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Today’s column is going to sound like a rant but it isn’t one. It’s just me reflecting like always on things that I think and talk about every day. Every time I engage in any dental community, be it online forums or some written article in some dental economic publication of the day, I feel that the topic of work force issues bubbles to the ... [continue reading]

Pictured are Drs. Matthew Shaughnessy, Jimmy Zimmerman, III, Amar Vagadia, Brian Gallagher, Zachary Christoff, Jeffrey Evanko and Britni Skoda at the New Dentist Social. The 2023 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 21-23 in Columbus. Learn more and register at ... [continue reading]

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is planning an event in Columbus on Sept. 23-24. Volunteer dentists, oral surgeons, hygienists and assistants are needed at this event. The two-day clinic will be held at East High School, located at 1500 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205. This clinic is in collaboration with the Columbus Community Host ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates will elect the next 7th District trustee to the American Dental Association at its meeting in September. The 7th District Trustee represents Ohio and Indiana on the ADA Board of Trustees, which is the managing body of the ADA. The trustee is elected from Ohio or Indiana based upon a rotation ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates will elect the next 7th District trustee to the American Dental Association at its meeting in September. The 7th District Trustee represents Ohio and Indiana on the ADA Board of Trustees, which is the managing body of the ADA. The trustee is elected from Ohio or Indiana based upon a rotation ... [continue reading]

Dr. Sharon Parsons is a leader in organized dentistry, demonstrating strong leadership in particular through the COVID-19 pandemic. For her efforts, she ... [continue reading]

Dr. Winnie Wong has served in many leadership roles within organized dentistry. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt ... [continue reading]

In today’s digital age, online reviews play a pivotal role in establishing trust and credibility for your dental practice. In fact, reviews are one of the first aspects of your dental practice that potential new patients will look at when choosing a new dentist. By harnessing the power of patient reviews, your team can foster a strong ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association provides a free portal where dentists can input their credentialing information one time and provide it to third parties such as dental plans and other health care organizations. By utilizing the CAQH Provider Data Portal, dentists can enter their professional and practice information one time and submit it to ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 22-23, 2024 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders in their dental practice and their profession. Attendees consistently rank the event as one of the top ... [continue reading]