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This past fall, a study published in “JAMA Internal Medicine” found that interacting with patients who are demeaning toward them is challenging and painful for physicians. Researchers in the U.S. conducted a study involving 13 focus groups of 50 participants, composed of attending hospitalists, internal medicine residents and medical ... [continue reading]

The “Juul” – what a maelstrom! When historians look back on the first quarter of the 21st century, the Juul vaping e-cigarette will be one of the top 10 inventions of that era. In a previous op-ed, I wrote about how “cool” the product was and for immature individuals – America’s teens – it is an ... [continue reading]

Who: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Ohio Dental Association, and state leaders. What: Volunteer dental students and dentists will provide free dental care to children in central Ohio and the greater Columbus area through the Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff. At the event, children will receive free dental services including ... [continue reading]

The ODA is offering a free online course to meet new opioid CE requirement. The ODA has created a free online CE course exclusively available to ODA members to help them meet a new requirement from the Ohio State Dental Board. The rule requires two hours of opioid CE for each of the next two bienniums in order for dentists to renew their license ... [continue reading]

Paul Smith, a storytelling expert, will present a keynote presentation and breakout session at ODA Leadership Institute. The 2020 ODA Leadership Institute – What’s your story? – will highlight the power of storytelling. The event will take place March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ... [continue reading]

In 2018, the ODA Foundation created the Annual Circles of Impact to recognize generous donors who joined with the Foundation to make an even greater impact on oral health in Ohio.  The ODA Foundation Circles of Impact recognizes donors at the Champion ($85-$169), Humanitarian ($170-$499), Philanthropist ($500-$999) and Altruist ($1,000+) ... [continue reading]

The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently held a Give Kids A Smile event in its new dental clinic. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently opened its new dental clinic and Health Education Campus. The new $67 million dental clinic is a three-story, 132,000 square foot facility that has ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated shortage areas, treat Medicaid patients and provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The 2020 application period for the ODLRP is now open and the deadline to apply is Feb. 15. The goal of the ODLRP is to attract dentists to ... [continue reading]

Representatives of the Ohio Dental Association and the Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG) met in mid-December to discuss recent changes that DCPG had made to its crown and core buildup claim review criteria. The changes, which went into effect on Oct. 1, 2019, caused much concern and controversy among many dentists in the Cincinnati area. DCPG is a ... [continue reading]

For those of you not passionate about “Star Wars,” this month’s title won’t make any sense. For the initiated, you are no doubt envisioning a dentist wearing a helmet and visor rather than mask and loupes. And wondering what I could possibly be talking about! I find it fun to study the corporate moves that other businesses ... [continue reading]