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     In May, several dental practices contacted the ODA with questions about the state sales tax and its applicability to clear tray alignment orthodontic services.  These offices had been selected for a sales tax audit by the Ohio Department of Taxation and were facing the prospect of owing several hundreds, if not ... [continue reading]

     Last month, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, in a case that involved a challenge to the new law from 26 states, including Ohio.  The main issue in the case involved a constitutional challenge to the individual mandate provision, which requires virtually every American to buy ... [continue reading]

     This month marks the 25th anniversary of my graduation from dental school.  A hearty congratulations to my classmates from the College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University!  I hope to see you all at our reunion this fall – Oct. 5-7 in Columbus. Shayne and Mark Fixari are putting it together, so ... [continue reading]

     William is my Keeneland ‘Wounded Warrior’. It’s my privilege to say good morning to him Wednesday through Sunday in April and October. What happens to William in the intervening months will remain a mystery. William is the Keeneland Clubhouse men’s bathroom valet. You’ll (men) recognize him if ... [continue reading]

by Jackie Best, Staff Writer      The Ohio Dental Association is made up of a number of councils and committees, each working year round on different issues affecting dentistry. Below you can find updates on what some of the councils and committees are doing to benefit member dentists across Ohio. Council on Access to Care and ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services        Dental insurance and other forms of third party payment are both a boon and a bane for most dentists.      On the good side, dental insurance provides a powerful incentive for individuals to obtain dental care. People (and their ... [continue reading]

     Hundreds of dentists from across the United States descended on Washington, D.C., from May 7 through 9 for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) to meet with their legislators, and about 12 Ohio Dental Association member dentists attended.      “This is my favorite meeting of the year,” ... [continue reading]

Have Americans become addicted to instant connectivity?       No matter where we are, it seems that someone is either sending or receiving messages through a variety of portable electronic devices.  Let’s consider the risk management implications of this “age of instant access” for the dental ... [continue reading]

     A recent study from the ADA’s Health Policy Resources Center indicates that the rate of solo practitioners is falling.  In 2009, 76 percent of dentists were solo practitioners.  But in just one year’s time the rate had fallen to 69 percent.  At the same time, the number of large group dental ... [continue reading]

     Since Sept. 16, 2011, when I was installed as President of the Ohio Dental Association, I have traveled and represented organized dentistry in the state of Ohio and truly enjoyed every minute. My visits started exactly where they should have Sept. 19, 2011, at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry with the ... [continue reading]