Author: Amy Szmania

Save the date for the 2020 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 24-27, 2020 in Columbus. 2020 featured speakers include: Dr. Joshua Austin Kurt Behrendt Dr. Jyme Charette Dr. Dan Coleman Dr. Gary DeWood Dr. Nate Farley Tijan Hunter Dr. Paul Levi Dr. William C. Scarfe Dr. John Svirsky New in 2020, the ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA is rolling out some exciting new programs this fall – all of which are designed to provide ODA members with significant benefits for their practices. Ohio Discount Dental Supplies (OhioDDS) The Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation (ODASC) is working with Midway Dental Supply to secure the best possible prices on dental ... [continue reading]

Obtain CE credit verification and download handouts for courses attended at the 2019 ODA Annual Session by clicking here. To access CE certificates, click the “proceed to CE dashboard” button shown at the top of the screen. If you would like to access course handouts, links are posted on the account summary page, which is the first page shown ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session features a variety of CE opportunities and special events designed especially for new dentists, dental students and dental residents. The 2019 ODA Annual Session features a variety of CE opportunities and special events designed especially for new dentists, dental students and dental residents. The 2019 ODA ... [continue reading]

One of the most common questions I get from young dentists is "what should I be concerned about when I sign an employment contract." I always tell those dentists to make sure they have their own attorney review the contract because each contract is different as are the circumstances of each employment relationship. Two types of contract ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session features more than 70 CE courses. This year's event will be Oct. 3-6. Register now at www.oda.org. Now that you've registered for the 2019 ODA Annual Session, it's time to plan your trip so you can make the most of your experience! This year's Annual Session – Connect. Learn. Excel – will be Oct. 3-6 at ... [continue reading]

More than 100 new dentists and their families attended the New Dentist Zoo day with the ODA. The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on July 13. “There are many opportunities throughout the year for dentists to socialize, but very few that are fun for ... [continue reading]

There's been a recent trend of plastic surgeons recommending patients with breast implants to use antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) prior to dental treatment. There are even published papers in the plastic surgery literature recommending “dental or surgical procedures, especially when performed under septic conditions, should be accompanied with ... [continue reading]

In last month's column, I discussed “non-compete” clauses in dentist employment contracts. Those clauses are intended to prevent an employee dentist from competing with the employer dentist after the end of the employment relationship. Usually these “non-compete” clauses include a specific time period following conclusion of employment and ... [continue reading]

The long awaited end to this three-part series comes to you this month as we dive in to look at the role of an expanded function dental auxiliary (EFDA) in the office. Over the past decade we have seen each member of the dental team flourish in their role because of what the dental practice act allows each of them to do. This team approach to ... [continue reading]