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The cable channel HGTV has shown explosive growth in viewership over the last 10 years.  I have to confess that it is on often around my home and is a channel of choice for many patients in the office.  It seems that there is a voracious appetite for ideas regarding decorating and renovation of homes.  The hosts of the various shows ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association and the ODA Foundation have teamed up with the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) to incorporate blood pressure screenings during oral health visits at community health centers. The Ohio Dental Association Foundation is providing funding assistance for this initiative. The program makes performing ... [continue reading]

Dr. Elizabeth Mueller is a 2016 ODA Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award winner. Dr. Elizabeth Mueller is involved with improving the oral health of people in need both locally and abroad. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jack Winters is the 2016 ODA Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Jack Winters has made many contributions to the field of sports dentistry through his research on and promotion of mouthguards. In recognition of his contributions, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary ... [continue reading]

Membership in organized dentistry provides numerous benefits, from savings on products and services used in dental offices to CE offerings and networking opportunities. However, your membership also offers you access to valuable information on a variety of issues, including legal and regulatory compliance. The Ohio Dental Association legal ... [continue reading]

“I brush really well … so do I really have to floss?” The young NY Daily News reporter asked sweetly, hoping I would tell her it was OK not to. “You only have to floss if you want to be healthy,” I admonished gently. “The ADA recommends that the way to good health is to brush twice a day, floss once a day, eat ... [continue reading]

That’s my usual reply when someone informs me that a friend has unexpectedly died. Our mortality, as we age, becomes more difficult to ignore and it is a subject that is commonly suppressed in the deepest recesses of our consciousness. That’s how we cope and how we survive ... while pushing on to the next sunrise. Just writing about ... [continue reading]

A flurry of legislative activities occurred on dental-related bills in the first half of the year as the General Assembly prepared for its summer break, heading into the fall elections. Non-covered services On April 5, the Ohio Senate Insurance Committee held a hearing for opponent testimony regarding House Bill 95, which is supported by the ODA ... [continue reading]

This year's ODA Annual Session will feature a new event to help newer dentists and fourth-year dental students who are looking for a job match up with more seasoned dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joseph Mellion has been involved with organized dentistry since he began his career. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session. “Dr. ... [continue reading]