Category: ODA Today

Editor’s Note: William Prescott, E.M.B.A., J.D., will be a keynote speaker and will present two breakout sessions at the ODA Leadership Institute, March 28-29 in Columbus. His keynote presentation “Living Your Dreams as a Dentist,” will be March 28 and will focus on achieving balance professionally and personally. His breakout sessions will ... [continue reading]

Did you know that there are still a number of actions you can take - yes, in 2014 - that can positively impact your 2013 tax liability? Read on for details and talk to your CPA about which methods may help to reduce your personal and practice tax obligations for 2013, and beyond. Retroactive options for 2013 filings 1. Retirement plans You can ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s 148th Annual Session, "ODA Live," is slated for Sept. 11-14, and it promises to be a lively meeting. The convention is the opportunity for dentists and their teams throughout the region to gather together to learn, share experiences and have a good time. Attending the meeting every year is an easy way to fulfill ... [continue reading]

 The recent move by Ohio's largest dental insurer to limit periodic cleanings for its own employees' dental plan should be a warning to all of us about the dangers and risks that science and evidence-based dentistry bring along with their obvious benefits. We’ve entered an era of “big data” where almost any hypothesis or ... [continue reading]

The ODA's Leadership Institute is an award-winning day and a half professional development program that is open to all ODA member dentists.  The program is designed to have something for everyone.  The event will kick off on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. with a keynote presentation by William Prescott, an Ohio-based lawyer who has represented ... [continue reading]

Closing a dental practice many times is much more complicated than turning off the lights and locking the door. As dentists contemplate the closure of an office, there are several key points to consider. Announcing the closure of a practice is a critical step in the process that could cause difficulty for the dentist if not handled appropriately. ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is again receiving calls from dental offices concerning the Ohio law that governs the submission and payment of electronic claims. The calls have been prompted by language used in various third-party payers’ explanations of benefits. In 2010, the Ohio General Assembly adopted a state operating budget containing a ... [continue reading]

I was talking with a patient today about her thoughts for 2014.  I asked if she had made any resolutions for the New Year.  She said that she had no plans, but hoped that something would happen to surprise her.  I told her the chances of that coming true were excellent!  There is no doubt in my mind that something will occur ... [continue reading]

When I think back to my dental school interview, I remember being an enthusiastic bright-eyed, possibly idealistic 20-year-old. “Why do you want to become a dentist,” I was asked. In a very rehearsed fashion, I listed what I thought was a very politically correct, intelligent, broad answer, sure to resonate with anyone sitting across ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association was recently recognized by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Excellence Program (E3). The Ohio EPA recognizes the ODA as a bronze level participant for establishing and facilitating the Ohio Good DEED (Dedicated to Environmental Excellence in Dentistry) program to recognize and encourage ... [continue reading]