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Jun 12 2023
With the introduction of a new continuing education requirement, which I will briefly touch on in this article (for more on the requirement, see the article "FAQ about the new DEA opioid training requirement" and watch our video by clicking here), a dentists’ DEA registration has been a large topic of conversation lately. I wanted to give a ... [continue reading]
Jun 12 2023
Volunteer dentists are continuing to assist Ohio Dental Association member dentists and their offices in addressing dental insurance and other third-party payer matters. They predominately serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee, Council on Dental Care Programs and Dental Practice (CDCPDP), Dental Insurance Working Group (DIWG) and Medicaid ... [continue reading]
Jun 12 2023
It is graduation weekend and my heart is full. Our last child is graduating from high school, closing one book in his life and hopefully embarking on his next phase when he starts his direct entry DMD program at Case in the fall. The profession of dentistry has brought me so close to other mom-dentists like me, who have used this beautiful life to ... [continue reading]
Jun 12 2023
How we communicate as dental colleagues has changed quite a bit in the last 10 years. Younger dentists share stories in text threads with dental school classmates and you may connect with a referral through a text rather than sending a letter or picking up the phone. These changes can be felt throughout organized dentistry as the “baby boomer” ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
The 2023 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 21-23 in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel. “We look forward to offering high quality programming for you and your ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
The 2023 ODA Leadership Institute was held March 24-25 in Columbus and provided attendees an opportunity to build ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
Students at an elementary school in Springfield have collected thousands of dental hygiene supplies to donate to people in need after learning about oral health as part of the Give Kids A Smile program. “Participating in Give Kids A Smile affects children by helping them feel excited about taking care of their teeth. And they are motivated to ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
OhioDDS is a Group Purchasing Organization built to save members money. Created and operated by the ODA Services Corp., this free member-only program allows ODA members exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment and services as a benefit of membership.
More than 850 ODA members have signed up for OhioDDS, and members ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
Annual Session attendees will have the opportunity to share dental practice information and ... [continue reading]
May 11 2023
Applications for the ODA Foundation’s 2023 scholarships and grants are now open.
Available scholarship opportunities for 2023 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in fall 2023.
Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]
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