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Sep 6 2023
In this column of the “ODA Today” I try to be cognizant of questions I am hearing from members and help relay answers to common questions or hot topics. This edition is no different and comes about due to questions that I have heard over the last few months. The main question that I am referring to in this article is what can I do about credit ... [continue reading]
Aug 15 2023
In communication with patients, other practices or other practitioners there are certain circumstances where records can be requested, and it is important to understand your responsibilities when those scenarios arise. Ohio Revised Code section 3701.74, which includes dentists and dental hygienists by definition, is clear on one thing in this ... [continue reading]
Jul 17 2023
Dental radiographs provide information critical to the identification and treatment of oral health problems. For example, radiographs are the only reliable way to view the bone, roots, attachments, interproximal areas and under and around restorations. Despite the significant benefit of such images, some patients refuse to have radiographs taken ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
A well-defined office manual can be of great benefit to a dental practice. Employment issues are some of the most difficult matters to confront as a small-business owner. Oftentimes, the best way for employer dentists to avoid the common problems that arise with employees is to establish an office employee manual. Establishing an employee ... [continue reading]
Mar 7 2023
As spring inches near so does everyone’s favorite time of the year, tax season. That’s a terrible joke from a recovering tax attorney. But I did want to take the time to write about a few of the taxes that affect dental offices and encourage members to use tax professionals when navigating these waters. In this spring season everyone thinks of ... [continue reading]
Feb 15 2023
In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many of our members throughout the state. I can honestly say in that time it has become abundantly clear that the dental profession is one of the most sincere and professional groups of people that I have ever encountered. Obviously, there are bad actors in any profession, but ... [continue reading]
Jan 12 2023
Over the last few months phone calls to the ODA have picked up regarding the Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs license (TDDD). Due to the significant amount of conversation on this topic I think that it is worthwhile to let all member dentists know that the exemption from having a TDDD license has not changed. Most phone calls are due to ... [continue reading]
Nov 11 2022
A new Ohio law mandating e-prescribing went into effect Friday, Sept. 23. The law requires prescriptions for schedule II-controlled substances to be done electronically, however, those prescribers who write 50 or fewer schedule II prescriptions per year are exempted from the requirement. There are also exceptions in situations where it is ... [continue reading]
Nov 11 2022
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 or offices wishing to bring in their own animal. The answers to all of these questions depend on the liability ... [continue reading]
Oct 17 2022
A new Ohio law mandating e-prescribing went into effect Friday, Sept. 23. The law requires prescriptions for schedule II-controlled substances to be done electronically, however, those prescribers who write 50 or fewer schedule II prescriptions per year are exempted from the requirement. There are also exceptions in situations where it is ... [continue reading]
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