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After a strong year in 2012, The Ohio State University chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is continuing to grow and aiming to become an even stronger organization this year. The chapter finished 2012 with 267 student members, or 64 percent of dental students at OSU. With a 15 percent increase in members from 2011, the ASDA ... [continue reading]

November’s election is in the rearview mirror for most observers, and politics is set to take a back seat for another four years.  But for ODPAC, the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee, the work of defending Ohio’s dentists and dental patients is just beginning. Health care is in the midst of transformative change, and many issues ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services The American Dental Association has filed a number of class action lawsuits aimed at defending the dentist-patient relationship and halting what the ADA has seen as unlawful insurance industry practices since the turn of the century. These legal actions had national significance to ... [continue reading]

A young man of about 5 was in the office the other day having his teeth cleaned.  He had seemed really happy when I came in, so I casually asked him how his day was. He broke into a huge smile and declared, “Super Awesome!” We all laughed and agreed that it was fantastic to have a super awesome day.  But it did get me ... [continue reading]

“To market, to market, To buy a fat pig; Home again, home again, Jiggity-jig.” – Children’s Nursery Rhyme It was early on a Friday morning when my phone rang. The first thing I heard was, “I want to make an appointment to have my teeth cleaned and whitened because I drink a lot of caffeine. I went by your office, but you’re ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute, April 12 and 13 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris, has a slate of events aimed at providing dentists the knowledge to help them rise above challenges that commonly face dental practices. On top of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and the opportunity to earn CE credits, the event will feature ... [continue reading]

The 2013 Give Kids a Smile kick-off event was a success, despite inclement weather threatening to keep children and volunteers from being able to attend. The kick-off event was Feb. 1 at Lakeland Community College’s dental hygiene program, in partnership with the Ohio Dental Association and the Northeastern Ohio Dental Society. “We ... [continue reading]

Does your dental practice have an employee manual?  If not, creating one should be a top priority.  Employment issues are some of the most difficult issues for small businesses to address.  This is particularly true for dental practices, where a small number of employees work in close proximity.  The best way to handle those ... [continue reading]

The ODA’s 2013 Leadership Institute will feature high-quality, interactive training from start to finish.  The annual two-day event will be held at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel on the north end of Columbus on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13, and is free to all ODA member dentists and dental students. “The Leadership ... [continue reading]

Mark your calendar for the 2013 ODA Annual Session, Sept. 19-22, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. At the ODA Annual Session, dentists will experience the best nationally-known speakers, the largest exhibit hall in the five-state area, networking events, entertainment and more. Of special interest to dentists who have been in practice for 10 years or less ... [continue reading]