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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 do you think your state legislators have an inferior level of dental education than you? Of ... [continue reading]

ODA Staff Dr. Erwin Su, a pediatric dentist from North Canton, participates in a discussion at the 2013 Leadership Institute. The ODA Leadership Institute offers a small environment where attendees can interact with colleagues, ODA staff and keynote speakers. This year’s event is March 28-29 in Columbus. The Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

ODA Staff Dr. Kip Beals, a general dentist from Marion, meets with state Rep. Dorothy Pelanda at last year’s Day at the Statehouse. This year’s event will be April 9 in Columbus. Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important legislative advocacy event, is set for Wednesday, April 9, in downtown ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: William Prescott, E.M.B.A., J.D., will be a keynote speaker and will present two breakout sessions at the ODA Leadership Institute, March 28-29 in Columbus. His keynote presentation “Living Your Dreams as a Dentist,” will be March 28 and will focus on achieving balance professionally and personally. His breakout sessions will ... [continue reading]

Did you know that there are still a number of actions you can take - yes, in 2014 - that can positively impact your 2013 tax liability? Read on for details and talk to your CPA about which methods may help to reduce your personal and practice tax obligations for 2013, and beyond. Retroactive options for 2013 filings 1. Retirement plans You can ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s 148th Annual Session, "ODA Live," is slated for Sept. 11-14, and it promises to be a lively meeting. The convention is the opportunity for dentists and their teams throughout the region to gather together to learn, share experiences and have a good time. Attending the meeting every year is an easy way to fulfill ... [continue reading]

 The recent move by Ohio's largest dental insurer to limit periodic cleanings for its own employees' dental plan should be a warning to all of us about the dangers and risks that science and evidence-based dentistry bring along with their obvious benefits. We’ve entered an era of “big data” where almost any hypothesis or ... [continue reading]

The ODA's Leadership Institute is an award-winning day and a half professional development program that is open to all ODA member dentists.  The program is designed to have something for everyone.  The event will kick off on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. with a keynote presentation by William Prescott, an Ohio-based lawyer who has represented ... [continue reading]

Closing a dental practice many times is much more complicated than turning off the lights and locking the door. As dentists contemplate the closure of an office, there are several key points to consider. Announcing the closure of a practice is a critical step in the process that could cause difficulty for the dentist if not handled appropriately. ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is again receiving calls from dental offices concerning the Ohio law that governs the submission and payment of electronic claims. The calls have been prompted by language used in various third-party payers’ explanations of benefits. In 2010, the Ohio General Assembly adopted a state operating budget containing a ... [continue reading]