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“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato Think about that quote for a second. No, really think about it. Calling someone inferior is certainly a harsh critique, but I am only talking in terms of dental education. Do you think your state legislators have an ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. John Kasich recently appointed Dr. Chuck Smith to the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB). Smith, who has been in the practice of general dentistry since 1970, is from Tipp City, Ohio, and was recommended by the Ohio Dental Association for appointment to the OSDB. He is a past president of the Western Ohio Dental Society and has served as ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by March 31 for the 2014 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 31, 2014, is considered past due. Dentists who have not already renewed their membership should do so as soon as possible so that membership benefits, ... [continue reading]

Tickets for the 2014 ODA Foundation raffle are now available. Top prize is the winner’s choice of a Ducati Diavel Strada or a Ducati Diavel Stripe motorcycle from the Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph Dealership - or the $20,000 cash option. The second prize is a piece of fine jewelry or a watch valued at $3,000. The third prize is $1,000 cash and ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association Foundation recently awarded 2013-14 scholarships to dental students, including several Ohio students. Ohio ADAF scholarship recipients are: James Cox, Case Western Reserve University – Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship Lydia Lancaster, The Ohio State University – Predoctoral Dental Student ... [continue reading]

Are you an Ohio dentist or fourth year dental student looking for assistance with dental school student loan debt? If you are practicing in Ohio (or plan to), you may be eligible to participate in the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP), but your application must be postmarked by March 14, 2014. To qualify, dentists must be willing to ... [continue reading]

While each form of practice ownership - be it complete or fractional - has opportunities and traps, here are the big ones. Complete Purchase and Sale Owning your practice is a good thing, provided that you can earn the living that you earned as an associate, pay your operating expenses including necessary capital expenditures, and repay the lender ... [continue reading]

Opening a dental practice can be a daunting task. And even after a practice has been open for some time, keeping track of various laws and regulations that dental offices are required to follow can be overwhelming. From radiology regulations to waste disposal regulations and infection control regulations to OSHA hazard communication and blood ... [continue reading]

A recent first-of-its-kind analysis by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Resource Center identified that we have arrived at a critical moment for dentistry – a time for the profession to define its destiny. What is changing and how can we best adapt? These questions are foremost in our minds at the ADA’s new Practice ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association's Leadership Institute will feature high quality training, with several speakers and breakout sessions aimed specifically at new dentists. Leadership Institute – “Transforming your practice, your profession and your association” – will be March 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event is free for ... [continue reading]