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The Ohio Dental Association legislative team continues its efforts to advocate in favor of legislation that would prohibit insurance companies from setting fees for services they do not cover. The legislation, House Bill 95, has passed out of the Ohio House and is in the Senate Insurance Committee. In November, ODA Executive Director David ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the ODA, affords all ODA members the opportunity to join in its mission of "Advancing oral health in Ohio" through donations. In 2015, more than 1,000 ODA members contributed to the ODA Foundation primarily through donations made on dues statements and the annual raffle fundraiser ... [continue reading]

In 1865, as the American Civil War wound down, some Ohio dentists thought that it was time to form a statewide dental society to organize and promote the dental profession and to protect the citizens from "quacks" and other unscrupulous providers of dental services. A call was issued to as many of the approximately 500 dentists in Ohio as could be ... [continue reading]

An article recently published by "The Associated Press" reports that more dentists are marketing in-office dental plans (commonly referred to as "membership plans" or "discount clubs") as a way of making care more affordable and encouraging people to get routine cleanings and check-ups. Under such plans, patients pay a set annual or monthly ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice monitors and addresses third-party payer issues on the profession's behalf. One issue of particular note that the council has been monitoring involves silent preferred provider organizations (PPOs). In its 2010 Silent PPO White Paper, the American Association of ... [continue reading]

It’s no surprise to anyone that politics will dominate 2016. It is an election year and the Republican convention in Cleveland will assure that Ohio will be a center of attention for all things political this year. The sad part of all this political discussion is that it seems to be pointless. It’s almost impossible to convince someone ... [continue reading]

I have to confess, I, like many others of a similar age, had started to lose my sense of value in the ADA. I have been involved at a very high level at the ODA and have seen tremendous value in just about everything the ODA does for us, its members. On the other hand, my experience with the ADA staff has often led me to wonder why I pay national ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association offers members the opportunity to pre-pay next year’s tripartite membership dues in monthly installments for no additional cost. Members may begin paying their 2017 dues over a 10-month period (February-November) once they have paid their 2016 membership dues. Monthly payments differ depending on the cost of each ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association will be celebrating its 150th anniversary at this year’s ODA Annual Session. Save the date now for the 2016 event, which will be Sept. 15-18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. Annual Session offers many opportunities for the entire dental team, including an expansive Exhibit Hall, hands-on ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2016 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes men and women 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]