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Last month, the Ohio State Dental Board took the first step in initiating several proposed rule changes that could impact dental offices and personnel. The board submitted its proposed changes and accompanying business impact analysis for public review and comment. The proposal includes changes to the dental assistant radiographer certificate ... [continue reading]

Recent letters to dentists from dental-related entities concerning regulatory changes to Medicare have generated many questions in dental offices across the state. The questions typically involve whether the letter actually pertains to the dental office and what, if any, action the office needs to take in response to it. Payment issues Medicare ... [continue reading]

I remember vividly my father talking with me about sex when I was a teenager. We could talk about everything else, but that subject was incredibly uncomfortable for both of us. He chose to open the subject in the car, when we were driving to the mall. It made it easier, since we were sitting side by side in the front seats and didn’t have to ... [continue reading]

“Trust thyself only, and another shall not betray thee.”  Thomas Fuller (1608 - 1661) Misplaced trust plays a big part in the woes of our practices. Miseries arise, not only from dishonesty, but also from stupidity, greed and an inflated sense of self-worth. Financial issues aren’t that uncommon in today’s world. Just ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association is now accepting applications for the John W. Stanford New Investigator Award. The award highlights the crucial role dental standards play in assuring patient health and safety and the efficacy of dental products and aims to encourage dentists and dental students to conduct standards-based research and standards ... [continue reading]

Several dentists across Ohio have reported receiving invoices from what appear to be a phone book listing company asking them to pay for services they did not agree to. The Better Business Bureau reports that “Yellow Pages” scams are becoming increasingly prevalent despite the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to put a stop to ... [continue reading]

Some dentists have reported receiving a spam email from a person who says they are plastic surgeon seeking dental care for a model who lives outside of the United States. The email claims that they are looking for dental services for their client, and it says they were referred by a friend, however, it does not mention the name of the friend. The ... [continue reading]

On June 4, Dr. Steve Moore, a general dentist from West Chester, and David Owsiany, ODA’s executive director, testified in favor of dental insurance reform legislation at a hearing of the Ohio House Insurance Committee.  House Bill 159, sponsored by Reps. Bob Hackett (R-London) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton), would prohibit dental ... [continue reading]

The Exhibit Hall at the 2013 ODA Annual Session (Sept. 19-22 in Columbus) is not just the perfect place to purchase products and equipment, but also gives attendees the chance to relax, enjoy special events, win prizes and grab lunch. The Exhibit Hall will feature more than 200 exhibitors, with products from dental chairs and loupes to handpieces ... [continue reading]

As the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, the Ohio Dental Association and Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. (ODASC) are closely monitoring how the new law will affect dentists. Several new taxes and a new rating platform will take effect Jan. 1, 2014, which will likely affect costs for consumers and employers who provide ... [continue reading]