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Dr. William M. Black. Dr. William M. Black passed away Jan. 21, 2019. He was born April 16, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frederick W. Black, DDS and Adele Marshall Black,who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Louise Kocher (Jack) and Catharine League (Paul). He was also preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn Groves Black ... [continue reading]

ODA members meet with a legislative office during the 2018 ODA Day at the Statehouse. This year's Day at the Statehouse will be April 10. Visit www.oda.org/events to learn more and register. Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association's most important grassroots advocacy event, will be April 10 in Columbus. Day at the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Purnima Kumar, a Professor of Periodontology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Purnima Kumar, a Professor of Periodontology at The Ohio State University, will be hosting a breakout session at the ODA Leadership Institute on "The Oral Health Implications of E-Cigarettes" on March 15. Over the past 10 years, e-cigarettes have grown in ... [continue reading]

Would you like the latest information on trends in dentistry here in Ohio? Do you ever wonder what the general public knows or thinks about dental specialists? Do pre-election political polls seem less reliable in recent years? You can get the answer to these and many other questions at the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute. On Saturday, March 16, ... [continue reading]

Dr. Debra Balogh-Crombie speaks with a patient during the RAM Ashtabula 2018 event. "The conversation I had with this patient moved me and has permanently impacted me regarding participation in these clinics. It made all the hard work worth it," she said Remote Area Medical (RAM) is planning its second event in Ashtabula to be held on ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joe Crowley will give a presentation at the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute about his time serving as ADA president. Leadership Institute is March 15 and 16 in Columbus. Register now at www.oda.org/events. The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute – Aim High, Soar High – will be held on March 15-16 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. The ... [continue reading]

During the lame duck session of the 131st Ohio General Assembly, the contents of House Bill 184 passed through both chambers of the legislature. The ODA’s advocacy team was able to get the language of HB 184 included in another bill and in front of the legislature. On Dec. 13 the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 80-1. ... [continue reading]

As you consider making New Year's resolutions for 2019, don't forget to think about resolutions for your office. The ODA is here for you, and we have benefits that can help save you money, make sure your office is healthy, help you get involved in your community and connect with like-minded dentists. Make sure you’re making the most of your ... [continue reading]

To kick off the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, Mike Graham, the American Dental Association's vice president for government and public affairs, will provide an update on current events in Washington, D.C., including the latest on legislation and regulations impacting health care and dentistry.  His presentation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, ... [continue reading]

If I told you I knew the world's most underrated secret to success, would I have your attention? If I told you that you didn’t have to be brilliant or talented to make it work for you, would that interest you even more? But, if I told you ANYONE could do it, would that take away from how valuable the information is? Would you be thinking, well ... [continue reading]