Category: ODA Today

Anita Aminoshariae, DDS – Guest Columnist The English philosopher, Herbert Spencer, coined the term "survival of the fittest" in 1864 after reading the works of Charles Darwin. The phrase means better adaptation, and flexibility to the immediate, local environment." With the economic downturn of the last few months, it is easy for people to ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA ODA Director of Dental Services The Ohio Dental Association is again receiving phone calls from member dentists concerning how a large, out-of-state insurance carrier explains its subscribers' financial liability for care provided by non-contracting Ohio dentists. The insurance company lists on the explanation of ... [continue reading]

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

Lindsey LandthornStaff WriterLast month, Governor John Kasich announced two new appointments to the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), both of whom were recommended for appointment by the Ohio Dental Association (ODA). Dr. Lawrence Kaye of Akron was re-appointed to a second term as a member of the OSDB as a dental specialist and is currently serving ... [continue reading]

ODA StaffThirty-two ODA members participated in the American Dental Association's House of Delegates meetings held in Las Vegas during the ADA's Annual Session on Oct 10 - 14. These delegates and alternate delegates, who were selected by their Ohio peers at the local level, participated in discussions regarding various resolutions governing the ... [continue reading]

Lindsey LandthornStaff Writer As part of the Ohio Department of Taxation's increased enforcement of Ohio's use tax, the department is implementing the Consumer Use Tax Amnesty program, which began on October 1 and extends until May 1, 2013.In early 2011, the department announced a stepped up emphasis on collection of Ohio's use tax. This increased ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association will convene in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 10-13 for the ADA 2011 Annual Session. The ADA Annual Session will also host the 2011 ADA House of Delegates. 16 ODA members will serve as delegates during the ADA House of Delegates meeting. Among the issues that the ADA House of Delegates will consider at Annual ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association members will receive tripartite membership dues statements this month. ODA membership dues payments are due Jan. 1, 2012 for the 2012 membership year.Tripartite membership affords member dentists access to experts on regulations and legal issues; savings with member discounts on continuing education, insurance plans and ... [continue reading]

The end of a calendar year often brings thoughts of retirement. Ohio Dental Association members who have retired from the practice of dentistry can receive ODA benefits at a fraction of the cost of active membership. ODA members with Retired Membership status pay a quarter of ODA active dues but receive 100 percent of the benefits. To qualify for ... [continue reading]