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Dentists are increasingly finding themselves with patients refusing recommended treatment. In many of these circumstances, where the treatment plan is elective or alternative plans exist, dentists can easily work through those issues with patients. But what about the situation where a patient refuses diagnostic services? Periodic examinations and ... [continue reading]

Recent actions by the federal government will again impact dentists treating patients who have health care benefits through Medicare. This time it involves prescriptions for medication for Medicare Part D drug plan covered patients. As reported in the June 16, 2014 “ADA News,” “the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] published ... [continue reading]

There’s an ad running on the radio now for a local nursing school.  It’s one of the for-profit programs that is not connected to a university or hospital.  This program’s emphasis is on “getting you done faster” and out of school and working in less time.  The ad entices potential students by claiming ... [continue reading]

July 11 was an exciting day at our house, as I am sure it was for many Northeast Ohioans. At 12:41 p.m. I received a text from my husband that King James was finally coming home! As a mom of four previously heartbroken Cavs fans, I immediately joined the fervor that was to be a part of all media headlines and is still lingering today even 15 days ... [continue reading]

My wife and I were fortunate enough to welcome a little girl into our lives about six months ago.  As many of you who have children already know, our lives have started to change considerably.  My golf handicap is creeping upward, our leisurely dinners have shortened and I am doing a lot more laundry.  Everyone seems to be ... [continue reading]

Tramadol and products containing tramadol will be classified as Schedule IV controlled substances starting Aug. 18. The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy recommends that prescribers take an inventory of their current stock of tramadol and products containing tramadol before Aug. 18. After this time, all tramadol products must be part of the controlled ... [continue reading]

Lydia Lancaster, a dental student at The Ohio State University, and Kristina Wolf, a dental student at Case Western Reserve University, each won an Award of Excellence from the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). The award recognizes one student from each dental school for achieving superior levels of participation or leadership in service ... [continue reading]

A recent study found that three of the Kellogg Company’s cereals are ranked in the top five most sugary children’s cereals. At the same time, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which is an independent private foundation founded by breakfast cereal pioneer Will Keith Kellogg in 1930, continues to invest millions of dollars to push for the ... [continue reading]

Getting deals on dental supplies and seeing the latest dental equipment are two of the top reasons dentists like to attend the ODA Annual Session. The Exhibit Hall is the largest in the five-state area. Famous authors and personalities have produced their “Top 10” lists. I have enlisted the help of Ohio dentists to put ... [continue reading]

Delete Blood Cancer DKMS is partnering with dental offices across the U.S. to register bone marrow donors at dental practices. The process is simple and free, and DKMS will provide dental offices with all of the tools and materials they need to participate. Andrew, a Delete Blood Cancer bone marrow donor, demonstrates the cheek swab ... [continue reading]