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Aug 19 2014
The 2014 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session has much to offer new dentists — a CE discount, a course designed specifically for new dentists, an evening reception and the Exhibit Hall. The 2014 Annual Session — ODA Live — will be Sept. 11-14 in Columbus. This year’s Annual Session also features a course aimed specifically at new ... [continue reading]
Aug 7 2014
Recent actions by the federal government will again impact dentists treating patients who have health care benefits through Medicare. This time it involves prescriptions for medication for Medicare Part D drug plan covered patients.
As reported in the June 16, 2014 “ADA News,” “the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] published ... [continue reading]
Jun 9 2014
In April, over 100 Ohio Dental Association member dentists and 50 dental students visited Columbus to meet with legislators and discuss the legislative issues of importance to dentistry as part of the annual ODA Day at the Statehouse. Their participation could not have come at a better time. The legislature is nearing completion of its work before ... [continue reading]
Jun 9 2014
Have patients been asking about "oil pulling?" Oil pulling is an ancient folk remedy that has recently been touted by various blogs, websites and news outlets as having many oral and general health benefits. Some dentists in Ohio have reported that patients are beginning to ask about this health trend.
The practice involves swishing a tablespoon ... [continue reading]
Feb 26 2014
Are you an Ohio dentist or fourth year dental student looking for assistance with dental school student loan debt? If you are practicing in Ohio (or plan to), you may be eligible to participate in the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP), but your application must be postmarked by March 14, 2014.
To qualify, dentists must be willing to ... [continue reading]
Jan 3 2014
Despite passing two comprehensive overhauls of Ohio’s prescription drug regulations last legislative session, the Ohio General Assembly continues to aggressively pursue legislative solutions to Ohio’s opioid problem. This fall, members of the House of Representatives introduced at least 12 separate bills aimed at addressing opioid abuse and ... [continue reading]
Dec 2 2013
The American Dental Association Library and Archives experienced some major changes to its operations in 2013 in order to save dues dollars and keep the library relevant in a technologic society.
Ohio Dental Association member dentists should know that they may still make use of the valuable resources of the library. ADA Library staff is ... [continue reading]
Nov 14 2013
This fall, dentists and dental hygienists will receive licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. The board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The information and payment of the renewal fee is due by Dec. 31, 2013. Dentists will need 40 CE credits to renew their ... [continue reading]
Nov 4 2013
In September, the Ohio Dental Association’s House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive list of legislative initiatives developed by the Task Force on Access to Care and Auxiliary Utilization aimed at improving access to quality, comprehensive dental care. The initiatives are a collection of recommendations compiled by the task ... [continue reading]
Nov 4 2013
The Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team recently released guidelines to help health care providers when prescribing opioids.
The guidelines recommend that if a patient is receiving 80 mg morphine equivalency dosing (MED) or above, the health care provider should evaluate how to optimize therapy and safety, and consider possible adverse ... [continue reading]
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