presented by Dr. Jack Winters at the 2016 ODA Annual Session. Winters received the 2016 ODA Achievement Award for his contributions to sports dentistry. The 2016 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session – celebrating our past, building our future – was the main ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 15 and 16 in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including: Developing an in-year member dues installment payment program that will begin with the 2018 membership dues cycle. Adding two additional ... [continue reading]

This year, the ODA Foundation awarded 21 scholarships to dental students, one scholarship to a student going through a Community Dental Health Coordinator program, and two scholarships to EFDA students for a total of $60,000. The ODA Foundation has reached a giving milestone of awarding $1 million in grants and scholarships since its ... [continue reading]

The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2016-17 term on Sept. 16 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA House of Delegates and the Ad Interim Committee. The 2016-17 Executive Committee Officers are: President: ... [continue reading]