Category: Membership Benefits

Registration for the ODA Annual Session includes access to 18 free hours of online CE, available until Dec. 31, 2022. Didn’t register for the in-person event? No problem, you can still register to access our online CE. Online CE courses offered through ODA Annual Session: Oral Health Access Supervision Program, presented by a panel of ... [continue reading]

The ODA Council on Membership Services is excited to announce that a rolling application cycle is available for the 2023 recruitment grant program for component dental societies. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until funds run out. The first deadline for receipt of 2023 recruitment grant applications is Dec. 31, 2022. The ... [continue reading]

Based on a few comments we have received, some people may have misinterpreted my president-elect’s speech to the ODA House of Delegates in September. First and foremost, I need to stress that the ODA has always and will always represent and support private practice members. I was informed that several members felt that I am “shunning” ... [continue reading]

Wow! My first article as president. This has been such an incredible journey thus far and I am so excited to get to work for all of my colleagues. I have been brainstorming on how I might best showcase to all Ohio dentists how membership is invaluable to all of us. I realize that the majority do not know of nor are privileged to see all of the ... [continue reading]

The opportunities for excellence present themselves to us every day, and creating excellence can be as simple as a 1% change.  Having great “systems” in place allow those small 1% changes to make necessary course corrections to any challenges presented as well as compounding growth and excellence for yourself, your family, your practice, our ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “My family and I have attended Zoo Day in the past, ... [continue reading]

This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an 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 @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and will take place ... [continue reading]

I have been privileged this year to interact with colleagues new (pre-dent, dental students, new dentists) and “old” (like me!) throughout the state and country. From the refreshing energy and enthusiasm of our newest colleagues to the continued dedication, love and commitment to our profession from my contemporaries, the journey this year has ... [continue reading]

The recent United States Supreme Court decision related to abortion has caused quite a stir across the nation with many passionate individuals on both sides of the issue. Regardless of how anyone feels about the outcome (and there are good constitutional and policy arguments on both sides), the reality is that as a result of this decision the ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association staff members are available via phone and email to provide you with personalized answers to your specific questions as a benefit of your membership. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, COVID-19 regulations, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. Some examples of ... [continue reading]