Category: ODA Today

“It is far easier to entertain than it is to educate.” – Unknown “It is far easier to educate if you are entertaining.” – Kdj It’s been a long time since a certain head of the OSU College of Dentistry’s department of full dentures chewed my butt for not taking notes in his class. Now, I no longer ... [continue reading]

This fall, dentists and dental hygienists will receive licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. The board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The information and payment of the renewal fee is due by Dec. 31, 2013. Dentists will need 40 CE credits to renew their licenses ... [continue reading]

The Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team recently released guidelines to help health care providers when prescribing opioids. The guidelines recommend that if a patient is receiving 80 mg morphine equivalency dosing (MED) or above, the health care provider should evaluate how to optimize therapy and safety, and consider possible adverse ... [continue reading]

The 2013 ODA Annual Session was “The Source” for continuing education, supplies, camaraderie, entertainment and more. “I think the 2013 ODA Annual Session was a success on many levels,” said Dr. Bruce Grbach, 2013 Annual Session chair. “Most importantly, I saw many smiling faces and a lot of good times being shared by ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 19 and 20 in conjunction with the 147th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including resolutions: That the ODA make advocating for increased dental Medicaid reimbursements a priority in its advocacy efforts. That the ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2013-14 term on Sept. 20 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA House of Delegates and the Ad Interim Committee. The 2013-14 Executive Committee Officers are: President: ... [continue reading]

Dr. Paul Casamassimo began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the end of the ODA House of Delegates in September. In his Q&A with “ODA Today,” Casamassimo looks forward to his term. What are some of the issues you expect the Ohio Dental Association to face during your presidency? How do you think the ODA should ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has several members serving in key leadership positions with the American Dental Association. Having leaders at the national level gives Ohio a strong voice in the direction of the ADA. Continue reading below to learn about some of Ohio’s leaders and what they are accomplishing at the ADA. Dr. Ron Lemmo – ... [continue reading]

A public, private, professional collaboration has allowed several groups in Ohio to bring their strengths to the table and open the state’s first school-based dental clinic, the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School in Cincinnati. The center had its grand opening Sept. 23 thanks to a collaboration among several entities, including the ... [continue reading]

For the second consecutive year, the Ohio Dental Association Foundation set a record in the dollar amount of scholarships and grants awarded in Ohio – with $101,230 given in 2013. A total of $66,000 was collectively awarded to 28 dental students at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry or the Case Western Reserve University School ... [continue reading]