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If a staff member tests positive for COVID-19 or must self-quarantine because of a COVID-19 exposure, employers are required to pay those staff members while they are out. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFRCA) requires employers to pay up to 80 hours (or prorated equivalent for part-time workers) of time off at full pay (up to ... [continue reading]

Dentists who were previously ineligible for relief from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Provider Relief Fund can now apply to receive funding. HHS has announced $175 billion in relief funds, including to hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response as part of the Coronavirus Aid, ... [continue reading]

Currently the state of Ohio does not require people who travel out of state to quarantine upon their return. Dentists should consider their office policy and professional judgment when determining whether they or their staff members should quarantine after travel. It's also important to be aware that the requirements in Ohio could change ... [continue reading]

Ohio's Interim Director of Public Health Lance Himes recently signed an order that requires people to wear a mask in counties designated as a Level 3 or 4 public health emergency. This requirement applies to any indoor location that is not a residence. There are some exceptions, including when an individual is alone in an enclosed ... [continue reading]

The 2020 ODA Annual Session is moving to a virtual meeting. Watch for more details in August! Photo taken at the 2019 ODA Annual Session. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ODA Annual Session Committee has decided not to hold an in-person meeting of Annual Session in 2020. Instead, the ODA Annual Session Committee plans to host a ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State Dental Board voted at its June 10 meeting to accept manikin-based clinical examinations administered by regional testing agencies through Dec. 31, 2020, effective immediately, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies to both dentists and hygienists for their initial Ohio license. In advance of this decision, the Ohio ... [continue reading]

The Ohio BWC uses "Successorship" or "successors in interest" as terms that describe the takeover of one employer’s business by another, generally resulting from a change in ownership due to a purchase, acquisition or merger. For workers’ compensation purposes, it requires the continuation or transfer of experience and liability from ... [continue reading]

Dear ODA members and loyal supporters of the ODA Foundation, We haven’t forgotten you and we definitely still need your gracious donations. As we drive ahead on the highway of our lives and professional careers, we see the effects of COVID-19 and economic turmoil in our rearview mirrors. We move ahead with hope that dentistry will adapt and ... [continue reading]

After careful consideration, the Ohio Dental Association Foundation has decided to extend its scholarship application deadline to Nov. 4, 2020 and also to make it optional for students applying to include their GPA and class rank. The Foundation understands that not all classes were able to be completed during the spring due to the pandemic and ... [continue reading]

Receiving a clear, concise explanation of the terms of a provider contract may help you decide if participating with such a plan is best for you and your patients, as well as helping you avoid unpleasant surprises under the contract in the future. The ADA Contract Analysis Service will provide you with information concerning a proposed contract ... [continue reading]