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     For nearly 40 years Dr. Dennis McTigue has given back to the community by helping patients in need and by educating future dentists. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. McTigue will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to the dental profession at this year’s Callahan Celebration of ... [continue reading]

     Dr. Dominic Bitonte is a philanthropist dedicated to giving back to his community, and he is particularly committed to education. On Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, Dr. Bitonte will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to his community at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, ... [continue reading]

     Dentists are well respected professionals and are trusted members of any community.  As such, state law and the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (Code) place obligations upon dentists to report abuse and neglect at certain times.  It is important for dentists to be familiar with the legal ... [continue reading]

     Last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Affordable Care Act could have a significant impact on dentistry in Ohio.  Twenty-six states, including Ohio, and the National Federation of Independent Business filed litigation challenging the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care reform ... [continue reading]

     As the never-ending political season drones on, I’m always bothered by the fact that the best speech any candidate ever gives is their concession speech.  Time after time, when I hear the final address of a campaign, the losing candidate delivers the clearest, most focused words and I’m left shaking my ... [continue reading]

 “Best safety lies in fear.” William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), Hamlet, Act I, sc. 3      I’m not afraid of losing the hundreds of pictures of my grandkids that I have residing on my computer’s hard drive. I know that they’re safe. The reason I know they’re safe is that I’m afraid ... [continue reading]

by Jackie Best      Coming to Columbus for the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session Sept. 13 through 16, 2012 can be about more than just the exhibit hall, continuing education, speakers and programs. It can also be about enjoying the dining, shopping, night life and attractions the city has to offer!      ... [continue reading]

by Jackie Best      The Ohio Dental Association recently launched an online version of generationD, an award-winning publication for dentists who have been in practice for 10 years or less.      The eNewsletter will be published quarterly in its own section on the ODA’s website, www.oda.org. The ... [continue reading]

     Dentists are beginning to evaluate what impact the State of Ohio’s restructuring of the Ohio Medicaid managed care program will have on their patients and practices.      In January, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced it had issued a request for applications (RFA) ... [continue reading]

     Annual Session attendees will have the opportunity to share dental practice information and earn continuing education (CE) credit, as well as cash prizes, by presenting a Table Clinic at the 2012 ODA Annual Session.     Table Clinics, which are informal, interactive presentations that last up to 15 minutes, ... [continue reading]