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Aug 14 2025
OhioDDS is the Ohio Dental Association’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). A GPO is a buying group that leverages collective purchasing power to negotiate discounted pricing. In order to take advantage of OhioDDS discounted pricing, all you need to do is sign up. There is no fee or obligation to make a purchase – OhioDDS is a free perk ... [continue reading]
Aug 14 2025
The ODA Services Corp. whitening gel discount program offers: Carbamide peroxide whitening gel formulated with a 100-percent-pure formula Only kosher USP glycerin and USP-grade carbamide peroxide. Gel is available in 16%, 22%, and 35% strengths. Additional discount applies to orders of 200+ syringes. With a minimum order of 50 ... [continue reading]
Jul 11 2025
OhioDDS is the Ohio Dental Association’s free Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA dentists exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment and services. We partner with three strong vendors to provide OhioDDS ... [continue reading]
Jul 11 2025
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides workers’ compensation coverage based on estimated payroll. Therefore at the end of the policy year, BWC asks employers to report their actual payroll for the prior policy year and pay any shortage (or receive a refund for any overage) in premium. This process is called a true-up. If the true-up is ... [continue reading]
Jul 11 2025
The ODA Services Corp. whitening gel discount program offers: Carbamide peroxide whitening gel formulated with a 100-percent-pure formula Only kosher USP glycerin and USP-grade carbamide peroxide Gel is available in 16%, 22%, and 35% strengths Additional discount applies to orders of 200+ syringes. With a minimum order of 50 ... [continue reading]
Jun 17 2025
The ODA provides members with exclusive access to a variety of products and services through the ODA Services Corp. As an additional benefit, many of our endorsed products entitle ODA members to premium discounts. The ODA Services Corp. Board thoroughly researches and tests products that might be of interest to dentists and then determines ... [continue reading]
May 14 2025
What is Surcharging? Charging an additional fee when the patient pays with a credit card to cover the business’ cost to process the payment. How it works When patient pays, the card reader will immediately determine whether it is a debit or credit card. For credit cards, the card reader will add the additional 3% surcharge to the ... [continue reading]
Apr 15 2025
The average dentist gets sued at least once in their career, and it’s important for dentists to be prepared in the event they must face a lawsuit. In this article, we’ll answer eight common questions about malpractice claims and lawsuits. Where do I begin if I’ve been sued by a patient? The first thing you should always do when ... [continue reading]
Apr 15 2025
Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines).  ... [continue reading]
Mar 5 2025
The ODA provides members with exclusive access to a variety of products and services through the ODA Services Corp. As an additional benefit, many of our endorsed products entitle ODA members to premium discounts. The ODA Services Corp. Board thoroughly researches and tests products that might be of interest to dentists and then determines ... [continue reading]
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