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Based on dentists’ reports to the Ohio Dental Association, a small number of insurance companies and third-party administrators (TPAs) began issuing reimbursement to dentists via virtual stored value credit or debit cards instead of paper checks over a decade ago. While the number of third-party payers that use this payment methodology still ... [continue reading]

My time treating dental oncology patients has been among the most rewarding experiences of my career. It has required the highest level of clinical skill and forced me to think outside of routine dentistry to craft inventive solutions for patients. Every day, there is another case that touches my heart. But some leave an impression that will last ... [continue reading]

In the autumn of 1974, sitting in a class given by an Appalachian-born pediatrician at the University of Iowa, I learned that some children were born with “ambiguous genitalia.” Having been raised in a 1950s traditional Catholic household, that concept had never occurred to me. From the silence of our small seminar group, emerged, “What do ... [continue reading]

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]

Dr. Kyle Bogan of Delaware was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as treasurer, Bogan will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Bogan is a general dentist in private practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Manish Chopra of Cincinnati was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Chopra will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Chopra is a prosthodontist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Lori Fitzgerald of Canfield was installed as president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. “Dr. Fitzgerald’s varied volunteer leader and dental practice experiences have prepared her well to assume the duties of ODA president,” said David Owsiany, ODA executive director. “She is ... [continue reading]

Dr. Hal Jeter of South Point was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as vice president, Jeter will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Jeter is a general dentist in practice ... [continue reading]

Dr. Thomas Kelly of Beachwood was installed as immediate past president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as immediate past president, Kelly will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Kelly is a ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brett Pelok of Toledo was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as secretary, Pelok will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Pelok is a general dentist in private practice in ... [continue reading]