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As we begin the New Year, it is worth taking stock in where we are, where we have been, and where we are going as an association and profession. The good news is that, despite many challenges, the dental profession and the Ohio Dental Association continue to thrive. Review of 2013 Early in 2013, Gov. John Kasich introduced the proposed budget for ... [continue reading]

Despite passing two comprehensive overhauls of Ohio’s prescription drug regulations last legislative session, the Ohio General Assembly continues to aggressively pursue legislative solutions to Ohio’s opioid problem.  This fall, members of the House of Representatives introduced at least 12 separate bills aimed at addressing opioid abuse and ... [continue reading]

“Dentists need to realize that third-party payers are closely watching their claim submission patterns and should consider taking steps to minimize their risks should they ever be the subject of an audit. Large insurance companies receive so many dental claims that they are able to develop individual and collective profiles of dentists. In ... [continue reading]

We are a startlingly confused and conflicted society.  Simply watching the television for a day reveals the maddeningly schizophrenic nature of people.  Too many people of all ages still blindly trust what they see.  Our grandparents would look at the newspaper and say, “of course it’s true.  They wouldn’t ... [continue reading]

“You will find that the mere resolve not to be useless, and the honest desire to help other people, will, in the quickest and delicatest ways, improve yourself.” – John Ruskin (1819-1900) We may call them New Year’s resolutions but most people, year after year, not long after that annual pledge to improve themselves and ... [continue reading]

During the daily grind of dental school, it is easy for students to become consumed with coursework and forget about the “real world” of dentistry.  Students are so busy learning how to practice dentistry they lose sight of what is occurring in the profession, especially politically.  Consequently, The Ohio State University ... [continue reading]

To the editor: I enjoyed the column in the November “ODA Today” titled “A quick guide to dentists providing expert testimony” and agree with everything that was said. Here are a few more points to consider based on my experience working with personal injury attorneys: Pre-Hearing An initial request for expert witness ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association offers members the opportunity to pre-pay next year's tripartite membership dues in monthly installments for no additional cost. Members may begin paying their 2015 dues over a 10-month period (February-November) once they have paid their 2014 membership dues. “In my practice I place a premium on efficiency and ... [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 the second lowest dues rate in the country at $275 for active members. The cost of state dues range from $210 in Utah to $1,205 in Alaska, and the average cost of state dues is $500.  In return for such low dues, ODA members receive a wide range of benefits that save them money. Members can save enough money to ... [continue reading]