Category: News

Annual Session attendees need to be aware of several traffic updates as they travel to Columbus this week. The following ongoing improvement projects may affect travel: Closure of South Garage on Nationwide Boulevard (This garage is attached to the Hyatt Regency and the Convention Center) The popular parking garage for convention attendees and ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s House of Delegates, which is the policymaking and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will consider the following resolutions at its Sept. 19 and 20 meeting. The 2013 House of Delegates meeting will be at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. • Resolution 1-13: proposes to align ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joseph Crowley is extremely dedicated to and involved with organized dentistry on a local, state and national level. For his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session. “Joe Crowley ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jerold Goldberg has spent his career at Case Western Reserve University focused on developing innovative dental education programs. Goldberg will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to the dental profession at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Sept. 20, in conjunction with the ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

Dr. Linda Smith is dedicated to community volunteer programs, in particular a clinic that provides care to children in need. On Friday, Sept. 20, Smith will receive the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. “Locally, Dr. Smith ... [continue reading]

As 2014 approaches and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, many employers and consumers have questions about what health insurance options are available to them. Employers and individuals should begin considering and investigating their options so that they are prepared Jan. 1, 2014, when all  individuals will be required ... [continue reading]

On June 30, Gov. John Kasich signed into law the Ohio budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The final budget looks significantly different from the original plan Kasich proposed. The final budget does not include expansion of Medicaid coverage and includes a different tax structure than originally proposed. An important aspect of the final budget ... [continue reading]

On June 18, Scott Gilliam, vice president and government relations officer of the Cincinnati Insurance Company, testified before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in support of House Bill 159, an Ohio Dental Association-backed bill that would prevent dental insurance companies from setting prices for dental services that the insurers do not ... [continue reading]

It’s been a strong year for the Ohio Dental Association Foundation so far, with more than half of its annual fundraising raffle tickets already sold, a sizable donation from the Central Ohio Dental Society, and nearly double the scholarship and grant applications over last year. “The word is getting out,” said ODAF Chairman Dr. ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is promoting oral health and dental visits with ODA member dentists through an educational radio campaign that has been running for over a year. The ODA has partnered with the Ohio Society Association of Executives (OSAE) and the Ohio News Network (ONN) radio division on a public awareness campaign. The campaign ... [continue reading]