Category: ODA Today

On April 1, newly revised Anesthesia and Sedation Rules went into effect in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) as part of Ohio’s Dental Practice Act. According to the Ohio State Dental Board, highlights of the permit changes include: Conscious Sedation Permits will now be known as Moderate Sedation Permits. Two Versions of Moderate ... [continue reading]

Save the date for the 2024 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 12-14 in Columbus. The 2024 ODA Annual Session will offer many opportunities for attendees to connect, learn and excel, including CE courses, new technology, exhibitor networking and special events. Registration will launch this spring. Click here for more ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of articles about workforce and staffing issues brought to you by the ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee as a benefit for ODA members. Staffing issues in dentistry are not new but they have been exacerbated. Before the 2020 pandemic, hiring dental practice staff was slightly ... [continue reading]

Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines).  ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation’s 2024 scholarships and grants are now open. Available scholarship opportunities for 2024 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in fall 2024. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Jobs & Ads Board makes it easy to find and post job listings and other advertisements. Dentists looking for an associateship position, to buy a practice, to purchase equipment, or rent space can find listings on our Jobs & Ads Board. To view our Jobs & Ads Board, visit www.oda.org/jobs-ads/. Ads are ... [continue reading]

The “ODA Today” is looking for ODA members who are willing to share why they value their membership in the Ohio Dental Association. If you are interested in submitting a quote to the “ODA Today,” please email jackie@oda.org by May 8 and answer the question: What do you find to be the most valuable or beneficial part of your membership ... [continue reading]

Contact us first! The ODA is the primary resource for Ohio dentists. Most likely, we can answer your question or direct you to the appropriate source. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. We’re available by phone or email to provide personal assistance as a ... [continue reading]

In this issue, I wanted to share a personal story. Last month, Beth and I went to visit my mom in India; it was a long overdue trip. After a 14-hour flight from Chicago to New Delhi, we arrived to the sounds of a metropolitan city with the hustle of workers attending to their daily tasks, the sweet smell of roses and the visual brilliance of the ... [continue reading]

Three giants of Ohio dentistry passed away recently. In this month’s column, I take a moment to remember their amazing contributions to dentistry and beyond, and also the impact they had on me personally. Dennis Burns Pictured: (back from left) David Owsiany, ODA executive ... [continue reading]