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For many dentists, terminating a participating provider agreement with a preferred provider organization (PPO), dental health maintenance organization (DHMO) or other type of third-party payer can be a nerve-wracking experience, largely attributable to a fear of losing patients who are covered by the plan the dentist is terminating with. If these ... [continue reading]

The ODA Leadership Institute is coming soon! Thinking about leadership is something I do often, and it is a recurring theme in my practice management class. I look for stories and examples for the students to understand what good leadership looks like! Here are a couple of models for you to consider. Spring is also coming, though you would have ... [continue reading]

My children recently had an unexpected snow day from school, and it was like Christmas day all over again. In contrast to my childhood winters in rural Fort Loramie, Ohio, delays and cancellations are infrequent in our metropolitan school district. This special announcement was met with a morning frenzy peppered with the age-old question “What ... [continue reading]

The 2024 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download. The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA. To download the member logo, visit www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 22-23 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more ... [continue reading]

The 2024 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Butler Tech Bioscience Center in West Chester on Feb. 9. “For many of the children ... [continue reading]

As a seasoned attorney and practice transitions expert, Brandon Collier regularly provides unbiased advice to dentists on legal matters (taxes, employment law, etc.), practice management, practice transitions, insurance and investment strategies for retirement. During the upcoming ODA Leadership Institute, Collier will give a keynote ... [continue reading]

The ODA Services Corp. recently endorsed PracticeMojo, an automated patient communications platform from ProSites. The ODA Services Corp. has endorsed ProSites for dental website design services since 2012. “The ODA Services Corp. has had a longstanding relationship with ProSites, and we are excited to add their patient communications ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Jobs & Ads Board makes it easy to find and post job listings and other advertisements. Dentists looking for an associateship position, to buy a practice, to purchase equipment, or rent space can find listings on our Jobs & Ads Board. To view our Jobs & Ads Board, visit www.oda.org/jobs-ads/. Ads are ... [continue reading]

Dr. Stephen Philip Simpson passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 at 69 years of age after an extended battle with Leukemia complicated by Covid-19. He became a full-time resident of Naples following his professional retirement in 2019, having maintained a seasonal presence since 2001. A board-certified Orthodontist in practice for 38 years in Hudson, ... [continue reading]