Category: ODA Today

This month as we are gearing up for Day at the Statehouse, I would like to take the time to pay tribute to a very good friend of mine, the late Dr. Bob Nelson. Dr. ... [continue reading]

“The Ohio Dental Association fields numerous calls and emails dealing with dental insurance, managed care, contracting and payment issues every day,” said Dr. Maryann Jacko, chair of Ohio Dental Association Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice. “Some of the more common calls in recent years have included members’ concerns ... [continue reading]

I’ve been learning Spanish. It started as practical preparation for a return mission trip to Guatemala — a chance to connect more deeply with patients and staff, to offer more than a gloved hand and a smile, to actually speak to the people I’m hoping to serve. The app I’m using is genuinely helpful. The lessons are well-structured, the ... [continue reading]

I’m not a space exploration superfan. But maybe I should be. I grew up a few miles from the birthplace of Neil Armstrong.  I loved the movie “Hidden Figures,” and in a bit of a stretch, my preferred airport is the John Glenn International right here in Columbus. The majority of what I know about modern-day space exploration is gleaned from ... [continue reading]

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be May 20 in Columbus. Day at the ... [continue reading]

The 2026 ODA Leadership Institute provided attendees an opportunity to build their leadership skills while receiving updates on issues important to dentistry in Ohio and connecting with colleagues from ... [continue reading]

Earlier this General Assembly, two bills that would have a negative impact on community water fluoridation were introduced at the Ohio Statehouse. House Bill 182 was introduced by Rep. Levi Dean and would ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water across the state. House Bill 272 was introduced by Reps. Justin Pizzulli and Monica ... [continue reading]

You asked, we listened! The ODA is excited to announce our new Instagram page! Follow OhioDentalAssoc for updates on everything you need to know from the ODA at ... [continue reading]

Dental malpractice claims can be emotionally and financially draining. Implementing strategies to avoid them in advance can help dentists protect their practice and better care for their patients. Dental care is an essential healthcare service. As a dentist, you play an important role in your patients’ well-being. However, the responsibility ... [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]