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A new Ohio law mandating e-prescribing went into effect Friday, Sept. 23. The law requires prescriptions for schedule II-controlled substances to be done electronically, however, those prescribers who write 50 or fewer schedule II prescriptions per year are exempted from the requirement. There are also exceptions in situations where it is ... [continue reading]

Based on a few comments we have received, some people may have misinterpreted my president-elect’s speech to the ODA House of Delegates in September. First and foremost, I need to stress that the ODA has always and will always represent and support private practice members. I was informed that several members felt that I am “shunning” ... [continue reading]

As I write this column, I have just returned to Ohio from the ADA’s annual meeting (SmileCon) in Houston. ... [continue reading]

Over the past few years it has become more common to see an animal in a dental office or in public places. During that time the ODA has received many calls with questions about animal owners’ “rights” to have an animal in the office or offices wishing to bring in their own animal. The answers to all of these questions depend on the liability ... [continue reading]

SDC and the MMO SuperDental MA Network The Ohio Dental Association has received a number of calls from ODA member dentists concerning a letter they received from Superior Dental Care. The letter informed SDC contracting dentists of a material change SDC was making to its participating provider network to include them as contracted providers in ... [continue reading]

While in Houston for the ADA meeting, I enjoyed a ride with a most interesting UBER driver.  His car was decked out with small white Christmas lights on the ceiling in the back.  With long stringy gray-brown hair and beard, Jerry looked like a retired member of the band ZZ Top.  It was early evening, and we were returning to our hotel from ... [continue reading]

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It’s safe to say that the past few years have presented new difficulties, obstacles and changes to all of our lives. We want you to know that in these unpredictable times, it has confirmed the importance the ODA placed on developing a private, member-owned health care option several years ago. The ODA Wellness Trust Board is dedicated to ... [continue reading]

Registration for 2023 Give Kids A Smile events is now open. Dentists, their staff members and others planning to hold Give Kids A Smile events any time in 2023 should plan to register those activities. Events registered between Oct. 1 and Nov. 15, 2022 will qualify to receive free products to support their events such as toothbrush and toothpaste ... [continue reading]

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