Category: ODA Today

Dr. Ken Brandt has been involved with organized dentistry for over 40 years and was instrumental in creating and maintaining a program to help veterans in need of dental care. In recognition of his efforts, he ... [continue reading]

Marla Morse, program director for Oral Health Ohio (OHO), is a leader and advocate for improving oral health in Ohio. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association recently launched a new radio spot to promote oral health and patient visits with ODA member dentists. The new radio ad encourages families to schedule a back-to-school dentist appointment for their children and features ODA President Dr. Thomas Kelly. He discusses the importance of oral health, eating low sugar snacks ... [continue reading]

This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event 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 @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and will take place ... [continue reading]

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Dental General Practice Residency Program in Canton was recently renamed the Thomas M. Paumier, DDS Dental General Practice Residency in honor of Dr. Thomas Paumier’s efforts in establishing and fundraising for the program. Pictured (from left): Paumier, Mr. ... [continue reading]

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 dentists exclusive access to discounted pricing on dental supplies, equipment, and services. We partner with three strong vendors to provide OhioDDS participants with savings and ... [continue reading]

ODA President Dr. Thomas Kelly has challenged the ODA membership to raise $100,000 in donations during his term as president.  If the goal is met, Immediate Past President Dr. David Kimberly will pie Kelly in the face at the conclusion of the ODA House of Delegates in September. All donations to the Foundation’s general fund during Kelly’s ... [continue reading]

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline recently launched a new three-digit dialing code: 988. The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now active across the United States. Anyone can call, text or chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors who will listen, provide support and connect them to resources if needed. The Lifeline has a ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is excited to announce the relaunch of the Dental OPTIONS program! The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has contracted with the Dental Lifeline Network to operate the Dental OPTIONS Program. Dental OPTIONS – Ohio Partnership to Improve Oral Health through Access to Needed Services – is a partnership between the ... [continue reading]

I have been privileged this year to interact with colleagues new (pre-dent, dental students, new dentists) and “old” (like me!) throughout the state and country. From the refreshing energy and enthusiasm of our newest colleagues to the continued dedication, love and commitment to our profession from my contemporaries, the journey this year has ... [continue reading]