Category: ODA Today

There’s something profound about opening the office refrigerator and finding yesterday’s dinner waiting to be today’s lunch. Those Tupperware containers, carefully saved and stored, represent more than just prudent food management – they’re a message to our future selves, a small but significant act of care for tomorrow. As dental ... [continue reading]

There is a really great slide that Dave Owsiany, J.D., executive director of the Ohio Dental Association, shows when he is doing his organized dentistry presentation. It essentially shows all of the different regulatory agencies and requirements that, as dentists in Ohio, we must abide by before we can even pick up a handpiece to do a patient ... [continue reading]

The ODA Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice held a meeting with representatives from Delta Dental earlier this year to discuss insurance issues on behalf of all ODA members. Pictured: Dr. Jeffery W. Johnston, vice president and chief science officer of Delta Dental of ... [continue reading]

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A new report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute shows the dramatic improvement state policymakers have made to the Ohio dental Medicaid program. Ohio’s dental Medicaid reimbursements have gone from near the bottom in the country to near the top as a result of a significant increase in funding starting earlier this ... [continue reading]

ODA membership renewal for 2025 will be opening soon. Membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2025 for the 2025 membership year. Watch your inbox and mailbox for your personalized 2025 dues statement. Renew your membership to continue receiving access to all the Ohio Dental Association has to offer. The ODA is here for you - if you have a question, ... [continue reading]

The ODA’s website, www.oda.org, features information and resources to benefit you and your practice and ensure your success. Our regulatory compliance guide featuring summaries, checklists and fillable forms to help you ensure your office is compliant with regulations. Printable office resources including a non-covered services patient ... [continue reading]

To the Members of the Ohio Dental Association: I understand that some of you have recently received factually inaccurate information regarding the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. Senate Bill 40, which includes the Compact, passed the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law ... [continue reading]

The ODA Services Corp. recently endorsed Abyde to provide dental offices with HIPAA compliance solutions. “HIPAA compliance is a critical component of providing quality dental care,” said Dr. Joe Crowley, chair of the ODA Services Corp. “We are excited to partner with Abyde to offer our members a comprehensive solution that simplifies the ... [continue reading]

As the spouse of a dedicated dentist and now the proud parent of a daughter who has just started dental school, I’ve witnessed firsthand the passion and precision dental professionals bring to their work. But I’ve also seen the physical toll the profession can take, especially on the hands and wrists. Dentistry requires repetitive movements, ... [continue reading]