Author: Amy Szmania

The Ohio Department of Health recently notified dentists of new X-ray machine rules. The Ohio Department of Health recently notified Ohio dentists of new X-ray machine rules that went into effect. The Ohio Dental Association has a new regulatory compliance guide to help ensure offices are in compliance with these and other ... [continue reading]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule that will require most dental offices to install amalgam separators. The date for compliance for most dentists is July 14, 2020. Most practicing dentists must: Install, maintain and monitor an amalgam separator in their office. Follow best management practices (BMPs) for amalgam ... [continue reading]

Showcase your membership in the Ohio Dental Association by downloading the 2020 ODA member logo for use on your website or electronic communications. For more information and to download the logo, visit ... [continue reading]

One of the benefits of being an ODA member is that you can call the ODA staff and get answers to regulatory compliance questions. The ODA staff is experienced in assisting dentists in remaining compliant with Ohio’s laws and regulations and in limiting exposure to liability. We regularly get calls from dentists with dental practice-related ... [continue reading]

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) classifies dental offices as places of public accommodation. Accordingly, offices must make "reasonable modifications" to their practices, policies and procedures in order to accommodate disabled patients. This act covers all types of disabilities, but in this article I want to discuss one of the most ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has recently been contacted by a number of ODA members who have received a notice from an insurance company that they contract with concerning their participation/non-participation in Medicare. The notice has led many dentists to draw incorrect conclusions regarding both its intent and their options to respond to ... [continue reading]

The ODA Council on Membership Services is excited to announce that a rolling application cycle is available for the 2020 recruitment grant program. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until funds run out to allow dental societies more flexibility to target recruitment efforts in specific market segments as they are identified in ... [continue reading]

The ODA Council on Membership Services is excited to announce that a rolling application cycle is available for the 2020 recruitment grant program. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until funds run out to allow dental societies more flexibility to target recruitment efforts in specific market segments as they are identified in ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation (ODASC) is proud to announce the creation of the Ohio Discount Dental Supplies (Ohio DDS) group purchasing organization or "buying group." OhioDDS allows ODA members to join together and leverage purchasing power to receive discounts on supplies, equipment and services. It is a FREE program ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has recently created a new regulatory compliance guide to help ODA members ensure they are in compliance with Ohio regulations. “Dentists are confronted with a myriad of local, state and federal regulations,” said Dr. Tom Paumier, chair of the ODA’s DSO Task Force which has overseen the creation of the ... [continue reading]