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The Ohio Dental Association has recently launched an ODA Annual Session Facebook page to provide another communication tool to share the latest information on the 2013 ODA Annual Session with members and other convention attendees. To automatically receive regular updates about the 2013 ODA Annual Session, visit the ODA Annual Session Facebook ... [continue reading]

The 147th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session, Sept. 19-22 in Columbus, will offer a variety of Continuing Education courses, nationally known speakers, the largest Exhibit Hall in the area, special events, entertainment and more. The ODA Annual Session Committee works year round to ensure the ODA Annual Session offers the best speakers and CE ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, many employers and consumers have questions about what health insurance options are available to them. Employers and individuals should begin considering and investigating their options so that they are prepared Jan. 1, 2014, when all  individuals will be required ... [continue reading]

On June 30, Gov. John Kasich signed into law the Ohio budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The final budget looks significantly different from the original plan Kasich proposed. The final budget does not include expansion of Medicaid coverage and includes a different tax structure than originally proposed. An important aspect of the final budget ... [continue reading]

On June 18, Scott Gilliam, vice president and government relations officer of the Cincinnati Insurance Company, testified before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in support of House Bill 159, an Ohio Dental Association-backed bill that would prevent dental insurance companies from setting prices for dental services that the insurers do not ... [continue reading]

It’s been a strong year for the Ohio Dental Association Foundation so far, with more than half of its annual fundraising raffle tickets already sold, a sizable donation from the Central Ohio Dental Society, and nearly double the scholarship and grant applications over last year. “The word is getting out,” said ODAF Chairman Dr. ... [continue reading]

The dental community is key to the detection of oral cancers – you’re on the front lines. Many, if not most oral and oropharyngeal cancers are identified in the dental office from a patient with an oral complaint. The national trends in the rate of oral cancer, then, should be of the utmost interest to the practicing dentist. Recently, ... [continue reading]

As a young dentist, Dr. Brittany McCarthy has already been extremely involved with and made many contributions to organized dentistry. For her efforts, McCarthy will receive the N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award from the Ohio Dental Association on Friday, Sept. 20, at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence in conjunction with the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Sol Silverman has focused his career on patient care, research and teaching, with a particular interest in oral cancer. On Friday, Sept. 20, Silverman will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio Dental Association at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session in ... [continue reading]

Recent letters to dentists from dental-related entities concerning regulatory changes to Medicare have generated many questions in dental offices across the state. The questions typically involve whether the letter actually pertains to the dental office and what, if any, action the office needs to take in response to it. Payment issues Medicare ... [continue reading]