Non-compete map · Ohio
Dentist non-compete rules in Ohio
Example: a 10-mile non-compete around Columbus
337 practices inside this circle, 96 more within 10 miles of it.
- 337 inside the circle
- 96 within 10 more miles
- Click a dot to see the practice.
Ohio enforces non-competes that are reasonable in time, area and scope, and courts may modify an overbroad clause to a reasonable one rather than void it. Dental clauses of 5-15 miles and 1-2 years are commonly upheld.
General rule for all employees · Raimonde v. Van Vlerah, 42 Ohio St.2d 21 (1975)
Last reviewed September 12, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Have a licensed attorney in Ohio review your agreement before you rely on it.
To see what a radius covers around a practice in Ohio, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.