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A couple of months ago, my home’s aging drain pipes experienced some constipatory problems on a Sunday morning, prompting me to call for help before my basement assumed a decided aromatic earth tone. I didn’t turn to our family’s trusted plumber of 25 years, but to a roto-franchise. It wasn’t that I felt that Bob, our ... [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 2016 dues over a 10-month period (February-November) once they have paid their 2015 membership dues. Monthly payments differ depending on the cost of each ... [continue reading]

Jerold Goldberg, DDS, (DEN '70, DEN '74), recently retired dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, received the university's Distinguished Alumni Award for his contributions and career achievements. Goldberg is an oral surgeon, scholar, author, educator and academic leader. According to the nomination petition, Goldberg ... [continue reading]

Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 463 into law on Friday, which offers a comprehensive solution to improving access to dental care in underserved areas of Ohio. “House Bill 463 will improve access to much needed dental care for all Ohioans in a safe, effective way,” said Dr. Thomas Paumier, Ohio Dental Association president. ... [continue reading]

Then-ODA President Dr. Paul Casamassimo speaks at a press conference in favor of House Bill 463 at the 2014 Day at the Statehouse. ODA Executive Director David Owsiany (left) looks on with Sen. Joe Uecker (R-Loveland) and Rep. Terry Johnson (R-McDermott). Johnson introduced HB 463, which was recently signed into law. Uecker ... [continue reading]

New dentists and their families take an open air safari tour at The Wilds during the Ohio Dental Association new dentist event. The Ohio Dental Association Subcouncil on New Dentists hosted a free event for new dentists and their families at The Wilds on Oct. 25. “Many great ODA events are impossible for me to attend ... [continue reading]

Maintaining a comprehensive and strong dental Medicaid program has been a top priority of the ODA for over a decade. Last year, the 2013 ODA House of Delegates reiterated that commitment by passing a resolution directing the organization to advocate for increased reimbursement rates. Ohio Medicaid currently reimburses dentists at 37 percent of ... [continue reading]

The American Society of Constituent Dental Executives recently conducted a survey of dues amounts, including assessments, of all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The survey found that Ohio has the 9th lowest dues in the country. The highest rate in the country is Alaska at $1,313, and the lowest state is Utah at $210. Ohio ranks 43rd at ... [continue reading]

1.   Advocate for your profession. By being a member of the ODA, you are supporting the only organization that represents the unified voice of dentists in Ohio. 2.   Reach out to your community. The ODA offers opportunities for you to give back to your communities through various programs such as Give Kids a Smile, Dental OPTIONS and Smiles ... [continue reading]

ODPAC, the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee, experienced another record-setting year in 2014, the fourth consecutive year it has set a new mark. Dr. Michael Schaeffer, ODPAC chairman, credited ODA membership for the successful results.  “ODA members understand that it is important to be involved in the political process,” he said. ... [continue reading]