Category: ODA Today

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2025, for the 2025 membership ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s Volunteer Connection program is now accepting applications for 2025 Volunteer Connection Partners. Through the Volunteer Connection program, the ODA partners with dental clinics, access to care programs and other special events to help ODA members find volunteer opportunities in their local community. Dentists who ... [continue reading]

From National Children’s Dental Health Month to National Tooth Fairy Day, there are a wide range of dental related holidays to celebrate. Listed below are a few to consider celebrating throughout 2025 with your staff and patients. National Children’s Dental Health Month (February) – This month is a national health observance that brings ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2025 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those ... [continue reading]

The 2025 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download. The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA. To download the member logo, visit www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and ... [continue reading]

Save the date for the 2025 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 25-27 in Columbus. The 2025 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]

First and foremost I would like to wish everyone reading this a very happy 2025! My sincerest hope is that you all were able to unplug for just a bit, enjoy the closeness of your family and friends, and recharge your batteries for the coming year. The New Year represents different things to us as individuals. For many, it is seen as a ... [continue reading]

As 2024 exited on Dec. 31, so did the 135th Ohio General Assembly. A General Assembly that ushered one of the most successful legislative agendas ever for the Ohio Dental Association. During the past two years, the ODA was able to finalize a new law that increased the reimbursement rates for dental Medicaid procedures by an average of 93%, join ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has received many calls over the last number of months concerning Ohio’s new non-covered services law. It may be helpful to review the new law and the commonly asked questions concerning it so dental offices have a good idea of what to expect from its full implementation on Jan. 1, 2025. Background and key to ... [continue reading]

I’ve been thinking about language these days, which is nothing new for me.  As your editor, I’m supposed to be the “word guy” and I firmly believe that “words mean things!”  I’ve been reflecting on two nautical terms that perfectly capture the challenges of running a dental practice: floundering and foundering. While they sound ... [continue reading]