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     On Sunday, May 20, 2012, I gave the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Commencement Address. It was a humbling experience to address the next generation of dentists on such a special occasion, but one I enjoyed immensely. Below is an abbreviated version of my remarks.      ... [continue reading]

     I’ve just returned from chaperoning another eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. Brian, my youngest, is now completing grade school and will be starting high school.  This is my third and last excursion as a lead chaperone. We spent three days with 53 14-year-olds and 19 parents touring the nation’s ... [continue reading]

     “The truth is, marijuana probably isn’t going to make you kill people. Most likely isn’t going to fund terrorists, but pot makes you feel fine with being bored, and it’s when you’re bored that you should be learning a new skill or some new science or being creative. If you smoke pot you may ... [continue reading]

     Recently at my office we had an incident occur that required me to do some extra coaching of my staff. We had a problematic patient call the office, and the staff member who took his call was not comfortable dealing with the situation. She proceeded to pass the call off to my office manager who handled the situation ... [continue reading]

     Students from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine toured dental offices in the Cleveland area and got the opportunity to learn about their options post-graduation.      “The students get to see how their education translates into day-to-day work,” said Sara Fields, ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services          In the March issue of the ODA Today, this column reported on a controversial payment method that some third party administrators (TPAs) had begun using as a means of reimbursing dentists who have provided care to patients covered by ... [continue reading]

     The Ohio General Tax Amnesty Program is now under way and lasts until June 15, 2012.      Through this program, taxpayers can catch up on certain back taxes that were due on or any time before May 1, 2011, without having to pay any penalties and only having to pay half of the interest ... [continue reading]

Dr. Nan Tertel, a general dentist in Toledo, is the ODA Annual Session 2012 General Chairman. Throughout the summer she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 146th Annual Session, Sept. 13 - 16, 2012 in Columbus.  Here is her first installment. Practice Management Learning ... [continue reading]

     Reality TV shows. Ancient Egyptian discoveries. An ancient evil that threatens the world. Romance. Mystery. And a dentist?      Dr. Matthew Messina, Ohio Dental Association executive editor and spokesman for the American Dental Association, recently published his first novel, “The Curse of Sekhem ... [continue reading]

by Jackie Best      After reviewing a recent study that found a correlation between dental X-rays and the most common type of brain tumors, the American Dental Association continues to recommend that dentists order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and treatment. The ADA also cites some reasons why ... [continue reading]