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Jul 2 2014
Have you searched for yourself on the Internet lately? There are dozens of sites devoted to reviewing and rating health care providers and most likely, one of these sites will be a top result to appear in your search. A recent study approved by the University of Michigan Medical School and published in the Journal of the American Medical ... [continue reading]
Apr 28 2014
Ohio's dentists have an unparalleled record of public service and volunteer work through the Dental OPTIONS program, Give Kids a Smile and other activities. A recent survey showed that the state's dentists donate over $40 million in care and services each year. Ohio law has long provided protection from liability to dentists and other health care ... [continue reading]
Apr 4 2014
The hiring of a new employee, especially one with clinical responsibilities, is an important decision for a dental office. In addition to reviewing an applicant’s employment history and educational background, sometimes employer dentists want to review the candidate's clinical skills and observe how he or she will interact with other ... [continue reading]
Feb 26 2014
Harassment claims by employees have become common in professional settings. Because of this, most employer dentists understand the importance of being vigilant in refusing to engage in, or to tolerate, harassment in the dental office by any supervisor or employee. But what if the alleged harassment is perpetrated by someone other than an employee? ... [continue reading]
Jan 28 2014
Closing a dental practice many times is much more complicated than turning off the lights and locking the door. As dentists contemplate the closure of an office, there are several key points to consider. Announcing the closure of a practice is a critical step in the process that could cause difficulty for the dentist if not handled appropriately. ... [continue reading]
Dec 2 2013
This fall, dentists and dental hygienists should have received licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board.  As was the case during the last several renewal periods, the board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education requirements online.  The information and payment of the renewal fee is ... [continue reading]
Oct 2 2013
Health care is rapidly changing, and much of that is due to advances in technology. Last month attendees at the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session were able to browse the latest and most advanced technology for the dental office, including electronic health records systems, Web designs, digital diagnostic tools and patient communication ... [continue reading]
Aug 28 2013
Small businesses are frequently cited as a key component of a healthy economy. Accordingly, state policymakers have taken steps in recent years to foster small business development. State Rep. Ross McGregor, a Republican from Springfield and spouse of an Ohio Dental Association member dentist, won passage of legislation that requires state ... [continue reading]
Aug 1 2013
Last month, the Ohio State Dental Board took the first step in initiating several proposed rule changes that could impact dental offices and personnel. The board submitted its proposed changes and accompanying business impact analysis for public review and comment. The proposal includes changes to the dental assistant radiographer certificate ... [continue reading]
Jun 26 2013
Membership in organized dentistry provides numerous benefits from savings on products and services used in dental offices to CE offerings and networking opportunities. However, your membership also offers you access to valuable information on a variety issues, including legal and regulatory compliance. Each day the ODA legal department fields ... [continue reading]
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