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I've been a dentist since 1985. After four years in the U.S. Navy, I entered private practice as an associate. I've worked as an associate dentist for at least five different employers and have learned some lessons the hard way. Here are five suggestions I recommend that any prospective associate dentist consider: Get a contract! No, do not ... [continue reading]

This fall, dentists and dental hygienists will receive licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. The board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The information and payment of the renewal fee is due by Dec. 31, 2013. Dentists will need 40 CE credits to renew their ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association 2014 dues statements are now available online. Paper dues statements were also mailed in mid-November. ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2014, for the 2014 membership year. “I find extreme value in my ODA and ADA memberships,” said Dr. Britt McCarthy, chair of the Sucouncil on New Dentists. “I appreciate ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has opened the biennial application process for the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program. Qualified applicants can receive repayment of school loans for working in underserved areas. The amount of repayment is pre-determined in each individual’s contract. The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2013, for those ... [continue reading]

As the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be implemented, the Ohio Dental Association and Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. (ODSAC) is closely monitoring how this will affect dentists. The ACA may have an impact on dentists as employers and consumers of health insurance. The “ODA Today” has featured several articles explaining what ... [continue reading]

Veterans Day is celebrated each Nov. 11 to honor and thank those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While many groups and organizations will celebrate at various ceremonies and events, many people may not know that access to dental care can be a significant problem for many veterans. Only about 8 to 10 percent of veterans are eligible for ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association dues are the second lowest in the country, according to the American Dental Association. Along with such low dues rates, ODA member dentists receive extreme value from their membership. From professional development to volunteer activities and advocacy to opportunities for involvement, the ODA has something valuable to ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented, employees may have questions about insurance options and requirements for their family members. Small businesses that employ fewer than 50 employees do not face any penalties for not providing affordable health insurance to their employees. However, employees may need to ... [continue reading]

ODA members should watch their mailboxes for tripartite dues statements later this month. ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2014, for the 2014 membership year. New for 2014, members also will receive an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to www.oda.org to pay their dues. Members can renew online at www.oda.org, by phone at (800) ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Health HIV Care Services (HCS) section is seeking dentists throughout the state to become providers and help improve the oral health status of Ohioans enrolled in the Ryan White Part B Program. The Ryan White program works with organizations to provide HIV related services to people who do not have sufficient health care ... [continue reading]