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The ODA’s advocacy team and leadership continue their efforts at the Ohio Statehouse to push for a statute that would prohibit dental insurance companies from setting fees for services the insurers do not even cover and to increase dental Medicaid reimbursements. ODA President Dr. Tom Paumier, a general dentist from Canton, said that he is ... [continue reading]

Dental school is a challenge, and sometimes life can take an unexpected turn and add more obstacles. Last year, when asked about financial obligations not reflected in my application for the ODA Foundation scholarship, I chose to share a very personal experience from my second year of dental school. They asked for my permission to share this story ... [continue reading]

The Affordable Care Act has brought about many changes to the health insurance industry, and the Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. has created a new health insurance plan to meet the needs of dentists and their staffs. “Offering an affordable health insurance option with high quality benefits is a top priority for the Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

Throughout 2015, Aspen Dental volunteers are "serving those who have served our nation" by providing free care to veterans through the Healthy Mouth Movement. “The Healthy Mouth Movement is a community giving initiative launched by Aspen Dental dentists and teams to deliver free dental care and oral health education to people in need across ... [continue reading]

MasterCard/Visa established October 2015 as the timeline for merchants to have EMV chip technology in place. This technology will require that chip cards stay in the equipment (terminal or pin pad attached to terminal or online system) until transaction is complete.  Non-EMV equipment will most likely continue to work after October 2015, but ... [continue reading]

Editor's Note: The following is a graduation speech delivered to the Ohio State University College of Dentistry Class of 2015 on May 8. Well … it’s finally here. When we began this journey roughly four years ago, 2015 felt like a world away, yet here we are. Let’s take a moment to think about where it all began. In the fall of ... [continue reading]

As the new director of legal and legislative services at the Ohio Dental Association, I am pleased to participate in the “ODA Today”’s Legal Briefs column discussing various legal and ethical issues confronting dentists. The ODA regularly receives calls from our member dentists seeking guidance on how to handle specific scenarios ... [continue reading]

Is there a difference between an inlay and an onlay? Yes, there is and the difference is both in terms of clinical practice and benefits determinations. While the answer may seem obvious, the Ohio Dental Association continues to receive reports from third-party payers that some dentists may not fully appreciate the differences when submitting ... [continue reading]

Like many of us in the profession of dentistry, I have spent my career building a relationship-based practice. In addition to providing excellent dental care, we endeavor to become close friends with our patients. By learning who they are and what they value, we can provide a higher level of care for them. We become a part of their lives and they ... [continue reading]

Mercury, trans-fats, wine, coffee, cholesterol, and sweeteners can cause consternation! We get bombarded with conflicting advice, causing us to experience dietary panic! Should we be vegans, carnivores, fat-free, kosher, lacto-ovo or just go organic?   Are you like me – dazed and confused about what to drink and eat? What’s the ... [continue reading]