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Mar 5 2024
The use of lead abdominal aprons or thyroid collars on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to an expert panel established by the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. The Ohio Department of Health (which regulates the use of X-ray machines in Ohio) expects dentists to have a written ... [continue reading]
Mar 5 2024
The American Dental Association is warning about fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been notified of scammers sending messages that ask the recipient to click on a URL or scan a QR ... [continue reading]
Mar 5 2024
The Commission on Ohio Dental Assistant Certification (Ohio Commission) has resumed offering testing for dental assistants. The Ohio Commission had stopped offering the exam during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Ohio law, the Ohio Commission is one of three testing agencies through which dental assistants may become certified by passing an ... [continue reading]
Mar 5 2024
It seems that we are in the time of the year where dental suppliers are requesting offices to update their exemption from having a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs license (TDDD). Over the last few months phone calls to the ODA have picked up regarding the TDDD. Due to the significant amount of conversation on this topic I think it is ... [continue reading]
Feb 14 2024
The Ohio Dental Association’s regulatory compliance guide continues to be a top rated member benefit. The regulatory compliance guide helps ODA members ensure they are in compliance with Ohio regulations. The guide – “Ohio Dentist Advisor: Your Guide to Regulatory Compliance” – was created by the Ohio Dental Association as a free ... [continue reading]
Feb 14 2024
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. From the ODA website, ODA members can download 13 posters: 2024 Minimum Wage Poster. Disabilities Poster. Equal Employment Opportunity Poster. Employee Polygraph ... [continue reading]
Feb 14 2024
A new law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 that will require dental practices that meet certain requirements to begin providing information to the Department of Treasury regarding their practice and beneficial owners. The Corporate Transparency Act, which was enacted by Congress in 2021, requires dental practices and companies that meet certain ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. From the ODA website, ODA members can download 13 posters: 2024 Minimum Wage Poster. Disabilities Poster. Equal Employment Opportunity Poster. Employee Polygraph ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
Ohio’s minimum wage increased from $10.10 per hour to $10.45 per hour for non-tipped employees on Jan. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce. A 2024 Minimum Wage Poster is available to download free for members by clicking ... [continue reading]
Jan 24 2024
I am sure that most of you are aware of the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) that requires businesses residing or doing business in Ohio to pay tax on their annual gross receipts. This tax was supported by the ODA and implemented in 2005 when it replaced the corporate franchise tax and tangible personal property tax over a five-year period ending in ... [continue reading]
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