Category: ODA Today

“Oral health is a critical component of overall health, yet many Ohioans face barriers to accessing dental care, particularly in rural areas.” – “Partners In Progress, Pursuing Medical/Dental Integration in Ohio” CareQuest Institute and Oral Health Ohio Impact Report, 2025 ... [continue reading]

Over the last decade, there have been concerted efforts by lawmakers, physician organizations and courts to combat unethical testimony by physicians who make careers providing expert testimony in medical malpractice cases using unethical tactics to sway jurors. Of course, experts are used in legal actions involving dentists as well. In fact, in ... [continue reading]

Over the past few years it has become more common to see an animal in a dental office or in public places. During that time the ODA has received many calls with questions about animal owners’ “rights” to have an animal in the office and offices wishing to bring in an animal for the office. The answers to all of these questions depend on the ... [continue reading]

Over the years the number of calls to the Ohio Dental Association concerning prompt pay issues have dropped dramatically. Dentists’ adoption of electronic claims submission technology and insurance companies’ utilization of automatic claims processing practices have significantly helped with the timely adjudication of claims. Problems ... [continue reading]

My car was in the shop recently. I took it in because the car texted me that it needed service! When I first got my license, cars had an oil light, and that was about it. When that red warning appeared on your dashboard, you knew trouble was brewing under the hood. But by then, damage might already be done. Today’s vehicles are engineering ... [continue reading]

If there is one part of owning a practice that continues to give me massive anxiety, it is the Personnel Policy Manual. HR 101 would suggest that every business that has employees must have a manual and it should not only be reviewed frequently for compliance with state and federal regulations, but also be nimble to roll with the changing needs of ... [continue reading]

I’m a dental student at Ohio State University and am passionate about organized dentistry and public health dentistry. I was raised in Morgan County, Ohio, and plan to return to Southeast Ohio as soon as I graduate. Working with underserved populations is the key driving force in my passion for dentistry. In rural counties where public health ... [continue reading]

Judy Kay Mausolf, a speaker, author, and dental culture specialist, will be presenting her last major speaking engagement on her farewell tour before retirement at the 2025 ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists, dental students and dental residents at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “We look ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association is offering dentists two new mental health resources through Talkspace. Talkspace Go is a self-guided therapy app to support mental well-being that ADA members and dental students can utilize for free. The app provides tools to manage work stress, relationships and overall balance in life. In as little as five ... [continue reading]