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Each patient has every right to ask: “Well doctor, what would be the expected outcomes for this (these) procedure(s)?” Patients expect, and deserve, accurate and all-encompassing information about their individual clinical situation from their dentist. A patient might also ask, “What do you think is best?” Thus it is fundamental for the ... [continue reading]

Columbus has many exciting attractions for all ages and interests within walking distance of the Convention Center and several more that are just a short drive away. With all there is to do around Columbus, ODA's Annual Session will feel like a vacation. The Short North is just north of the Convention Center and is home to 14 art galleries; 50 ... [continue reading]

Dr. Matthew Parker Dr. Parker attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry with a scholarship from the U.S. Navy and graduated in 2000. Upon graduation, he accepted a residency position from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veteran's Administration Hospital. After completing his residency program in 2003, Dr. Parker served ... [continue reading]

Thanks to all the continued support and push for a publication reaching out to the younger dentist population, generationD is back! The experience and knowledge of a veteran dentist with years of practicing dentistry can provide many important lessons. Quite often, however, the stories and ideas of colleagues at a similar point in practice can ... [continue reading]

by Jackie Best, Staff Writer      The Ohio Dental Association is made up of a number of councils and committees, each working year round on different issues affecting dentistry. Below you can find updates on what some of the councils and committees are doing to benefit member dentists across Ohio. Council on Access to Care and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Nan Tertel, a general dentist in Toledo, is the ODA Annual Session 2012 General Chairman. Throughout the summer she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 146th Annual Session, September 13 - 16, 2012 in Columbus. Here is her second installment. Columbus.... Continuing Education.... ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services        Dental insurance and other forms of third party payment are both a boon and a bane for most dentists.      On the good side, dental insurance provides a powerful incentive for individuals to obtain dental care. People (and their ... [continue reading]

     Hundreds of dentists from across the United States descended on Washington, D.C., from May 7 through 9 for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) to meet with their legislators, and about 12 Ohio Dental Association member dentists attended.      “This is my favorite meeting of the year,” ... [continue reading]

Have Americans become addicted to instant connectivity?       No matter where we are, it seems that someone is either sending or receiving messages through a variety of portable electronic devices.  Let’s consider the risk management implications of this “age of instant access” for the dental ... [continue reading]

     A recent study from the ADA’s Health Policy Resources Center indicates that the rate of solo practitioners is falling.  In 2009, 76 percent of dentists were solo practitioners.  But in just one year’s time the rate had fallen to 69 percent.  At the same time, the number of large group dental ... [continue reading]