DON’T MISS THE 2023 ODA ANNUAL SESSION

DON’T MISS THE 2023 ODA ANNUAL SESSION

The 2023 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 21-23 in Columbus, Ohio and will feature CE for the entire dental team, an expansive Exhibit Hall and fun social events. Courses are filling fast, so be sure to register today to reserve your spot.

The 2023 ODA Annual Session schedule is loaded with outstanding lectures, workshops, special events and opportunities to reconnect with peers and colleagues.

Continuing Education

Dentists and their teams can choose from 45 different live CE courses, plus receive access to up to 26 hours of online CE, free with the cost of registration. These courses can help dentists and team members meet their CE requirements as the end of the licensure biennium approaches on Dec. 31, 2023.

In-person courses are available for the entire dental team. This year’s top 10 most popular live courses are:

  • “Come In and Catch It: The Review that Sticks,” presented by Dr. John Svirsky on Friday, Sept 22. See Course Code F26.
  • “Brand Differentiating Service: Delivering an Elevated Experience,” presented by The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F29.
  • “Take it on the Run, Baby! Street Drugs, Substances of Abuse and Their Dental Considerations,” presented by Tom Viola, RPh, on Thursday, Sept. 21. See Course Code T18.
  • “The Art of Service Recovery: Building Trust & Loyalty,” presented by The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center on Thursday, Sept. 21. See Course Code T19.
  • “Bones, Bugs, Fire & Flies: An Introduction to Forensic Odontology,” presented by Amber Riley, MS, RDH, FAAFS, FIACME on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F35.
  • “Patients, Pills & Pathologies: Why Medical History Clues are Critical to General Dental Treatment,” presented by Amber Riley, MS, RDH, FAAFS, FIACME, on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F27.
  • “25 Shades of Grey and a Whole Lot Less Risque,” presented by Dr. John Svirsky on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F34.
  • “Ensuring the Integrity of Anterior Aesthetics and Prevention of Failures,” presented by Dr. Fred Peck on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F32.
  • “One Pill Good, Two Pills Better? Self-Medication, Dental Considerations and Patient Care Planning,” presented by Tom Viola, RPh, on Thursday, Sept. 21. See Course Code T11.
  • “Innovate or Stagnate: Secrets Only Optimists Know,” presented by Bruce Christopher on Friday, Sept. 22. See Course Code F41.

Free online courses include:

  • Radiography review.
  • OSHA exposure control training.
  • Opioid CE.
  • OHASP course (note: the same course was also offered at last year’s Annual Session and only counts for CE credit once during the biennium).

Online CE will be available Sept. 25-Dec. 31, 2023.

DEA education

The 2023 ODA Annual Session offers several courses to help dentists meet the DEA opioid training requirement. All DEA-registered practitioners who renew their DEA registration on or after June 27, 2023 must complete eight hours of training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

An 8-hour course will be presented before the official start of the ODA Annual Session on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Presented by Thomas A. Viola, R.Ph., CCP and ODA staff member Chris Moore. This presentation meets both the DEA and OSDB opioid training requirement. Lunch will be provided.

Other courses offered throughout Annual Session and online also meet the DEA’s requirements.

Exhibit Hall

The 2023 ODA Annual Session will also feature an expansive Exhibit Hall with more than 150 vendors. Major dental suppliers on-site include Benco, Patterson, Henry Schein and Safco.

New this year, the Exhibit Hall will feature a Manufacturer’s Showcase. The Manufacturer’s Showcase allows companies to easily demonstrate and provide educational Q&A about their specific products. Attendees have the opportunity to touch, feel and experience everything from various dental materials, equipment and products.

In addition to comparison shopping, the Exhibit Hall will feature chances to win prizes each day and special events.

  • Hops & Shops from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21. Free central Ohio craft beers and snacks hosted by participating exhibitors!
  • Free Lunch! From 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. Receive two $10 vouchers to be used at concession pop-up stations throughout the Exhibit Hall. Support provided by OhioDDS and Safco.
  • Table Clinics from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. Earn up to 2 hours of free CE by attending the Table Clinics. Sponsored by the ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee.
  • Dark Roast and Donuts from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. Enjoy coffee and donuts on us!

In-person Exhibit Hall Hours:

  • Thursday, Sept. 15 from 12 to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Exhibits only passes are available to any dentist or dental team member. For more details, click here.

Special Events

ODA Annual Session will also feature several special events, where attendees and their teams can enjoy time out of the office and connect with colleagues from across the state:

  • Dinner with the Speakers on Thursday, Sept. 21. See Event Code E90.
  • New Dentist Social on Thursday, Sept. 21. See Event Code E91.
  • Morning Yoga on Friday, Sept. 22. See Event Code E92.
  • Career Connections on Friday, Sept. 22. See Event Code E93.
  • Callahan Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Sept. 22. See Event Code E94.
  • Night at the Clippers (dental student, new dentist and dental resident event) on Friday, Sept. 22. See Event Code E95.
  • The BASH! on Friday, Sept. 22. See Event Code E96.

Register now

ODA Annual Session provides a great value, close to home. Dental staff members register for $45, and ODA/ADA members register for $125.

Registration is available 24/7 at by clicking here. You can also register on-site at ODA Annual Session, but be aware some courses and categories may not be available on-site. If you have already registered, you can continue adding courses to your registration until the course begins or is sold out.

On-site registration hours:

  • Thursday, Sept. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Download the ODA Annual Session App

The ODA Annual Session App features your personalized schedule, chances to enter to win daily prize drawings, an interactive Exhibit Hall map and more.

Download the free ODA Annual Session App:

  • On your mobile device, open your App Store or Google Play.
  • Search “ODA,” “Ohio Dental” or “ODA Annual Session”
  • Tap “Get” or “Install.”