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In light of recent reforms to the Ohio dental Medicaid program, including significant increases in reimbursements, many Ohio dentists are considering accepting new or additional Medicaid patients into their practices. Because of this growing interest, the ODA Leadership Institute will feature a breakout panel discussion on dental Medicaid during ... [continue reading]

Save the date for the 2024 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 12-14 in Columbus. The 2024 ODA Annual Session will offer many opportunities for attendees to connect, learn and excel, including CE courses, new technology, exhibitor networking and special events. Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Paul Goodman Dr. Sonia Chopra Kelly ... [continue reading]

ODA membership dues were due Jan. 1, 2024 for the 2024 membership year.  If you have not paid your dues, you are considered past due and your benefits will lapse after March 31. Members can renew: Online at www.oda.org/joinandrenew. By fax at (614) 486-0381. By mail to Ohio Dental Association, P.O. Box 734508 Chicago, IL ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those ... [continue reading]

ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. From the ODA website, ODA members can download 13 posters: 2024 Minimum Wage Poster. Disabilities Poster. Equal Employment Opportunity Poster. Employee Polygraph ... [continue reading]

In this article, I wanted to share an experience that I had in January. Dr Mark Bronson and I were invited to speak at this year’s ASDA Leadership Summit at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus. The leadership event gave us an opportunity to present the value of membership with all three levels of the tripartite with D1-D4 ... [continue reading]

As many of you know, we survey our member dentists following every ODA event (Annual Session, Leadership Institute, etc.) and about every product or service we provide to our members. We do this to ensure our events, products and services are meeting the needs and expectations of our member dentists. In addition to these targeted surveys, we ... [continue reading]

A new law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 that will require dental practices that meet certain requirements to begin providing information to the Department of Treasury regarding their practice and beneficial owners. The Corporate Transparency Act, which was enacted by Congress in 2021, requires dental practices and companies that meet certain ... [continue reading]

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]