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The beginning of 2022 has come with a lot of carryover from 2020 and 2021. Most of which is dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how the world is reacting. While COVID is still out and about and a very real concern, it does seem that we have begun to return to more of a “normal.” Having said that, I wanted to share with all of you ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has lodged a formal complaint with the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) concerning its Episodes of Care program. In a letter to Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran, Dr. Thomas Kelly, ODA president, and Dr. Jennifer Kale, chair of the ODA Council on Access to Care and Public Service and ODA Medicaid Working Group, ... [continue reading]

Consider, if you will, three thought experiments … If today was a holiday in your honor, how would we celebrate? Last month was St. Patrick’s Day. Next month has Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. There’s a day for almost everything now. And there are so many “days” that every day of the year has at least one holiday. There are websites ... [continue reading]

Two things happened recently that prompted me to write this. The first was an online story entitled, “Amazon’s Alexa Now a Healthcare Provider?” in “Medscape in Focus.” The second was the Ohio legislature’s action on telehealth that was positively influenced by ODA’s lobbying effort to minimize the likelihood that Ohio’s citizens ... [continue reading]

In my private office (that’s the room within my dental office building containing my desk, a couch, and multiple photos of my wife and granddaughters) there is a closet. It’s actually a rather large, walk-in type of space with shelves for books, keepsakes and “whatnot.” So recently, I happened to stumble upon some “whatnot” – several ... [continue reading]

Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines).  ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated shortage areas, treat Medicaid patients and provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The 2022 application period for the ODLRP is now open and the deadline to apply is April 30. The goal of the ODLRP is to attract ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation’s 2022 scholarships and grants are now open. Available scholarship opportunities for 2022 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in fall 2022. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]

The ADA recently released a resource to help dental practices make informed decisions and facilitate conversations about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest public indoor masking recommendations. This resource is only available to members only at ... [continue reading]

The “ODA Today” is looking for ODA members who are willing to share why they value their membership in the Ohio Dental Association. If you are interested in submitting a quote to the “ODA Today,” please email jackie@oda.org by May 6 and answer the question: What do you find to be the most valuable or beneficial part of your membership ... [continue reading]