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OPEN M Dental Clinic received a grant from the ODA Foundation to support the growth of the clinic. The ODA Foundation awarded the OPEN M Dental Clinic a $5,000 grant to purchase supplies for restorative and surgical dental procedures to support the growth of the clinic. The OPEN M Dental Clinic is a free clinic in Akron that provides care to about ... [continue reading]

The ADA Constitution states, “The object of this Association shall be to encourage the improvement of the health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry.” Every day, member dentists like you put that ideal into practice, and your ADA is by your side protecting the best interests of both our profession and our ... [continue reading]

Dr. James Palermo taught at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for more than 40 years. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “For nearly 44 years, ... [continue reading]

Dr. Steven Hoagland spends much of his free time volunteering at the Stowe Mission of Central Ohio Dental Clinic. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is launching a new radio spot this month to promote oral health and patient visits with ODA member dentists. The new radio ad features ODA President Dr. Steve Moore discussing the importance of baby teeth. In the ad, Moore explains that baby teeth are important for children’s health and development because they ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kim Gardner is dedicated to his career in dentistry, to serving his community and to advancing the profession. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

As a new dentist, Dr. Kyle Bogan is committed to organized dentistry and has had several leadership roles at the local and state levels. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the ... [continue reading]

Dear Colleagues, Dr. Joe Crowley has made us all so proud this year as he serves as president of the American Dental Association. Several of us were trying to come up with an idea of how we could honor Joe and his outstanding service in a manner that would have meaning for Dr. Crowley, have an impact on dental students, address dental access ... [continue reading]

Dr Chuck Madden and Trisha Leugers, RDH, with a patient at the Good Samaritan Free Health Center, which received a grant from the ODA Foundation. The ODA Foundation awarded the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation a $3,000 grant to support increased patient dental care at the Good Samaritan Free Health Center through purchasing dental ... [continue reading]

Pericoronitis is a very common condition seen in patients of any age or sex, though it is most typically seen in young adults. It is defined as a soft tissue inflammation surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth and is generally associated with mandibular third molars1. Clinically, the surrounding tissue may be erythematous, swollen, and ... [continue reading]