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We all apply different definitions to the term “restoration.” Some people restore classic automobiles and classic boats. Others restore old houses and antique furniture. Dentists restore teeth, proper occlusion and even broken jaws. We are experts at completely dismantling a human being’s ability to chew and then restoring it to ... [continue reading]

Student debt is an issue that has become par for the course for recent dental school graduates, particularly those graduates who have been out 10 years or less.  According to the American Dental Education Association, in 2012 dental students graduated with an average student loan debt of $221,000. This is an increase of over 66 percent in the ... [continue reading]

After I graduated from dental school and was beginning my career, I knew I needed to purchase life and disability insurance. Around that time, I also received a call from an insurance agent who was around my age and who was an alumnus of the same undergrad university as me. He seemed trustworthy, and my husband and I knew insurance was something ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Annual Session is just around the corner, and the event offers many opportunities for new dentists. Sept. 19-22 in Columbus, Annual Session offers opportunities for CE, an expansive Exhibit Hall, plus fun events where dentists of all ages can meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends. An event designed ... [continue reading]

The 147th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session, Sept. 19-22 in Columbus, will offer a variety of Continuing Education courses, nationally known speakers, the largest Exhibit Hall in the area, special events, entertainment and more. The ODA Annual Session Committee works year round to ensure the ODA Annual Session offers the best speakers and CE ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, many employers and consumers have questions about what health insurance options are available to them. Employers and individuals should begin considering and investigating their options so that they are prepared Jan. 1, 2014, when all  individuals will be required ... [continue reading]

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently issued a decision in a case involving the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiner’s attempt to regulate tooth bleaching by non-dentists. Some commentators suggest that the case could call into question the current manner in which states regulate dentistry in America. A close ... [continue reading]

On June 30, Gov. John Kasich signed into law the Ohio budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The final budget looks significantly different from the original plan Kasich proposed. The final budget does not include expansion of Medicaid coverage and includes a different tax structure than originally proposed. An important aspect of the final budget ... [continue reading]

On June 18, Scott Gilliam, vice president and government relations officer of the Cincinnati Insurance Company, testified before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in support of House Bill 159, an Ohio Dental Association-backed bill that would prevent dental insurance companies from setting prices for dental services that the insurers do not ... [continue reading]

It’s been a strong year for the Ohio Dental Association Foundation so far, with more than half of its annual fundraising raffle tickets already sold, a sizable donation from the Central Ohio Dental Society, and nearly double the scholarship and grant applications over last year. “The word is getting out,” said ODAF Chairman Dr. ... [continue reading]