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The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2018-19 term on Sept. 14 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA House of Delegates and the Ad Interim Committee. The 2018-19 Executive Committee Officers are: President: ... [continue reading]

Effective Sept. 8, 2018, House Bill 523 legalizes medical marijuana in Ohio for certain medical conditions. However, employers should note that this has a limited impact on BWC programs. According to the BWC, nothing in the law requires an employer to accommodate an employee’s use of medical marijuana. The law does NOT prohibit an employer ... [continue reading]

The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative and supreme authoritative body of the association, will meet on Sept. 13 and 14, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with the 2018 ODA Annual Session. Nearly 140 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, including two student ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State University Infectious Diseases Institute recently hosted a workshop that brought together private practice dentists and orthopedic surgeons to discuss antibiotic prophylaxis. Dr. Debra Goff, an infectious disease pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the founding member of its inpatient antibiotic ... [continue reading]

As an online marketing provider for dentists, helping dental practices and their patients stay safe and secure online is one of our top priorities. Each year Google makes countless updates to continually improve the searcher’s experience – for example, when people use search on a mobile device, the results show mobile-friendly sites ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association provides several resources to help dentists network and look for employment and employees – plus resources for those looking to buy or sell a dental practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking ... [continue reading]

The Children's Oral Health Network Board of Directors. The Children's Oral Health Network and the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “The ODA ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, two for $175 or six for $500, and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: Winner’s choice of a lease on a 2018 Mercedes E300 car or $20,000 cash (lease terms established ... [continue reading]

The "ADA News" recently reported that a coalition of advocacy groups continues to seek the addition of a dental benefit in Medicare. The groups involved in the coalition include the AARP, Families USA, and Oral Health America. The coalition released a white paper on July 20, noting that “many people lose their dental insurance when they ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “It was a wonderful opportunity to network with other dental colleagues as well as build friendships with their families and friends,” said Dr. TuAnh Le, a dentist from Highland Heights. “It is ... [continue reading]