Category: ODA Today

House Bill 463, which was signed into law at the end of the year, has many provisions aimed at improving access to care. One such provision is the expansion of the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP). The ODLRP was created in 2003 and is fully funded by Ohio dentists. It provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated ... [continue reading]

When I was a young first-year dental student in 2013, I registered for Day at the Statehouse. Little did I know that the event would entirely change my view on politics and advocacy. Participating in Day at the Statehouse (DATSH), even as a student, was a very empowering experience that ignited my passion for organized dentistry. The past two ... [continue reading]

Dental researchers hope to vastly improve oral health in children by countering a common misperception that dental care for baby teeth isn’t important because they just fall out anyway. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland and the University of Washington Northwest Center to Reduce Oral Health ... [continue reading]

The Children's Dental Clinic of Coshocton is one of the oldest safety net dental clinics treating low income kids in Ohio. The clinic opened in 1986 and is a cooperative effort with the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Brian Dunlap, director of the clinic, said the clinic has seen long-term success thanks to involvement and ... [continue reading]

Feinknopf Dental team members from Dr. Hans Guter's office visit the Exhibit Hall at the 2014 ODA Annual Session. This year’s Annual Session - Excellence in Collaboration - will be Sept. 17-20 in Columbus. As the old adage goes: You’re only as good as your team. The 149th ODA Annual Session will be held Sept. 17-20 at ... [continue reading]

Photo submitted by CWRU American Dental Association and Ohio Dental Association leaders give a presentation to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Students about organized dentistry. Pictured from left: ODA Executive Director David Owsiany, ADA Treasurer Dr. Ron Lemmo, ODA President-Elect Dr. Chris Connell, ODA ... [continue reading]

Following the close of Leadership Institute, dentists out of school for 10 years or less are invited to a new dentist luncheon hosted by the Subcouncil on New Dentists. At the free luncheon, Marilyn Moats Kennedy will lead a discussion about “Connecting with People Who Don’t Share Your Values.” Moats Kennedy is founder and president of ... [continue reading]

As many of you know, we regularly gather information from our members about all of the ODA’s activities, events and programs so we can continually evaluate our performance and better meet our member dentists’ expectations. Our 2012 membership survey revealed that “the provision of information” is one of the most valued ... [continue reading]

Ohio law has long provided incentives for health care professionals to provide free care to indigent patients. In December, Gov. John Kasich signed two pieces of legislation that will enhance volunteer opportunities. House Bill 320, introduced by State Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy Township) and passed by the legislature on Dec. 4, 2014, extends ... [continue reading]

Dentists are becoming increasingly aware that they must take some type of action with respect to Medicare if they treat Medicare covered patients. So are those who would like to sell dentists products or services. The Ohio Dental Association has received numerous calls from member dentists who have been solicited to attend seminars and/or purchase ... [continue reading]