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I am often asked the same question by fellow young dentists ... what do I do if I'm not busy? And while I don't pretend to have all the answers, my personal opinion is that a focused approach to continued education (CE) can and will make all the difference in the world. Dental school provides only the most basic foundation for dental practice and ... [continue reading]

On October 22, 2012 the American Dental Association House of Delegates elected Dr. Ronald Lemmo, a general dentist from Willoughby Hills, Ohio, as the new ADA Treasurer.  ODA president Dr. Kim Gardner congratulated Lemmo stating "Ron has the skills and knowledge to be an outstanding ADA treasurer, and the House of Delegates clearly recognized ... [continue reading]

Life after dental school is certainly improved, but not any less busy! Buying a house, getting married, raising kids, finding a job and learning how to be a better dentist are just a few events that can dominate day-to-day life. Most of us have only scratched the surface of what should be a long and rewarding career. But who is looking out for us ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kari Cunningham, a pediatric dentist from Cleveland, has been able to combine her passion for giving back to the community with her career in dentistry. Cunningham is a recipient of the National Health Service Corps Scholarship, which requires a commitment to four years of service to an underserved community upon graduating from dental school. ... [continue reading]

     From continuing education to the more than 200 exhibitors to special events, Ohio Dental Association Annual Session attendees had the opportunity to improve their practices, receive education, purchase equipment and have some fun.      More than 5,000 dental professionals attended the 146th ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

     The Ohio Dental Association installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2012-2013 term on Sept. 14, 2012, during the 146th ODA Annual Session in Columbus, Ohio.      “This group of dedicated individuals is experienced to lead the ODA,” said ODA Executive Director David J. Owsiany, JD. ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kim Gardner began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with ODA Today, Dr. Gardner looks forward to his term. What are some of the issues you expect the ODA to face during your presidency? How do you think the ODA should address these issues?     ... [continue reading]

     The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas has allowed the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to proceed with its plan to award new contracts to Medicaid health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that are worth about $7 billion in business a year.      The contracts were initially awarded earlier ... [continue reading]

     Throughout the course of a dentist’s career, it may become necessary to end a treatment relationship with a patient.  This can happen for a number of reasons, ranging from bad (missed appointments, unpaid bills, disruptive behavior) to good (new employment opportunities, a sabbatical from the profession to raise ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services      The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates (HOD) addressed three dental insurance issues during its just completed annual meeting in Columbus. The House’s actions established official policy on silent preferred provider organizations (PPOs), craniofacial ... [continue reading]