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Let me begin by saying that I have the highest admiration for nurses, both individually and as a profession. However, it must be acknowledged that in a hospital setting, nurses are subservient to doctors. Doctors issue orders. Nurses, by contrast, are expected to follow orders. Recently, our local dental society hosted Dr. Thomas Paumier as our ... [continue reading]

The deadline for all eligible professionals (including dentists) who prescribe part D covered drugs to either enroll in Medicare, register as an ordering/referring provider or opt out of Medicare has been pushed back to June 1, 2016. Dentists who do not enroll, register as a referring provider or formally opt out of Medicare will likely see their ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) needs your help! They are conducting a short 10 minute survey examining how dental professionals interact with patients who use tobacco. For participating in this survey, you will be entered into a lottery to win a $100 Amazon gift card. To access the online survey, visit www.websrg.com/odhdentist/ and enter ... [continue reading]

2015 ODAF scholarship and grant applications are now available. The deadline to apply is July 6. Second, third and fourth year dental students who are Ohio residents and have financial need are eligible to receive an ODAF scholarship. ODAF grants are open to qualified Ohio community dental care and oral health projects. More information and ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each or six for $500,­ and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: First Prize: Winner’s choice of a 2 year/12,000 mile lease (Lease terms established by Crown Mercedes) ... [continue reading]

Peer review offers a non-threatening opportunity for dentists and patients to resolve disputes when they cannot do so on their own, and it is a productive alternative to the court system or any other process. When cases are submitted to the local dental society for peer review, volunteer dentists use mediation and if appropriate arbitration and a ... [continue reading]

All eligible professionals (including dentists) who prescribe part D covered drugs must either enroll in Medicare, register as an ordering/referring provider or opt out of Medicare by June 1, 2016. Dentists who do not enroll, register as a referring provider or formally opt out of Medicare will likely see their patients’ claims for medication ... [continue reading]

The 2015 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session – Excellence in Collaboration – has a wide range of courses, a discount and a special event specifically aimed at new dentists. Annual Session is Sept. 17-20 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. ODA members who have been practicing for 10 years or less will receive a one-time $50 ... [continue reading]

Teeth are easy; business is hard. I joined my first practice wearing rose-colored glasses. On paper, it was a great opportunity. I was given six months to commit. The contracts were signed at the start of my seventh month of practice. I was instructed to focus on my clinical skills, instead of the business aspects of dentistry. This approach made ... [continue reading]

I read with interest and dismay the "From My Perspective" article authored by an anonymous new dentist related to his or her experience in joining the practice of another dentist. It starts "Teeth are easy. Business is hard." As we all have experienced, while we are clinically ready to practice dentistry with at least minimal competence upon ... [continue reading]