Author: Todd Odenweller

The Ohio Dental Association Facebook page provides the most up-to-date information about advocacy, regulatory compliance issues, membership benefits, ODA events, deadline reminders and more. Once you’ve liked the ODA Facebook page, you can take a few extra steps to make sure you’re receiving ALL of our updates, which we post several ... [continue reading]

ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. To download the posters, visit www.oda.org/member-center/resources/employment-posters/. These posters are only available to ODA ... [continue reading]

Dentists who are currently enrolled in a residency program in Ohio are eligible for free membership in the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association and their local component dental society in 2019. Dental residents who activate this offer will have full access to all ODA membership benefits, including student loan refinancing, the ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2019 scholarships and grants are now open.  Available scholarship opportunities for 2019 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2019. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering their D4 ... [continue reading]

Attaining work-life balance in dentistry does not have to be a difficult task. This is especially true if you own your practice because it allows you to schedule patient appointments at convenient times. That being said, finding a balance can be difficult if you’re dealing with other life situations, such as starting a family, making time for ... [continue reading]

Dr. Michael Halasz, ODA president, recently filmed a scene in his office for a horror/fantasy movie. A couple months ago, I did something I've never done before. I auditioned to be in a movie, and I got the part. It’s a low-budget horror/fantasy called “The Color of the Sun.” (Starring KateLynn Newberry, written and directed by ... [continue reading]

Last month's column reviewed some recent developments related to dental specialty designation and advertising. I pointed out that in 2016, the Ohio State Dental Board changed its rules to clarify that dentists who meet the criteria for specialty status and hold themselves out as specialists do not have to limit their practice to performing only ... [continue reading]

ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA's website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. To download the posters, visit www.oda.org/member-center/resources/employment-posters/. These posters are only available to ODA ... [continue reading]

An interesting thing happened to me not too long ago … I caught the Tooth Fairy in the act. (No, not THAT act, you pervs!) You read that correctly, the Tooth Fairy. I did not want to waste the opportunity, so I decided to talk to the Tooth Fairy and ask him, that’s right, him not her, a few questions … Me: So, uh, Mr. Fairy, ... [continue reading]

Regular readers of this column know about the changes that have occurred related to dental specialty recognition and advertising regulations in recent years. Below is a quick review of major developments from the last few years and a review of recent criticisms of the current dental specialty recognition process. Next month, I will provide ... [continue reading]