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The following article is part of a series of reviews encompassing various medical issues relevant to dentistry today. The ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee (DELC) recruited a handful of experts to write these concise reviews to inform our member dentists about the most current opinions, positions and evidence on the topics. We hope ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates, which is the legislative body and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will meet on Sept. 15 and 16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus in conjunction with the 2016 ODA Annual Session. Nearly 140 delegates from across the state representing all 25 local component dental societies, ... [continue reading]

Dr. Frank Beck, program director for the General Practice Dental Residency Program at Mercy Health. Mercy Health is the 2016 winner of the ODA Access to Dental Care Program Award. The Mercy Health Dental Residency Program in Youngstown will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA's ... [continue reading]

The Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry have made a major impact on the profession of dentistry throughout their histories. For their contributions, they will receive the Callahan Memorial Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA's 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Ken Brandt is a 2016 Marvin Fisk Humanitarian award winner. Dr. Ken Brandt has been instrumental in creating and maintaining a program to help veterans in need of dental care. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA's 150th Anniversary Gala and ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association and the ODA Foundation have teamed up with the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) to incorporate blood pressure screenings during oral health visits at community health centers. The Ohio Dental Association Foundation is providing funding assistance for this initiative. The program makes performing ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jim Cottle, an associate professor at the OSU College of Dentistry, speaks with a dental student at The Ohio State University. Ohio's dental students expect to graduate with an average debt of $260,000. ODAFhelps offset that debt through scholarships. For 150 years, the Ohio Dental Association has been an advocate for Ohio's ... [continue reading]

Dr. Elizabeth Mueller is a 2016 ODA Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award winner. Dr. Elizabeth Mueller is involved with improving the oral health of people in need both locally and abroad. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jack Winters is the 2016 ODA Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Jack Winters has made many contributions to the field of sports dentistry through his research on and promotion of mouthguards. In recognition of his contributions, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary ... [continue reading]

A flurry of legislative activities occurred on dental-related bills in the first half of the year as the General Assembly prepared for its summer break, heading into the fall elections. Non-covered services On April 5, the Ohio Senate Insurance Committee held a hearing for opponent testimony regarding House Bill 95, which is supported by the ODA ... [continue reading]