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Reimbursement rates paid by preferred provider organizations (PPOs), Medicaid, managed care plans, dental health maintenance organizations (DHMOs) and other similar third-party payers are typically the primary consideration for general dentists in deciding whether to join or remain in a dental network. They can also be a major factor for ... [continue reading]

The recent passing of Dr. John Kramer, one of Ohio dentistry’s giants, and the richness of his life as described in his passing, prompted me to think about where our profession has come and where it may be headed. John embodied the caregiver who not only served his community in his professional duties, but went further, embedding himself in its ... [continue reading]

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is requiring DEA-registered practitioners to complete 8 hours of training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. The Ohio Dental Association will have several opportunities to help dentists meet this requirement. “The ODA has put together a number ... [continue reading]

Over the last several years, addressing workforce shortage issues in the dental industry has been a top priority for the Ohio Dental Association. According to the American Dental Association, vacant positions in dental assisting and dental hygiene reduced dental practice capacity by an estimated 10% nationally in 2022. In July 2022, 4 in 10 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association recently released a new online opioid CE course to help member dentists meet their Ohio State Dental Board license renewal requirement as well as the DEA registration requirement. “An Update on Opioid Addiction Issues and Responsible Prescribing” is a 2 hour course on opioid prescribing and other ... [continue reading]

At the 2023 ODA Day at the Statehouse, 100 dentists, dental residents, students and spouses met with their state senators ... [continue reading]

In an American Dental Association Health Policy Institute survey conducted last year, inflation/overhead/rising costs was ranked as the second biggest challenge dental practice are facing. Between supply chain issues and skyrocketing inflation, dental practices across the U.S. are seeing increases in their supply costs. The Nominal Retail ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association will be releasing an updated version of its regulatory compliance guide to help ODA members ensure they are in compliance with numerous Ohio regulations. The guide – “Ohio Dentist Advisor: Your Guide to Regulatory Compliance” – was created by the Ohio Dental Association as a benefit to ODA members. The Ohio ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association website, oda.org, provides information about CE opportunities. The website contains a calendar of CE courses offered by local dental societies, free and discounted CE courses offered for dentists and staff members through the ODA, opportunities to earn CE online at a special member price, special videotaped courses ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Jobs & Ads Board makes it easy to find and post job listings and other advertisements. Dentists looking for an associateship position, to buy a practice, to purchase equipment, or rent space can find listings on our Jobs & Ads Board. To view our Jobs & Ads Board, visit www.oda.org/jobs-ads/. Ads are ... [continue reading]