Author: Jackie Crowe

Past ODA President Dr. Tom Paumier, a general dentist from Canton, was installed as the 163rd president of the ... [continue reading]

The dental profession comes with challenges. From navigating dental insurance issues and managing business ... [continue reading]

Dental offices are required by law to protect the confidentiality and security of health care information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides federal protections for individually identifiable health information and gives patients certain rights with respect to that information. The Ohio Dental Association and ... [continue reading]

Last month, representatives from the Ohio Dental Association presented at Dental Assisting Professional Development Day at ... [continue reading]

This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel regarding your practice’s specific compliance obligations. We’ve officially hit the holidays. Where did 2026 go? While you’ve had a busy year in your dental practice, the holidays bring some welcome time to catch ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices are being sent out to ODA members soon. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues are due Jan. 1, 2027, for the 2027 membership year. Renew ... [continue reading]

Best Card recently announced BCPay+, its payment processing integration for Open Dental software designed to help dental offices simplify payment acceptance, reduce manual data entry, and improve visibility into accounts receivable. BCPay+ combines Best Card’s full BCPay payment platform with Open Dental integration for $70 per month. The ... [continue reading]

The 2027 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 19-20, 2027 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders in their dental practice and their profession. Attendees consistently rank the event as one of the top ... [continue reading]

The ODA continues to receive reports of scam artists posing as Ohio State Dental Board members and other regulatory agencies as an attempted fraud scheme. Key reminders: While some regulatory agencies may make an initial call to a dentist, legitimate state boards, the DEA, and the FBI do not demand payment by phone or threaten immediate ... [continue reading]

A call for nominations is now extended for general dentist board member positions on the Ohio State Dental Board. The Ohio Dental Association has the opportunity to recommend nominees to the governor of Ohio for possible dentist board member positions on the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), which may be vacant in April 2027. The board member ... [continue reading]