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Jan 24 2024
The ODA Services Corp. recently endorsed PracticeMojo, an automated patient communications platform from ProSites. The ODA Services Corp. has endorsed ProSites for dental website design services since 2012. “The ODA Services Corp. has had a longstanding relationship with ProSites, and we are excited to add their patient communications ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
The 2023 ODA Annual Session featured 45 live CE courses presented by 32 different local and ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Each year when given the opportunity to write an article for the ODA Wellness Trust, I go back to the reason we started this health plan for our members – to give our members quality benefits with superior service. The ODA has sponsored a health plan for over 25 years. These plans have evolved over time, and it wasn’t until the Affordable ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Ohio Dental Association members can receive access to exclusive discounts by signing up for OhioDDS, the ODA’s group purchasing organization. OhioDDS members receive guaranteed savings through Safco. OhioDDS members are guaranteed to save 10% when ordering national brand products through Safco. Additionally, OhioDDS has partnered with these ... [continue reading]
Oct 16 2023
Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, is available from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15. The ODA Wellness Trust is available exclusively to ODA members and their staff and features a more extensive provider network than most individual health insurance plans. It also has a wide range of deductible options to fit ... [continue reading]
Sep 6 2023
Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, begins Oct. 15 and lasts through Nov. 15 for Jan. 1, 2024 coverage. This is your once-a-year opportunity to review your plan options and select your benefits for the upcoming year. For dental practices, open enrollment provides staff members not currently enrolled in the ... [continue reading]
Aug 15 2023
In today’s digital age, online reviews play a pivotal role in establishing trust and credibility for your dental practice. In fact, reviews are one of the first aspects of your dental practice that potential new patients will look at when choosing a new dentist. By harnessing the power of patient reviews, your team can foster a strong ... [continue reading]
Aug 15 2023
OhioDDS is a Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA dentists exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment and services. We partner with three strong vendors to provide OhioDDS participants with savings and ... [continue reading]
Jul 17 2023
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we are at the conclusion of the 2022 policy year (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), BWC will ... [continue reading]
Jun 13 2023
In an American Dental Association Health Policy Institute survey conducted last year, inflation/overhead/rising costs was ranked as the second biggest challenge dental practice are facing. Between supply chain issues and skyrocketing inflation, dental practices across the U.S. are seeing increases in their supply costs. The Nominal Retail ... [continue reading]
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