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Mar 6 2017
The Ohio Dental Association and MedPro are offering a deal to new graduates to receive their first year of malpractice insurance at no cost to them. Recent graduates who are former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage be pre-paid by the ODA (subject to underwriting ... [continue reading]
Feb 8 2017
The Food and Drug Administration recently released a final rule banning the use of most powdered gloves. This rule went into effect Jan. 18, 2017. The new rule applies to patient examination gloves, powdered surgeon’s gloves and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s glove. These gloves may no longer be used. Dentists who need ... [continue reading]
Feb 8 2017
The 2017 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo will be March 8-10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The event is sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to help businesses keep their workforce safe, healthy and productive. The free event will feature more than 200 educational sessions, guest presenters from various states and ... [continue reading]
Feb 2 2017
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana has tied participation in Delta Premier and/or Delta PPO to participation in its new Medicare Advantage Plan. Delta has amended its contracts with Premier and PPO participating dentists to implement this decision, and the amended contracts took effect Jan. 1, 2017. Because Delta has tied these plans ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2017
Dr. Don Bowers (center) at the 2012 ODA Annual Session, with OSU Dean Patrick Lloyd and ODA Executive Director David Owsiany Dr. Donald Bowers, a past editor at the Ohio Dental Association, passed away at age 81 on Dec. 14, 2016, according to an obituary on www.legacy.com. Bowers graduated from the OSU College of Dentistry as a ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2017
The month of January marks a definitive break, and reset in so many ways. Janus, the Roman god, was the god of beginnings and doorways. His two faces reminded the Romans of the need to reflect on where they were coming from as well as to look forward to where they were going. It is important to remember our history, and to learn from ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2017
The ODA's annual Leadership Institute has become one of the best-rated continuing education and leadership development programs in dentistry. It is a past winner of a Golden Apple Award from the American Dental Association for its quality programming. This year’s Leadership Institute, to be held on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, 2017, ... [continue reading]
Jan 11 2017
The Ohio Dental Association is looking for information about donated care that is provided across the state. This information assists the ODA’s lobbying team in advocating for legislation related to dentistry and shows legislators the caring generosity of Ohio dentists. To report donated care, visit ... [continue reading]
Jan 11 2017
Check out the ODA's Volunteer Connection page, where dentists can find a list of volunteer opportunities for dentists and specialists listed by county. For more details, visit ... [continue reading]
Dec 12 2016
Membership renewal season is now under way, and dues statements were mailed and emailed in November. Members can renew online at www.oda.org/joinandrenew/, by mail to Ohio Dental Association, P.O. Box 182039, Dept 367, Columbus, OH 43218-2039, by fax at (614) 486-0381 or by phone at (800) 282-1526. Dues are due Jan. 1, 2017, for the 2017 ... [continue reading]
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