Category: Membership Benefits

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]

As I begin my role as your 7th District Trustee at the American Dental Association (ADA), I want to address a question I often see on social media: “What has the ADA done for me lately?” The ADA is committed to advocating for dentists, their practices and the oral health of the public. From influencing legislation to providing valuable member ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2025, for the 2025 membership ... [continue reading]

The 2025 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 ... [continue reading]

First and foremost I would like to wish everyone reading this a very happy 2025! My sincerest hope is that you all were able to unplug for just a bit, enjoy the closeness of your family and friends, and recharge your batteries for the coming year. The New Year represents different things to us as individuals. For many, it is seen as a ... [continue reading]

ODA membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2025 for the 2025 membership year. Members can renew: Online at www.oda.org/joinandrenew. By fax at (614) 486-0381. By mail to Ohio Dental Association, P.O. Box 734508 Chicago, IL 60673-4508. By phone at (800) 282-1526. Renew your membership to continue receiving access to all the Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

The ODA Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program that provides attendees an opportunity to build their leadership skills and learn about updates on issues important to dentistry in Ohio. More than 200 ODA members attend this yearly event which is free for all ODA members, dental students, and dental residents as a benefit of ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues are due Jan. 1, 2025, for the 2025 membership year. Renew ... [continue reading]

Last month I (and several other ODA folk) had the opportunity to attend the Oral Health Ohio 2024 Statewide Symposium in Columbus. For those who are unfamiliar, Oral Health Ohio is an organization based in Cincinnati whose mission is to advance policies and practices that integrate care and increase access to oral health services, prevention and ... [continue reading]

The ODA Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice held a meeting with representatives from Delta Dental earlier this year to discuss insurance issues on behalf of all ODA members. Pictured: Dr. Jeffery W. Johnston, vice president and chief science officer of Delta Dental of ... [continue reading]