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Jan 9 2012
ODA Staff Last month, ODA leaders met with Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in the same week. Ohio Dental Political Action Committee Treasurer, Dr. Bruce Grbach, a general dentist from Mentor, attended both meetings and said "having the opportunity to discuss dental issues with these two leaders in the same week was a ... [continue reading]
Jan 9 2012
Patrick M. Lloyd, D.D.S., M.S., began his term as dean of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in August. In this Q&A with ODA Today, Dean Patrick Lloyd looks forward on his first full year of leadership. What brings you to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry? During my 30-plus years in dental education, I made several ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Ken Jones, DDS – Guest Columnist "Never confuse movement with action." Ernest Hemingway (1899 - 1961) When it comes to "access," a lot of people around the country talk a really good game – and that's about it. They often have jobs where they don't treat patients, able to pay or not. They often put down others who disagree with their ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Matthew J. Messina, DDS – Executive Editor I had the chance to sit down for lunch recently with a group of younger dentists. We talked about the future, and their perception of where the profession was going. They had significant concerns about changes that threatened their dreams and made them wonder if their practice would exist in the ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
David J. Owsiany, JD – ODA Executive Director Survey Says! Last spring, the Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio (UHCAN-Ohio) – a group that heretofore has had little interest in access to dental care – claimed that a survey it sponsored showed support for the "dental therapist model" in Ohio. And just last month, the ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
ODA StaffThe Ohio Dental Association installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2011-2012 term on Sept. 16, 2011, during the 145th ODA Annual Session in Columbus, Ohio."This group of dedicated individuals is exceptionally well qualified to lead the ODA," said ODA Executive Director David J. Owsiany, JD. "I have confidence they will ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Lindsey LandthornStaff Writer As part of the Ohio Department of Taxation's increased enforcement of Ohio's use tax, the department is implementing the Consumer Use Tax Amnesty program, which began on October 1 and extends until May 1, 2013.In early 2011, the department announced a stepped up emphasis on collection of Ohio's use tax. This increased ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
ODA StaffThirty-two ODA members participated in the American Dental Association's House of Delegates meetings held in Las Vegas during the ADA's Annual Session on Oct 10 - 14. These delegates and alternate delegates, who were selected by their Ohio peers at the local level, participated in discussions regarding various resolutions governing the ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Lindsey LandthornStaff WriterLast month, Governor John Kasich announced two new appointments to the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), both of whom were recommended for appointment by the Ohio Dental Association (ODA). Dr. Lawrence Kaye of Akron was re-appointed to a second term as a member of the OSDB as a dental specialist and is currently serving ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Dr. Mark Bronson began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with ODA Today, Dr. Bronson looks forward on his term.What are some of the issues you expect the ODA to face during your presidency? How do you think the ODA should address these issues?Access to Dental Care ... [continue reading]
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