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As 2014 approaches and the Affordable Care Act continues to be implemented, employees may have questions about insurance options and requirements for their family members. Small businesses that employ fewer than 50 employees do not face any penalties for not providing affordable health insurance to their employees. However, employees may need to ... [continue reading]

ODA members should watch their mailboxes for tripartite dues statements later this month. ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2014, for the 2014 membership year. New for 2014, members also will receive an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to www.oda.org to pay their dues. Members can renew online at www.oda.org, by phone at (800) ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Health HIV Care Services (HCS) section is seeking dentists throughout the state to become providers and help improve the oral health status of Ohioans enrolled in the Ryan White Part B Program. The Ryan White program works with organizations to provide HIV related services to people who do not have sufficient health care ... [continue reading]

2013 proved to be another successful year for the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) in fundraising, as it received more than $253,000 in contributions. Dr. Michael Schaeffer, chairman of ODPAC, thanked everyone who supported ODPAC in 2013. “Members see the value of the advocacy we’ve done at the Statehouse and know support ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 19 and 20 in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including resolutions: That the ODA make advocating for increased dental Medicaid reimbursements a priority in its advocacy efforts. That the ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2013-14 term on Sept. 20 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA House of Delegates and the Ad Interim Committee. The 2013-14 Executive Committee Officers are: President: ... [continue reading]

Dr. Paul Casamassimo began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In his Q&A with “ODA Today,” Casamassimo looks forward to his 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 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has several members serving in key leadership positions with the American Dental Association. Having leaders at the national level gives Ohio a strong voice in the direction of the ADA. Continue reading below to learn about some of Ohio’s leaders and what they are accomplishing at the ADA. Dr. Ron Lemmo – ... [continue reading]

A public, private, professional collaboration has allowed several groups in Ohio to bring their strengths to the table and open the state’s first school-based dental clinic, the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School in Cincinnati. The center had its grand opening Sept. 23 thanks to a collaboration among several entities, including the ... [continue reading]

For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Dental Association Foundation set a record in the dollar amount of scholarships and grants awarded in Ohio – with $101,230 given in 2013. A total of $66,000 was collectively awarded to 28 dental students at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry or the Case Western Reserve University School ... [continue reading]