IDA UPDATE
Indiana Dental Association | July 2022
In This Issue

  • IDA Leaders Attend ADA Management Conference Week
  • Sales Tax Audits Raise Questions
  • IDA Leaders Prepare for Strategic Retreat
  • Upcoming OSHA/BLS Opportunities
  • IDA Leaders Welcome New IUSD Students
  • 10 Employee Retention Strategies for Your Practice
  • Get Exclusive Pricing on Orascoptic Loupes and Headlights
Upcoming Events

E-Learning Series: Yes You Can! Orthodontics
Thursday, August 4, noon

E-Learning Series: How to Deal With Insurance Companies to Increase Reimbursements
Thursday, September 1, noon

OSHA/BLS Recertification
Various dates and in-person locations

SAVE THE DATE
2023 Midwest Dental Assembly
May 19-21, Indianapolis
IDA Leaders Attend ADA Management Conference Week
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the ADA hosted its annual Management Conference in Chicago this week. The week included a series of meetings and workshops geared toward dentist leaders and association staff. Attendees learned best practices on everything from vendor partnerships to membership management, and ADA Executive Director Dr. Raymond Cohlmia presented his vision for the future of the ADA and its current initiatives for membership and dental advocacy.

IDA President Elect Dr. Tom Blake attended an assembly of state presidents elect from around the country. IDA Executive Director Doug Bush was joined by North Central Executive Director Laura Burton, Isaac Knapp Executive Director Jamee Lock, and IDDS Executive Director Janelle Kramer for two days of meetings with state and local staff leaders. IDA Director of Professional Services Ed Rosenbaum attended a meeting of for-profit subsidiary leaders, and IDA Director of Membership and Financial Services represented IDA at the annual Membership Conference

Pictured above are Laura Burton, Jamee Lock, ADA President Dr. Cesar Sabates, Dr. Tom Blake, Doug Bush and Janelle Kramer.
Sales Tax Audits Raise Questions
Several IDA members have reported undergoing recent sales tax audits by the Indiana Department of Revenue. Is your office in compliance of the items that incur state sales tax? The following items, taken directly from the Indiana Sales Tax Bulletin, require sales tax payment in Indiana:

  • All office furniture, equipment and supplies
  • Surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
  • Bandages, splints and all other medical supplies consumed in professional use
  • Materials purchased by dentists to restore teeth or fill cavities
  • Orthodontic supplies, such as bands and wires
  • X-ray, diathermy, diagnostic equipment or any other apparatus used in the practice of surgery or medicine

Contact your accountant or dental supplier/equipment vendor for questions about which of your purchases require sales tax. A link to the full list of Indiana sales tax requirements is linked below.
IDA Leaders Prepare for Strategic Retreat
Next weekend IDA officers, trustees, committee chairs and IDA staff will attend a Leadership Retreat in Bloomington. This retreat is expected to be a productive series of meetings intended to review the IDA Strategic Plan and foster great communication among IDA leaders and constituents. IDA President Dr. Jill Burns will lead the retreat and focus on Relationships, Respect, Reaching Out, and Responsibility, and former ADA Executive Director Kathy O’Loughlin will be facilitating the discussions. A wrap up of the retreat will be included in upcoming IDA communications.

IDA's last Leadership Retreat was in summer 2019. Attendees are picture above.
Upcoming OSHA/BLS Opportunities
IDA is pleased to offer multiple OSHA/BLS opportunities for members and their teams. The following classes are all in person and fulfill federal requirements for OSHA/BLS continuing education.

Each class offers OSHA in the morning and BLS in the afternoon. Attendees can choose to attend either or both sessions.
Richmond
Friday, September 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Hills Country Club

Kokomo
Friday, September 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott

Bloomington
Friday, September 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bloomington Country Club

South Bend
Friday, September 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Ramada by Wyndham
Fort Wayne
Wednesday, October 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Courtyard Downtown

Indianapolis
Friday, October 7, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hillcrest Country Club

Lafayette
Friday, October 21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East
IDA Leaders Welcome New IUSD Students
Earlier in July, IDA leaders attended the IUSD D1 orientation to welcome new dental students and to introduce them to the IDA and organized dentistry. IDA President Dr. Jill Burns, Executive Director Doug Bush, Assistant Executive Director Jay Dziwlik and IDDS Executive Director Janelle Kramer attended a welcome breakfast for the students. Jay also gave a presentation during orientation week about the IDA and membership benefits to all new students (pictured at top).

In other IUSD news, on July 16 the class of 2024 attended the white coat ceremony, which was cancelled last year because of COVID. IUSD D3 Jonny Hollar was among the students included in the ceremony, and his father, 2021-22 IDA President Dr. Steven C. Hollar (class of 1993), was the speaker. Jonny's grandfather, Dr. Charles Hollar (class of 1964), was also in attendance. The three are pictured above celebrating the first, second and third generation of Hollar dentists. The IDA congratulates all of our current and future colleagues who were in attendance.
10 Employee Retention Strategies for Your Practice
A dental practice’s workforce retention is key to the stability and productivity of its employees and influences the business's overall performance. 

Does your office have an employee retention strategy? If not, these tips from IDA vendor partner ProSites may be helpful in keeping the great employees that keep your practice running smoothly.
Get Exclusive Pricing on Orascoptic Loupes and Headlights
The IDA's preferred vendor for dental supplies, Independent Dental Solutions, has added a new vendor to its free buying group. IDS members now have access to exclusive pricing on Orascoptic's custom-fit loupes and headlights.
 
Orascoptic's loupes and headlights are customized to each provider, enabling them to work with superior visualization and practice pain-free. IDS members are eligible for a free in-office consultation and an introductory offer on loupes purchased before August 31. If you're not currently an IDS member, you can visit the IDS website to apply for free.