Category: ODA Today

Having just completed their 40th year in dentistry, Cleveland Dental Society member Dr. Steve Marsh and his wife, Wendy, a dental hygienist and team member, decided to take on the roles of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity’s international president and first spouse for the coming year; they were responding to the request of the most recent three ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists is hosting an event immediately following Leadership Institute to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job match up with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH is a free event for members and will be held on March 24 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has been chosen to host the 2018 national Give Kids A Smile kickoff event on Feb. 2. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has been chosen to host the national 2018 Give Kids A Smile kickoff event. The Give Kids A Smile program is a collaborative effort among the American Dental Association, ... [continue reading]

The 2018 Leadership Institute – People, Purpose & Passion:  The Pathway to Success – will be March 23-24 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. “The Ohio Dental Association Leadership ... [continue reading]

The 2018 ODA Annual Session will feature CE courses for the entire dental team. This year’s Annual Session will be Sept. 13-16 in Columbus. Are you struggling with the business side of running a dental practice? Do you want to improve your clinical skills? Do you want to motivate your team? Dr. Betsy Mueller, chair of the 2018 ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation has been reaching toward its mission of improving oral health of the citizens of Ohio and advancing the dental profession since 1995.  The Foundation has awarded more than $1 million through nearly 100 grants and 350 scholarships.  But ODA Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Karlowicz and the board of trustees have their ... [continue reading]

Pay-per-click advertising (PPC) can be a key component of a dental practice's online marketing strategy. If you’ve been considering PPC for your practice, or have a simple interest in learning more to see if it’s a right fit, endorsed website design and marketing provider, ProSites, has highlighted the most common questions from dental ... [continue reading]

Wow, I can't believe how quickly 2017 has flown by. Now, it is time for me to make my annual New Year’s resolutions: to eat better, exercise more (I have been told that golf does not count) and lose weight. These resolutions are, most likely, what a lot of us are “considering.” I have thought of a few resolutions that are easy ... [continue reading]

The ODA will be hosting two important dental events in Columbus during the month of March, and all ODA member dentists are invited and encouraged to attend. ODA Day at the Statehouse On March 7 the ODA will be hosting its annual Day at the Statehouse in Columbus. This is the most important dental advocacy event of the year. As you already know, ... [continue reading]

The 132nd Ohio General Assembly is half way through its two-year term and has already considered several hundred bills. Many of these bills would have a direct impact on dentists, patients and small businesses. The Ohio Dental Association, as part of its mission to support, protect and advance the interests of its member dentists, consistently ... [continue reading]