Category: ODA Today

My youngest son, Brian, is spending the summer working in Dublin, Ireland as a marketing and communications intern for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). We took this as a sign that it was a good idea to visit him there and see the country. Denise and I spent Fourth of July week in the land of her ancestors, meeting people and soaking up the ... [continue reading]

“… now old friends are acting strange they shake their heads, they say I’ve changed, … But something’s lost but something’s gained in living every day …” - “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell, popularized by Judy Collins The Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association ... [continue reading]

Hands-on CE courses at the 2018 ODA Annual Session have limited attendance and are filling fast, so be sure to register today at www.oda.org/events. The 2018 ODA Annual Session – More Engagement = More Achievement – will be Sept. 13-16 in Columbus. This year's event features nationally known speakers on topics for the entire dental ... [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]

Navigating the different types of insurance available to dentists just out of school and to those starting a practice can be confusing. You may find yourself wondering what insurance is really necessary. This guide provides information on what types of insurance you need to have, as well as additional insurance you may want to consider. It also ... [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]