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A flurry of legislative activities occurred on dental-related bills in the first half of the year as the General Assembly prepared for its summer break, heading into the fall elections. Non-covered services On April 5, the Ohio Senate Insurance Committee held a hearing for opponent testimony regarding House Bill 95, which is supported by the ODA ... [continue reading]

Ohio is currently working to implement a recently-passed law regarding terminal distributor of dangerous drugs (TDDD) licensing. The law requires prescribers that either personally compound drugs or possess compounded drugs to obtain a TDDD license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. This law impacts all prescriber practices that were previously ... [continue reading]

Jeff Carter, DDS, and his wife Pat Carter, IIDA, will present the course "A New Experience in the Dental Office: Where Your Vision Becomes Your Success" on Friday, Sept. 16 at the ODA Annual Session. When designing a dental office, there are many unique challenges that differ from designing other types of businesses. From efficiency to ... [continue reading]

Dr. Nithya Nagaraj, Dr. T. Ryan Phipps, Dr. J. Eric Hires, Dr. Lauren Czerniak, Dr. Eric Johanssen and Dr. Raymond Blackford volunteered for Stars, Stripes & Smiles to help veterans in need of dental care. A dental office in Toledo has been working to serve those who have served our country by providing free care to ... [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]

This year's ODA Annual Session will feature a new 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]

Dr. Joseph Mellion has been involved with organized dentistry since he began his career. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session. “Dr. ... [continue reading]

Tyler Scott has been involved in organized dentistry since he was a dental student. For his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session. “I highly recommend Dr. ... [continue reading]

According to our recent membership surveys, ODA members greatly value the advocacy efforts of organized dentistry that help to protect the interests of dentists and their patients and to promote strong oral health. The history of organized dentistry in Ohio effectively advocating for dentistry goes back to the ODA’s founding 150 years ... [continue reading]

Membership in organized dentistry provides numerous benefits, from savings on products and services used in dental offices to CE offerings and networking opportunities. However, your membership also offers you access to valuable information on a variety of issues, including legal and regulatory compliance. The Ohio Dental Association legal ... [continue reading]