Category: Governance

At the American Dental Association Management Conference in Chicago last month, the Ohio Dental Association received two membership awards from the ADA. The ODA was recognized for “Most Improved Active Member Retention Rate” and for converting the “Highest Number of Diverse Dentists to Membership.” These awards reflect the ongoing efforts ... [continue reading]

This past year has been nothing short of remarkable for the Ohio Dental Association (ODA). Our association staff, lobbying team and dedicated members have worked tirelessly to achieve milestones that will benefit our profession for years to come. One of our most notable accomplishments was the passage of the non-covered services bill and the ... [continue reading]

The House of Delegates is the governing body of the ODA that speaks on behalf of the member dentists. Delegates meet formally each year at the ODA Annual Session to consider and vote on a series of resolutions that impact dentistry in Ohio and the operations of the ODA. The House of Delegates is comprised of nearly 140 representatives who are ... [continue reading]

As a member of the Ohio Dental Association (ODA), you gain access to invaluable resources, including our advocacy efforts at the Statehouse to address unfair policies and eliminate burdensome regulations affecting the practice of dentistry in Ohio. We provide you with the regulatory guidance on the safe functioning of your practices, continuing ... [continue reading]

In this month’s article I am writing about the value of volunteering and actively participating at your local dental society and at the Ohio Dental Association.  Last week, we had an ODA Virtual Town Hall, where leaders of local component societies were invited by our Council on Membership Services to discuss vacancies on ODA Councils, ... [continue reading]

In this issue, I wanted to share a personal story. Last month, Beth and I went to visit my mom in India; it was a long overdue trip. After a 14-hour flight from Chicago to New Delhi, we arrived to the sounds of a metropolitan city with the hustle of workers attending to their daily tasks, the sweet smell of roses and the visual brilliance of the ... [continue reading]

I had a new experience this past month, I was a scout for the ODA! I have spent the last 10-12 years learning about dental insurance and working to assist our members with those concerns. In this presidential year, I am making an effort to participate in all ODA council and committee meetings as my schedule permits. I attended my first Annual ... [continue reading]

Last month, then-ADA President Dr. George ... [continue reading]

Dr. Mark Bronson, who is a general dentist in Cincinnati and a past president of ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association seeks members to fill potential upcoming at-large positions on ODA councils. The ODA is seeking nominations for at-large positions on the association’s Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice, and Council on Membership Services. Nominations for these at-large council positions are open to all ODA members. ... [continue reading]