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May 14 2012
by Jackie Best A program that provides educational and health resources to children in low-income families is making a push to help these children find dental homes. Head Start is a federal program started in the 1960s for children from birth to age 5 from low-income families aimed at preparing them for school. The program promotes ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
     Students from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine toured dental offices in the Cleveland area and got the opportunity to learn about their options post-graduation.      “The students get to see how their education translates into day-to-day work,” said Sara Fields, ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
     The Ohio General Tax Amnesty Program is now under way and lasts until June 15, 2012.      Through this program, taxpayers can catch up on certain back taxes that were due on or any time before May 1, 2011, without having to pay any penalties and only having to pay half of the interest ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
     Reality TV shows. Ancient Egyptian discoveries. An ancient evil that threatens the world. Romance. Mystery. And a dentist?      Dr. Matthew Messina, Ohio Dental Association executive editor and spokesman for the American Dental Association, recently published his first novel, “The Curse of Sekhem ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
Two years after its creation, the Ohio Good DEED (Dedicated to Environmental Excellence in Dentistry) Program is continuing to expand and now has over 100 participating dentists. The Good DEED Program recognizes dental offices for implementing simple and innovative solutions to minimize their environmental impact in Ohio. It is a voluntary, ... [continue reading]
May 14 2012
by Jackie Best      After reviewing a recent study that found a correlation between dental X-rays and the most common type of brain tumors, the American Dental Association continues to recommend that dentists order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and treatment. The ADA also cites some reasons why ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2012
The ODA Foundation achieved a significant milestone last year – surpassing the half million dollar mark in scholarships and grant awards. Since 1995, over $547,000 has been awarded for dental education in Ohio. Over the past several years, contributions and proceeds from the Foundation’s former raffle fundraiser specifically helped hundreds ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2012
The 2012 ODA Leadership Institute will be held on May 18-19, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center. Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown, will headline the Leadership Institute this year as keynote speakers. The ODA Leadership Institute will begin with registration at 10 a.m. on ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2012
The 2012 report of U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, “Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults” states “rates of smokeless tobacco use are no longer declining, and they appear to be increasing among some groups.” Based on recent Ohio tobacco use surveys, Ohio is one of the “groups” seeing an increased use of ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2012
The Ohio Dental Association’s 2012 Leadership Institute will feature a dean’s roundtable, where the deans from three dental schools will discuss issues facing the dental profession. Dr. Jerold Goldberg, of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Patrick Lloyd, of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry; and Dr. ... [continue reading]
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