Category: Community Involvement

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program recently signed contracts with seven new dentists who are serving in safety net dental clinics across Ohio. Through the program, dentists sign two-year contracts for $50,000 of loan repayment ($25,000 per year) for working in a designated shortage area and agreeing to provide dental services for patients ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP) is currently accepting applications. The deadline to apply is March 14. The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in a designated shortage area, treat Medicaid patients and provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Through the ... [continue reading]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a national health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others, according to the American Dental Association. During the month of ... [continue reading]

By now you know that a major heart-string for me is the aspect of taking advantage of those opportunities in life to help someone in a way that only you and I can. As dentists we perform the daily functions of our profession for a schedule full of patients who then offer us something in return – obviously money in some form. We feel good if our ... [continue reading]

The 2025 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s Volunteer Connection program is now accepting applications for 2025 Volunteer Connection Partners. Through the Volunteer Connection program, the ODA partners with dental clinics, access to care programs and other special events to help ODA members find volunteer opportunities in their local community. Dentists who ... [continue reading]

According to social media we are currently in the midst of the “-ber” months (September, October … you get the point). On a personal note, my wife Teresa refers to this time of year as the “BRRR!!!” months but, I digress … This current season has several connotations for me. For instance, the ODA and ADA annual sessions are now in ... [continue reading]

Registration for 2025 Give Kids A Smile ... [continue reading]

Do you know have it feels to have a patient tell you how life-changing the dental care you provided was to them? ... [continue reading]

The ODA recently received the 2023 Dr. James F. Quilty, Jr. Award for ... [continue reading]