Author: Jackie Crowe

Ohio’s Medicaid program provides publicly funded health care coverage to about 3 million low-income Ohioans (or about 26% of the state’s population), including children, pregnant women, older adults, people with disabilities and other adults. It is jointly funded by a roughly 65-35 split of federal to state tax dollars for most Medicaid ... [continue reading]

For decades, the dental profession has relied on a simple formula: clinical expertise plus professional credentials equals patient trust. Walk into any dental office today, and you’ll still see the familiar elements of this approach — diplomas on the wall, white coats and the assumption that professional authority naturally commands respect. ... [continue reading]

See below for references relevant to the central points of what follows. Those interested in understanding the known and possible effects on dentistry, directly and indirectly, can review these for a deeper dive into our future. Earlier this year, Congress and the president enacted legislation, commonly called One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), ... [continue reading]

Dr. David Vorherr of Cincinnati was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as secretary, Vorherr will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Vorherr is a general dentist in practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Najia Usman of Medina was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as vice president, Usman will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Usman is an endodontist in private ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kelly Roth of Canton was installed as speaker of the House of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as speaker of the House, Roth will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Roth is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brett Pelok of Toledo was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Pelok will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Pelok is a general dentist in private ... [continue reading]

Dr. Rob Mazzola of Miamisburg was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as treasurer, Mazzola will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Mazzola is a general dentist in practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kyle Bogan of Delaware was installed as president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. “Dr. Kyle Bogan is a dedicated and visionary leader both within organized dentistry and within his community,” said ODA Executive Director David Owsiany. The Ohio Dental Association is fortunate to ... [continue reading]

Dr. Zachary Christoff has been involved with organized dentistry since his time in dental school and is dedicated to educating the next generation of dentists. In ... [continue reading]