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Once again, I’ve found a dental commentator who shares some of my views and can hold his own while he rants. I’ve never met Dr. John Paul in person, but I feel like he’s a new-found, long-lost friend. John is the new Florida Dental Association editor, and, with his permission, I’d like to share one of those rants. I first ... [continue reading]

Recently, a friend shared an article with me titled “Fathering with Intentionality,” by Brett and Kate McKay. Its aim is to get fathers thinking about the importance of creating a family culture. It’s a good read if you’re interested. It got me thinking about my other family – my dental team – and the culture ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is making an ODA member logo available for members to download. The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their website, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA. To download the member logo, you will need to log in with your username and password. If you have not ... [continue reading]

New International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes will take effect beginning Oct. 1, 2014. The ICD-10 code sets will replace the ICD-9 codes currently in use to report diagnoses and procedures. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all providers and payers that are currently using the ICD-9 to transition to ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has recently launched an ODA Annual Session Facebook page to provide another communication tool to share the latest information on the 2013 ODA Annual Session with members and other convention attendees. To automatically receive regular updates about the 2013 ODA Annual Session, visit the ODA Annual Session Facebook ... [continue reading]

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]