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Feb 15 2023
In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many of our members throughout the state. I can honestly say in that time it has become abundantly clear that the dental profession is one of the most sincere and professional groups of people that I have ever encountered. Obviously, there are bad actors in any profession, but ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Multiple procedure reduction pricing on fee-for-service dental claims The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is responding favorably to a claims processing policy change that had begun to negatively impact Ohio dentists in a very significant way after being contacted by the Ohio Dental Association. The situation involves claims for multiple ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
Work-life balance is the mythical equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demands of one’s career and the demands of personal life. While it is difficult to describe what good work-life balance looks like, people easily understand when imbalance occurs. Some of the common reasons leading to poor work-life balance include working ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The 2023 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 24-25 at the Hilton ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The 2023 Gives Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Choffin Career and Technical Center in Youngstown on Feb. 3. Although Give Kids ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
Receiving a clear, concise explanation of the terms of a provider contract may help you decide if participating with such a plan is best for you and your patients, as well as helping you avoid unpleasant surprises under the contract in the future.
The ADA Contract Analysis Service will provide you with information concerning a proposed contract ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The last time I wrote to you I was president of the ODA during the start of COVID. Thankfully that is in our rearview mirror. I am currently the chair of the Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation, better known as ODASC. Earlier in my career, I was busy treating patients and raising children. I didn’t really take the time to find out what ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The ODA Foundation awarded more than $52,000 in grants and ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
The Ohio Dental Association’s Volunteer Connection program is now accepting applications for 2023 Volunteer Connection Partners.
Through the Volunteer Connection program, the ODA partners with dental clinics, access to care programs and other special events to help ODA members find volunteer opportunities in their local community.
Dentists who ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices.
From the ODA website, ODA members can download 14 posters: 2023 Minimum Wage Poster.
Disabilities Poster.
Equal Employment Opportunity Poster.
Employee Polygraph ... [continue reading]
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