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Pete Luongo, former president and CEO of the Berry Company, will be speaking at the 2018 ODA Leadership Institute about how dentists can become leaders in their own practices. “Leadership is simply the ability to influence an outcome,” Luongo said. “For dentists, the outcome is to make sure the patient has a good ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: Dr. Elizabeth Mueller, a pediatric dentist in Cincinnati, is the ODA Annual Session 2018 general chairman. Throughout the year, she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 152nd Annual Session, Sept. 13-16, 2018 in Columbus. Here is her first installment. If your answer ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2018 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]

My oldest son, Michael (age 25), came to us last weekend and insisted that we go as a family to see the movie “The Greatest Showman.” He had gone with friends a few days before and loved it so much he felt compelled to have all of us go. As you might imagine, the five of us have vastly different tastes in movies, and getting three ... [continue reading]

The 2018 Leadership Institute – People, Purpose & Passion:  The Pathway to Success – will be March 23-24 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. “The Ohio Dental Association Leadership ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation has been reaching toward its mission of improving oral health of the citizens of Ohio and advancing the dental profession since 1995.  The Foundation has awarded more than $1 million through nearly 100 grants and 350 scholarships.  But ODA Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Karlowicz and the board of trustees have their ... [continue reading]

Pay-per-click advertising (PPC) can be a key component of a dental practice's online marketing strategy. If you’ve been considering PPC for your practice, or have a simple interest in learning more to see if it’s a right fit, endorsed website design and marketing provider, ProSites, has highlighted the most common questions from dental ... [continue reading]

Like almost everything else associated with Medicare’s prescription drug rule, the most recent actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have sparked a flurry of calls to the Ohio Dental Association from member dentists. Late last year, CMS announced its plans to rescind certain Medicare Part C and D requirements for ... [continue reading]

A teacher came into her classroom in the morning and wrote her “Word of the Day” onto the board. She stepped back and admired her excellent handwriting, which she had worked hard over the years to perfect. In bold letters, it proclaimed “APATHY.” Satisfied with her work, she walked out of the room to fill up her coffee mug, ... [continue reading]

Students from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine participated in a Military Resource Fair in October, where they provided oral health care to veterans in need. Students from the Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry ... [continue reading]