Category: ODA Today

Dr. Grace Yum, founder of Mommy Dentists in Business, will be speaking at ODA Annual Session on Friday, Sept. 26. Yum started Mommy Dentists in Business as a way for mothers in dentistry to connect so that colleagues could share their challenges and ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed two new members to the Ohio State Dental Board. Dr. Sarat “Bobby” Thikkurissy, a pediatric dentist in Cincinnati, was appointed to his first term on the board. He received his DDS degree from New York University, his MS degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and his certificate ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, three for $250 or six for $500. A maximum of 700 tickets will be sold. This year’s first place prize is $10,000 cash. The second place prize is 2026 tripartite membership dues paid or the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Zachary Christoff has been involved with organized dentistry since his time in dental school and is dedicated to educating the next generation of dentists. In ... [continue reading]

Dr. Serhiy Radlinsky is a dentist in Ukraine who is working to bring dental care to people in need who have been affected by the war. In recognition of his efforts, he will ... [continue reading]

“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]