Author: Amy Szmania

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by March 31 for the 2014 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 31, 2014, is considered past due. Dentists who have not already renewed their membership should do so as soon as possible so that membership benefits, ... [continue reading]

Tickets for the 2014 ODA Foundation raffle are now available. Top prize is the winner’s choice of a Ducati Diavel Strada or a Ducati Diavel Stripe motorcycle from the Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph Dealership - or the $20,000 cash option. The second prize is a piece of fine jewelry or a watch valued at $3,000. The third prize is $1,000 cash and ... [continue reading]

Opening a dental practice can be a daunting task. And even after a practice has been open for some time, keeping track of various laws and regulations that dental offices are required to follow can be overwhelming. From radiology regulations to waste disposal regulations and infection control regulations to OSHA hazard communication and blood ... [continue reading]

A recent first-of-its-kind analysis by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Resource Center identified that we have arrived at a critical moment for dentistry – a time for the profession to define its destiny. What is changing and how can we best adapt? These questions are foremost in our minds at the ADA’s new Practice ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association's Leadership Institute will feature high quality training, with several speakers and breakout sessions aimed specifically at new dentists. Leadership Institute – “Transforming your practice, your profession and your association” – will be March 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event is free for ... [continue reading]

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato Think about that quote for a second. No, really think about it. Calling someone inferior is certainly a harsh critique. But do you think your state legislators have an inferior level of dental education than you? Of ... [continue reading]

ODA Staff Dr. Erwin Su, a pediatric dentist from North Canton, participates in a discussion at the 2013 Leadership Institute. The ODA Leadership Institute offers a small environment where attendees can interact with colleagues, ODA staff and keynote speakers. This year’s event is March 28-29 in Columbus. The Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

ODA Staff Dr. Kip Beals, a general dentist from Marion, meets with state Rep. Dorothy Pelanda at last year’s Day at the Statehouse. This year’s event will be April 9 in Columbus. Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important legislative advocacy event, is set for Wednesday, April 9, in downtown ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: William Prescott, E.M.B.A., J.D., will be a keynote speaker and will present two breakout sessions at the ODA Leadership Institute, March 28-29 in Columbus. His keynote presentation “Living Your Dreams as a Dentist,” will be March 28 and will focus on achieving balance professionally and personally. His breakout sessions will ... [continue reading]

The ODA's Leadership Institute is an award-winning day and a half professional development program that is open to all ODA member dentists.  The program is designed to have something for everyone.  The event will kick off on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. with a keynote presentation by William Prescott, an Ohio-based lawyer who has represented ... [continue reading]