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Several dentists in Ohio have reported that when they filed their federal taxes this year, they learned their taxes had already been filed, most likely by an identity thief. An identity thief may use a Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job. According to the Federal Trade Commission, if the IRS sends you a notice saying your taxes ... [continue reading]

Several Ohio dentists have reported receiving Federal Exclusion letters from the Ohio Department of Medicaid thereby terminating them as providers from the Medicaid program. These letters are likely due to a system glitch that caused letters to be incorrectly sent out to 4,000 providers. According to the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the problem ... [continue reading]

Volunteers from the Stark County Dental Society and Mercy Medical Center general practice resident program provided free screenings to about 200 students from Gibbs Elementary at the Give Kids a Smile Ohio kickoff event. Volunteer dentists from the Stark County Dental Society provided free dental care to nearly 200 children ... [continue reading]

Leadership Institute gives attendees an opportunity to network and catchup with dentists from across the state. This year’s event will be March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The 2015 ODA Leadership Institute – Learn, Lead, Succeed – will be March 27 and 28 in Columbus. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 463 into law at the end of last year to improve access to quality, comprehensive dental care. The law goes into effect March 23. One aspect of the law allows successful completion of an accredited residency program to count toward one of the requirements of licensure in lieu of a clinical exam. Under this ... [continue reading]

Comprehensive, coordinated health care is the hallmark of the new model of care many of you have been hearing about around Ohio – the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).  In this model of patient care, managing the patient’s total health means addressing their biological, psychological and social needs, many of which occur when the patient ... [continue reading]

As the health care delivery system in the U.S. evolves because of health care reform, insurance changes, economic situations and more, dentistry is at a crossroads. In 2013, the American Dental Association released a comprehensive analysis of the dental care sector in a report titled “A Profession in Transition: Key Forces Reshaping the ... [continue reading]

This year’s Table Clinics will take place Friday, Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. during the ODA Annual Session. Table Clinics have always been a part of dental continuing education meetings, and they continue to adapt with the times. They have been known as poster sessions and essay programs, and were the main focus of the ... [continue reading]

Volunteer dentists have treated nearly 12,000 Ohioans and provided $21 million in donated care since Dental OPTIONS (Ohio Partnership To Improve Oral health through access to Needed Services) saw its first patient in 1997. A private/public partnership between the Ohio Dental Association and the Ohio Department of Health, Dental OPTIONS is a ... [continue reading]

"A health record has everything — financial account information, Social Security number, health information," said Al Pascual, a senior analyst at Javelin Strategy & Research. In today’s litigious world, however, it is important that you protect your patients, your practice and yourself.  You must strive to ensure that your ... [continue reading]