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The Ohio Department of Medicaid recently announced coverage of certain new ADA Current Dental Terminology (CDT) 2021 procedure codes effective January 1, 2021. Coverage effective January 1, 2021 includes the following services: Two new frenectomy procedure codes, D7961 buccal/ labial and D7962 lingual, will replace a single non-specific ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association seeks member dentists to fill potential upcoming at-large positions on ODA councils. The ODA is seeking nominations for at-large positions on the association’s Council on Access to Care and Public Service, Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice, and the Council on Membership Services. Nominations for ... [continue reading]

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. To download the posters, visit oda.org/member-resources/employment-posters/. These posters are only available to ODA ... [continue reading]

The 2021 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download. The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA. To download the member logo, visit www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association has released the CDT 2021, which took effect Jan. 1, 2021. The new “CDT: 2021 Current Dental Terminology” is the HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The ADA offers several CDT coding products, including books, training tools and an app, which can be found at adacatalog.org or by calling the ADA Member ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is excited to announce a new section of our website to place job postings for dental staff members. We recently updated our online classified ads section as our new Jobs & Ads Board and made it easier to find and navigate. Along with this change, we have launched a new section for dentists to post ads for staff ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently outlined guidance on individuals who should be prioritized by local health departments during Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. According to the Ohio Department of Health, local health departments should coordinate the vaccinations of congregate care residents and staff, such as those at nursing homes and ... [continue reading]

After a difficult 2020, the Ohio Dental Association has a lot in store for 2021. As 2021 kicks off, we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as well as regulations in Ohio that ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2021, for the 2021 membership ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation recently awarded its 2020 grants and scholarships. “Though we were unable to hold the ODA Foundation raffle in 2020, we were able to stay true to our mission of improving the oral health of the citizens of Ohio and enhancing the dental profession in the state,” said Dr. Jennifer Kale, ODA Foundation chair. “Even with ... [continue reading]