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We have witnessed how a movement can overcome adversity and prevail against what Tom Brokaw has referred to as "tribalism." In dentistry there has been a recent trend of dentists defining themselves as members of different tribes delineated by gender, age, practice modality, ethnicity, etc. and then focusing only on those issues that pertain to ... [continue reading]

In September 2016, I wrote about two recent federal court cases that raised significant issues about how dentists may advertise related to the services they provide. At that time, I indicated that I would use this column to keep readers apprised of any updates. Texas case In January 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas ... [continue reading]

The advocacy efforts of organized dentistry provide a significant benefit to members. Throughout 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly has considered several hundred bills. Many of these bills would have a direct impact on dentists, patients and small businesses. The Ohio Dental Association, as part of its mission to support, protect and advance ... [continue reading]

It may be helpful for Ohio dentists to review some of the major dental benefits issues that confronted the profession during 2016 in order to prepare for the coming year. Medicare prescription drug rule The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has again delayed its enforcement of its new Medicare prescription drug rule until Jan. 1, ... [continue reading]

The election is over and, regardless of your party affiliation, there is much to be learned. We live in an information age. Everyone has a cell phone and is an investigative journalist. Now more than ever, there is video and audio of every possible candidate. Some of it is buried – lying in wait until the most damaging moment to be released. ... [continue reading]

When I was a mere lad in dental school,you did what “prof” said, unless you were a total fool.When I was finally a real doc, I made it “work in my hands”And people seemed happy, my patients were my fans! Now I’m told that’s no longer good enough,And I have to read and digest all that dry scientific stuff!What ... [continue reading]

Members can renew online at www.oda.org/renew, by mail to Ohio Dental Association, P.O. Box 182039, Dept 367, Columbus, OH 43218-2039, by fax at (614) 486-0381 or by phone at (800) 282-1526. Dentists can also pay their dues using Reward Program Payment with Benco Dental. The Reward Program Payment allows dentists to redeem their Benco Dental ... [continue reading]

The ODA is now accepting grant applications for component dental society recruitment programs in 2017. The proposed program must be a recruitment initiative with the goal of obtaining new members, and events cannot be purely social. There must be time designated to present benefits of membership. Events must be held by December 31, 2017, and ... [continue reading]

The ODA is seeking nominations for the Membership Award Program for Success (MAP for Success). MAP for Success rewards local component dental societies for their recruitment and retention efforts. Local dental societies continually hold events and programs in their communities to engage member and nonmember dentists, and the ODA would like to ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2017 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes men and women who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate ... [continue reading]