Author: Todd Odenweller

I hate winter. I hate the cold weather. I hate the snow. I'm an outdoors guy and you can’t be outdoors in the bitter cold weather. Don’t even suggest skiing. The last thing I need is another pricey habit. Golfing and collecting guitars is expensive enough, not to mention the fact that I have three kids in college. “Oh, but the ... [continue reading]

As many of you know, we survey our member dentists following every ODA event (Annual Session, Leadership Institute, etc.) and about every product or service we provide to our members. We do this to ensure our events, products and services are meeting the needs and expectations of our member dentists. In addition to these targeted surveys, we also ... [continue reading]

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers announcing that dentists are required to obtain at a minimum a $50,000 surety bond per location, according to the American Dental Association. The bond must be obtained within 60 days of receipt of ... [continue reading]

Happy New Year and welcome to what many call "the post-holiday letdown." What?!? This is a great time of year. We have a new college football champ, and NFL football playoffs. NHL hockey and college hoops are in full swing. I love this time of year. Plus, you all can look forward to not living up to your New Year’s resolutions. Not me. About ... [continue reading]

The ODA will host its annual Leadership Institute on Friday, March 15, 2019 and Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. This event is open to all ODA members and is a great way to recharge your batteries. This year’s programming is especially enticing with valuable information on dental practice issues, ... [continue reading]

MAP for Success rewards local component dental societies for successful recruitment and retention events/projects/activities. At the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, the Council on Membership Services will recognize the component dental society with the most innovative recruitment and retention initiative for 2018. For more details and to apply, ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by April 30 for the 2019 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2019, is considered past due. Dentists who have not already renewed their membership should do so as soon as possible so that membership benefits, ... [continue reading]

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]

Immediately following the ODA Leadership Institute, the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists will host a MATCH event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job match up with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH  is a free event and will take place from ... [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]