Author: Todd Odenweller

Volunteers provided comprehensive dental care to 90 children at the Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff on Feb. 8 at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. The 2020 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event took place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Feb. 8. At the event, 40 faculty and residents, 140 dental students and 21 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) recently revised its dental periodicity schedule to recommend that every Medicaid eligible child should have an oral examination at the eruption of the first primary tooth, no later than 12 months of age and semi-annual examinations thereafter. “The periodicity schedule follows professional ... [continue reading]

After graduating from dental school in 1981, I became an associate in a small town. At that point in time, I was the only female dentist in a 50 mile radius. I joined the tripartite and attended meetings with my local component. I have to say that everyone was very nice to me but they would always change the subject when I walked up. At first I ... [continue reading]

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important grassroots advocacy event, will be May 13 in Columbus. Day at the Statehouse gives dentists, dental residents and dental students an opportunity to speak with their legislators about issues important to dentistry and advocate for issues that impact their patients, their dental ... [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]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2020 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [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]

Save the date for the 2020 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 24-27, 2020 in Columbus. 2020 featured speakers include: Dr. Joshua Austin Kurt Behrendt Dr. Jyme Charette Dr. Dan Coleman Dr. Gary DeWood Dr. Nate Farley Tijan Hunter Dr. Paul Levi Dr. William C. Scarfe Dr. John Svirsky Dr. Uche Odiatu New in 2020, the ODA Annual Session will ... [continue reading]

The 2020 Give Kids A Smile kickoff will take place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Feb. 8. The 2020 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Feb. 8. “Serving as the launch site for the statewide Give Kids A Smile event demonstrates our College of ... [continue reading]

For me, January is a time to step back, take stock and attempt to improve. I tend to be more successful at this in areas of office and home as opposed to losing weight and getting in shape. However, I intend to give it my best shot. This made me think about dentistry as a whole. Are we stepping back and taking stock? Are we giving it our best? ... [continue reading]