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Over the past few years it has become more common to see an animal in a dental office or in public places. In that time I have been asked questions about the rights of animal owners to have their companion in the office. This trend has increased to include phone calls from dental offices asking if they are allowed to have an office animal. The ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association often receives questions from member dentists regarding whether they are able to receive reimbursement for services when the patient does not complete the prescribed course of treatment, e.g., a tooth has been prepped but for whatever reason the crown does not get seated. Patient non-compliance, benefit plan changes and ... [continue reading]

I read and study extensively outside of dentistry. We were told during school that dentistry was a unique profession and that we worked in a different way than most traditional businesses. I knew that wasn’t true but I’m always impressed at the constant parallels between the practice of dentistry and the rest of the business world. It ... [continue reading]

Dental insurance plans are now dictating fees for dental services that the insurance company does not even cover for enrollees. This practice is fundamentally unfair and unnecessarily interferes with the patient-dentist relationship. Senate Bill 148, which would prohibit dental insurance companies from forcing dentists to accept the dental ... [continue reading]

Acquiring health benefits for you and your family and offering your entire team access to health benefits through the ODA Wellness Trust is simple and affordable. We offer a large network of providers We have partnered with Medical Mutual of Ohio to access its broad health care provider network.  Medical Mutual’s SuperMed PPO Network is ... [continue reading]

The late Ken Austin, co-founder and owner of A-dec, received the 2019 Callahan Memorial Award. The late Ken Austin, co-founder and owner of A-dec, designed innovative tools and equipment for dentists throughout his career and has made a lasting impact on the profession. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Callahan Memorial Award from ... [continue reading]

Dr. Steve Moore, past president of the ODA, installs the 2019-20 Ohio Dental Association Executive Committee. The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2019-20 term on Oct. 4 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA ... [continue reading]

Dr. Bernard Snyder served as the American Dental Association speaker of the House of Delegates from 1976-1982. Dr. Bernard Snyder, age 92, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1927 in Noble County, Ohio to the late Marsh and Elizabeth (Shaw) Snyder. Bernard was a graduate of The Ohio State University College of ... [continue reading]

A well-defined office manual can be of great benefit to a dental practice. Employment issues are some of the most difficult matters to confront as a small-business owner. Oftentimes, the best way for employer dentists to avoid the common problems that arise with employees is to establish an office employee manual. Establishing an employee manual ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association's Dental Insurance Working Group and ODA member dentists throughout the state have identified an apparent trend when it comes to dentists' interactions with dental insurance companies and third-party payers. Many payers don't seem willing to simply take the dentist's word on some dental insurance claims that certain ... [continue reading]