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Oct 19 2021
As I write this, the wheels are turning in Washington to create a dental benefit in Medicare Part B. There is no doubt that there are access issues regarding dental care for senior citizens in the country. What is open for debate is how to address those issues. Unfortunately, that discussion is currently proceeding in the worst possible place for ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
The Ohio Dental Association has written Cigna Dental to express its concerns with a recent decision by Cigna to substantially reduce network dentists’ reimbursement. The ODA’s action is in response to a number of ODA member dentists who contacted the ODA after receiving a letter from Cigna Dental that it would begin utilizing a new fee ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
The technological world that we live in continues to evolve almost daily. One area in which technology has evolved immensely in the last 20 years is in the world of computers and especially the internet. At the turn of the century, the idea that the vast majority of dental offices would have their own website would have sounded far-fetched. ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
This year (2021) is the final year of the licensing biennium for dentists in Ohio so I thought I would review the CE rules in this month’s column. As you probably know, dentists are required to complete 40 hours of Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB)-accepted CE every two years in order to renew their licenses. Occasionally, I get asked by ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Dr. Sharon Parsons, past president of the ODA, installs the 2021-22 Ohio Dental Association Executive Committee. From left: Dr. Denise Hering, speaker of the House of Delegates; Dr. Brett Pelok, secretary; Dr. Thomas Kelly, president; Dr. Lori Fitzgerald, president-elect; Dr. Manish ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Dr. Thomas Kelly began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the ODA House of Delegates in October. In this Q&A with “ODA Today,” Kelly looks ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Dr. Henry Fields is a leader in organized dentistry and academics. In recognition of his efforts, he received the 2021 Ohio Dental Association Callahan Memorial Award on ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Dr. Paul Casamassimo has been a leader in academics, organized dentistry and providing care to those in need. In recognition of his efforts, he received the 2021 Ohio ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Acquiring health benefits for you and your family and offering your entire team access to health benefits through the ODA Wellness Trust is simple and affordable. And in 2022, the ODA Wellness Trust will continue its streak of single digit rate increases for the ODA Wellness Trust. AFFORDABLE COSTS ARE ONE OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES We are ... [continue reading]
Oct 19 2021
Dentists and team members can log in to the ODA Virtual Annual Session at their convenience until Dec. 31 to earn up to 33 hours of CE through 18 courses and visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall. “It was great seeing everyone in person at the live Annual Session in Columbus, and to know that we have the opportunity to take even more great CE ... [continue reading]
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