Everyone knows about the ADA, but not so many folks know about the small-town Indiana dentist who played a key role in the organization’s history.

Dr. John E. Regan, an IDA member from Huntington, Indiana, wants to change that. He is working with the Huntington County Historical Museum to place a Historical Marker in Huntington to honor Dr. Otto U. King.

According to the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Dr. King was its first editor, a post he held from 1913 until 1925.

In its 2013 100^th Anniversary Issue, JADA stated, “Then as now, the editorship was a big job, but Dr. King had an even larger role in the life of the Association. For much of the time he served as editor, he also held the office of executive secretary, a post that was forerunner to today’s executive director,” JADA called Dr. King, “one man with two very large hats.”

Make that five hats. While serving as ADA executive director and editor of  the ADA publication, Dr. King was also editor of the Journal of Indiana Dental Association. He also served as IDA President in 1914-15. All while maintaining a private dental practice in Huntington. In 1917, he moved his family to Chicago to devote more time to working with the national association.

Dr. Regan has worked hard to preserve Dr. King’s role in organized dentistry’s history.

“Dr. King changed a fledgling organization into a highly respected professional body,” stated Dr. Regan. “He was well known and highly respected both nationally and internationally. Dr. King enhanced the prestige of the profession and every practicing dentist.”

Huntington’s local Historical Society agrees. They recently approved construction of a historical marker to be placed at the site of Dr. King’s former dental practice. The move has support of the Mayor and Huntington, as well as the Indiana Historical Society. They are also making application to the Indiana Historical Bureau to receive state designation for the marker.

Indiana dentists can play a role in memorializing Dr. King by making a contribution toward the $2,500 cost of constructing and placing the historical marker. Contributions may be made to the Huntington County Historical Museum, 315 Court Street, Huntington, IN 46750. Any contributions exceeding the final cost will be designated for a permanent exhibit honoring Dr. King and local dentistry in the Huntington County Historical Museum.

For more information, contact Dr. John E. Regan at johnregandds@gmail.com.

 

Dr. King had previously been featured in the Spring 2013 Journal of the IDA. You can find that story here.

 

 

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This memorandum pertains only to participating employers in the IDA Insurance Trust. We encourage you to speak with your accountant and/or tax advisor for specific guidance.

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Please read this notice closely. The Affordable Care Act imposes penalties on individuals who do not obtain minimum essential coverage. Individuals associated with your dental practice may be subject to these penalties if your practice does not complete and file new IRS forms.

The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires sponsors of self-funded medical plans to report certain information to their employees and the Internal Revenue Service. If your dental practice is a participating employer in the IDA Insurance Trust, your dental practice is likely required to complete IRS Forms 1094-B and 1095-B. Below are downloads of both forms, as well as instructions.

1. IRS Form 1094-B: This basic transmittal form must be filed with the IRS by February 28, 2017. The Form 1094-B should report the filer’s name (business entity) and related information.
2. IRS Form 1095-B: The Form 1095-B must be provided to each “responsible individual” (i.e., employee, shareholder, partner or owner) who receives coverage through the IDA Insurance Trust via your dental practice. The Form 1095-B must be provided to every responsible individual no later than March 2, 2017. In addition, copies of the Forms 1095-B must be submitted to the IRS by February 28, 2017. Here are brief instructions on the Form 1095-B.
   • Part I: Please include information relating to the responsible individual.
   • Part II: Skip.
   • Part III: Please report the name of your dental practice (business entity), employer identification number and other related information.
   • Part IV: Please including information relating to the employee, spouse and any dependents covered under the medical plan of the responsible individual.

Also attached is information that you may provide to responsible individuals when you provide them with a copy of the Form 1095-B.

If you have any questions, please contact the IDA Insurance Services Department at 317-687-3677 or Ashley@INDental.org.

 

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

• Form 1094-B
• Form 1095-B
• Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B
• 1095-B Explanation (to be given to employees)
• Application for Extension (optional)