Category: ODA Today

This issue of the “ODA Today” is sent to every dentist in Ohio, whether you are a member or not. I could not pass up the opportunity to write a few words about membership in your professional organization and why you are important to us. The most important thing that was necessary for me to become a member was for someone to invite me. ... [continue reading]

So, why have a dental association anyway? I can get all the continuing education that I need online. I can get my insurance online too. From that gecko, or the duck, or even that girl Flo. All the news I need comes from my computer. I just need to go to work and take care of patients.  Who needs to talk to other dentists? I can post my ... [continue reading]

Does It Matter? This month, I’m probably going to take a lot of grief from some segments of our profession. That’s why I get paid the big bucks – to ask the tough questions and to make my faithful readers first think, and then tell me what you thought. Excuse me while I rant. We know there are increasing numbers of kids out there ... [continue reading]

I have a very good friend who happens to be a dentist also. Sound familiar? We met the first week of dental school. Our wives are friends. We ski together and play a lot of golf together. He shares their family cottage with us, and I share our favorite new wines with them. Our offices are about 2 miles apart. A few months ago, we had a mutual ... [continue reading]

From insurance coverage to whitening gel to credit card processing systems and more, the Ohio Dental Association Services Corp. (ODASC) has researched and endorsed products and companies to help dentists save time and money. “I use several of the ODASC endorsed products, and the savings more than cover the cost of my dues,” said Dr. ... [continue reading]

"Hey Rick Pitino, now that you've won your second NCAA title, where are you going?" "I'm going to Disney ... no check that, I'm going to the tattoo parlor," after all, a promise is a promise. And why not Rick, everyone I see these days looks like Herman Melville's Queequeg. Since both of your title teams are based in the Commonwealth, may I ... [continue reading]

“‘Splain it to me, Lucy”  – Desi Arnaz (1917-86)   As I age, I find that some of the changes in my daily life are disconcerting. I’m tired of explaining to others why I like things as they are, and I don’t think I need anyone to explain to me why I should change my point-of-view. I know, I know, to the ... [continue reading]

I have been blessed throughout my career to work and study together with a number of incredibly gifted and talented dentists. One of my current study clubs contains 12 colleagues from across the country, committed to advancing the treatment of TMD. It is our desire that TMD diagnosis and treatment be increasingly based on clinical and scientific ... [continue reading]

Last month, the Columbus Dispatch reported that a physician was sentenced to 10 days in jail for failing to report child abuse. The physician was also placed on five years probation and ordered to perform 200 hours of community services and pay a $250 fine plus court costs. The physician could also face discipline by the Ohio State Medical ... [continue reading]

Speakers at the April Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute addressed a number of topics related to leadership and dentistry in general. One thought provoking segment of the conference was produced during a session on employment issues and dentistry that was presented by ODA Director of Legal and Legislative Services Keith Kerns. Among the ... [continue reading]