Author: Jackie Crowe

All states including Ohio have some type of unclaimed property law that declares money, property or other assets to be abandoned after a period of inactivity. Abandoned or unclaimed property, although not considered a tax, has become a significant source of revenue for many states. Additionally in this information age, states have become much more ... [continue reading]

A number of Ohio Dental Association members have contacted the ODA over the past year regarding their concerns with how Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana (Delta Dental) has processed their periodontal scaling and root planing claims. The complaints have typically involved a claim disallowance, which means the claim is denied and the ... [continue reading]

Policymakers routinely make decisions that impact dentists, dental patients and small businesses. The Ohio Dental Association, as part of its mission to support, protect and advance the interests of its member dentists, consistently monitors the issues before policymakers to ensure that dentistry’s interests are preserved. While the ... [continue reading]

The 2018 ODA Annual Session will feature CE courses for the entire dental team. This year’s Annual Session will be Sept. 13-16 in Columbus. Are you struggling with the business side of running a dental practice? Do you want to improve your clinical skills? Do you want to motivate your team? Dr. Betsy Mueller, chair of the 2018 ODA ... [continue reading]

The 132nd Ohio General Assembly is half way through its two-year term and has already considered several hundred bills. Many of these bills would have a direct impact on dentists, patients and small businesses. The Ohio Dental Association, as part of its mission to support, protect and advance the interests of its member dentists, consistently ... [continue reading]

Can you identify at least three potentially addicting/Dopamine releasing substances that have been around for at least 5,000+ years? (Hint: two of them can be smoked.) OK, time’s up. Nicotine and opium can be smoked while the third is a liquid – alcohol. All three are controlled substances – to a degree – in American society. All ... [continue reading]

Pictured are Kelly (Dental Assistant - Front Desk), Dr. Monica Monfredi (Dentist), Rachel (EFDA), Ciera (Hygienist), and Mike (Practice Manager) of Monfredi Family Dental in Columbus at the 2017 ODA Annual Session. The 2017 ODA Annual Session – Together Towards Tomorrow – featured CE, activities and shopping for the entire dental ... [continue reading]

The 2017 ODA Annual Session Exhibit Hall is one of the largest in the region and will include more than 200 exhibitors. The 2017 ODA Annual Session Exhibit Hall has several exciting new opportunities. This year, the Exhibit Hall will feature a Tech Bar, where dentists can speak to experts about digital and online technology. ... [continue reading]

The 2017 ODA Annual Session will feature several hands-on courses. Annual Session will be Sept. 14-17 in Columbus. For more details and to register, visit www.oda.org/events. The 2017 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session will feature several unique hands-on workshops, including a cadaver dissection course for the first ... [continue reading]

Dr. Christopher Coleman, a volunteer with the Good Neighbor House, performs a tongue tie release procedure on a newborn at the clinic. The clinic received a grant from the ODA Foundation to expand its pediatric dental services. The Good Neighbor House Dental Clinic in Dayton is one of five recipients of the ODA Foundation’s 2016 ... [continue reading]