Author: Todd Odenweller

The 2016 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download. The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA. To download the member logo, visit www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and agreeing ... [continue reading]

In 1865, as the American Civil War wound down, some Ohio dentists thought that it was time to form a statewide dental society to organize and promote the dental profession and to protect the citizens from "quacks" and other unscrupulous providers of dental services. A call was issued to as many of the approximately 500 dentists in Ohio as could be ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by March 31 for the 2016 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2016, 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 American Dental Association recently announced an endorsement of Darien Rowayton Bank (DRB), which allows ADA members to refinance federal and private student loans at a lower rate. “There are many parts of my membership in the ODA and ADA that I see as adding value above and beyond being a part of an organization that speaks for ... [continue reading]

With open eyes, new dentists are emerging into the dental profession each year with the clinical skills necessary to provide patients with the utmost care, but those years of higher education may not fully prepare dentists for what they are about to encounter in the everyday operation of their practice. Organized dentistry bridges the gap between ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute, "March Forth – break through to excellence" will be March 4 and 5 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders. Attendees consistently rank the event as one ... [continue reading]

This fall, dentists should have received licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. The board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The information and payment of the renewal fee is due by Dec. 31, 2015. Dentists will need 40 CE credits during 2014 and 2015 to renew their ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State Dental Board routinely conducts CE audits throughout the state. Each biennium, dentists are required to complete at least 40 hours of Continuing Education credits. Upon license renewal, dentists must certify they have completed at least 40 hours of CE, and the dental board may then select individuals for an audit. Dentists who ... [continue reading]

Give Kids A Smile is a national access to care initiative where dentists donate dental care to underserved children that are in desperate need of dental intervention.  But many of the Ohio Give Kids A Smile events have an added benefit: dental and auxiliary students gain real-life experience. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry ... [continue reading]

Next year, the ODA will celebrate its sesquicentennial. We are planning several events, forums and programs to celebrate our 150th anniversary and to draw attention to the impact the ODA has had on dentistry in Ohio over the last 150 years. Throughout 2016, this column and other “ODA Today” articles will devote space to significant ... [continue reading]