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New Dentists

There are many outstanding courses and events for all dentists to choose from at the ODA Annual Session, but some may be of interest specifically to New Dentists (in practice 10 years or less). Read on for details!

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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Panel Presentation
9:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
Course Code T15

ABCs of Patient, People, and Team Communication

Paul Goodman, DMD
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Course Code T17

Cases That Haunt Us:  How to React, Rebound and Recover from Clinical Failures

Mark Hyman, DDS, MAGD
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Course Code T20

SPECIAL EVENTS

New Dentist Social

Denmark on High
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
FREE for dentists in practice 10 years or less (and spouse)
Event Code E91

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EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

Hops & Shops

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FREE with registration
Finish your CE courses and start your evening by touring the Exhibit Hall while you enjoy free central Ohio craft beers and snacks hosted by participating exhibitors.

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$50 Discount! ODA members who have been practicing for 10 years or less will receive up to a $50 total discount toward paid CE courses.  Information provided by each attendee is matched with ODA membership records to validate the discount.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Confusion is the Killer of Case Acceptance

Paul Goodman, DMD
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Course Code F25

An Update to Dental Ceramics

Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Course Code F27

Through Self Awareness Comes Self Evolution

Sonia Chopra, DDS
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Course Code F30

A Dental Team Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Addiction and Pain Management

Sharon Parsons, DDS
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Course Code F33

SPECIAL EVENTS

Morning Yoga

Friday, Sept 13
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
FREE with registration
Event Code E92

Dental Influencers Panel

Friday, Sept 13
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
FREE with registration
Event Code E94

Night at the Ballpark

Friday, Sept 13
7:05 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
FREE with registration
Event Code E96

The BASH!

Friday, Sept 13
9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
FREE with registration
Event Code E97

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EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

Free Lunch!

All paid registrants are eligible for $20 in vouchers redeemable at concessions inside the Exhibit Hall.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Seasoned-Aged Dentists Looking to Sell, Baby-Aged Dentists Looking to Buy & Exhausted Medium Aged Dentists

Paul Goodman, DMD
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Course Code S45

Practical Oral Pathology

Ashleigh Briody, DDS, MS
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Course Code S47

The Intersection of Practicing Dentistry and Running a Business:  For Newer Practitioners

Benjamin B. Shurmer; Whitney Kenyon; Ronald A. Gestiehr; Thomas D. Wyatt, JD, CFP, AIF, CExP; Richard A. Shurmer
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Course Code S49

EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

Dark Roast and Donuts

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
FREE with registration

Enjoy coffee and donuts on us while you take advantage of great deals as we get ready to say goodbye to the 158th ODA Exhibit Hall.

FREE Lunch

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All paid registrants are eligible for $20 in vouchers redeemable at concessions inside the Exhibit Hall.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The ODA Annual Session Committee needs your help!

Volunteers are needed on-site to introduce speakers, help out as needed in the courses and complete an evaluation form. You will only be assigned to lectures you register for, and the lecture fee(s) will be waived as a “thank you” for participating.

For more information, please email us below.

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