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Apr 2 2012
     Problem employees can disrupt any business, but they have potential to do significant damage to small businesses.  This is particularly true in dental offices, where employees work closely with the public and in close proximity to other staff members.  One of the most difficult issues a dentist must handle as a ... [continue reading]
Mar 1 2012
    In one of his first acts as president, Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 into law. Now known as the “stimulus bill,” the legislation sought to provide a boost to the nation’s economy by funding infrastructure projects and other initiatives. One such initiative was the ... [continue reading]
Feb 7 2012
     Last year, the Ohio General Assembly and Gov. John Kasich adopted House Bill 93, a measure aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and diversion. HB 93 made several changes to Ohio law, including requiring licensure and additional oversight of pain management clinics, establishing a statewide take-back program to secure ... [continue reading]
Jan 25 2012
A new rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could require many employers, including some dental offices, to begin posting new labor law posters. The posters are designed to inform employees of their rights and the obligations of employers and union officials under the National Labor Relations Act. The poster requirement was ... [continue reading]
Jan 9 2012
Keith Kerns, Esq. ODA Director of Legal and Legislative Services Since the advent of federal privacy regulations under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in 2003, dental offices have focused their attention on the security and safeguarding of the health information they gather on patients in the course of treatment. ... [continue reading]
Nov 22 2011
Keith Kerns, Esq.ODA Director of Legal and Legislative ServicesThis fall, dentists and dental hygienists will receive licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. As was the case during the last two renewal periods, the board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The ... [continue reading]
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