Category: ODA Today

“US News and World Report” recently released its list of “The 25 Best Jobs of 2015.”  To great fanfare and celebration, media outlets around the country crowed that dentists topped the report.  The study authors said of dentists that they “deftly balance patient care with turning a profit.”  ... [continue reading]

Happy New Year from the desk of the Happy Dentist! Last year, through four separate columns, I spoke of poignant points in my life, sharing some of my philosophies and life choices that I think have contributed to some life successes. So this year, the theme of my column will be to explore the uncontrollable. My opinion, which is also shared by ... [continue reading]

All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. The ODA can send all required posters to ODA members for $6 plus tax, which covers the cost of printing and shipping. To order the posters, call the ODA at (800) ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Medicaid continues to provide resources for providers leading up to the implementation of ICD-10. The Ohio Department of Medicaid has posted webinars and other resources to inform health care providers about the transition at http://medicaid.ohio.gov/PROVIDERS/Billing/ICD10.aspx. Ohio Medicaid also posted its second billing ... [continue reading]

Kids at the 2014 Give Kids a Smile kick-off event. This year’s kick-off event will be Feb. 6 at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton. The 13th Annual Give Kids a Smile kick-off event will be held on Feb. 6 at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton. The kick-off event is one of many Give Kids a Smile programs that will take place ... [continue reading]

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important grassroots advocacy event, will be March 4 at the Columbus Athenaeum in downtown Columbus. Day at the Statehouse gives dentists and dental students an opportunity to speak with their legislators about issues important to dentistry and advocate for issues that impact their ... [continue reading]

The 2015 Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute – Learn, Lead, Succeed – will give members the resources they need to rejuvenate their work and become leaders in their own practices, communities and lives. This year's Leadership Institute will be March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. This year’s event will feature ... [continue reading]

Pat Riley, facility manager at the Look Up Center, and Susan Steinman, CODA and clinical operations provider at the Look Up Dental Clinic. Riley often helps out in the Look Up Dental Clinic by sterilizing equipment when the clinic is busy and repairing equipment as necessary. Steinman coordinates volunteers and oversees the ... [continue reading]

Sixteen students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine attended the Street of Dreams on Nov. 19. Sixteen students from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine attended the Street of Dreams on Nov. 19. The Street of Dreams program is a collaboration between CWRU, the Ohio ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation raised more than $200,000 in 2014, thanks to nearly 1,300 donors. ODAF primarily raises funds through donations made on dues statements and through the annual raffle fundraiser at Annual Session. Many members participate in both fundraisers. “Saying ‘thank you’ is the most important and most enjoyable ... [continue reading]