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The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral ... [continue reading]

Well, here we are. This is my last column as your president, and I’ll admit I’ve started it more times than I’d like to count. It turns out that summing up a year like this one in a few hundred words is harder than any crown prep I’ve ever done. So rather than trying to be profound, let me just be honest with you about what this year ... [continue reading]

Some voters seem to pay less attention to elections when there is no presidential race on the ballot. However, these non-presidential years are often significant for the dental profession because much of what impacts on dentistry is decided at the state level. The practice of dentistry in Ohio is governed by the statutes passed by the state ... [continue reading]

This month’s article will look at some of the taxes that affect the dental office and encourage members to use tax professionals when navigating these waters. Taxes can be a very complicated portion of running a business and it is paramount to have professionals on your side that can make sure you are complying with tax codes and filing ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has formally raised concerns to Delta Dental of Ohio (DDOH) and Aetna regarding changes the insurance companies are making to their dentist payment practices that are scheduled to take effect in September. DDOH is revising its participating provider agreement to require payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) ... [continue reading]

Christopher Nolan’s new film has sent a lot of people back to Homer this summer, and back to a question that’s older than dentistry itself: what does it actually mean to come home? The Odyssey isn’t really about monsters or gods, not at its core. It’s about a man who wants, more than anything, to be recognized. Odysseus spends 10 years ... [continue reading]

When I️ was in grade 10, we studied William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The original line, spoken by Juliet, actually goes like this “What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” This famous line points to the quality of a thing that matters, not the label. It is an intriguing concept that ... [continue reading]

Whether you’re looking to attend top-quality continuing education, discover the latest innovations, ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists, dental students and dental residents at the Columbus Zoo and ... [continue reading]

As a benefit of your membership, the Ohio Dental Association has several avenues to provide you with support and assistance with the challenges that come with navigating insurance relationships. The ODA Dental Insurance Working Group (DIWG) has served for many years as an advocate and counselor to ODA members who have encountered problems with ... [continue reading]