Category: Press Releases

­The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing Senate Bill 40 into law.  This new law includes two important dental-related reforms by (1) joining Ohio to the newly-created Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and (2) prohibiting dental insurance companies from setting fees for services the insurers do not even ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) commended the Ohio Senate for passage of Senate Bill 40, which joins the state of Ohio to the newly created Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. ODA President Dr. Lori Fitzgerald, a general dentist from Canfield, Ohio, said, “we appreciate the Ohio Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 40, which would make Ohio ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association commended the Ohio House of Representatives for passage of the state operating budget for fiscal years 2024-25 (House Bill 33). ODA Executive Director David Owsiany said, “we appreciate the work of the Ohio House of Representatives in passing a state budget that for the first time in more than 20 years includes an ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kyle Bogan of Delaware was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as treasurer, Bogan will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Bogan is a general dentist in private practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Manish Chopra of Cincinnati was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Chopra will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Chopra is a prosthodontist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Lori Fitzgerald of Canfield was installed as president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. “Dr. Fitzgerald’s varied volunteer leader and dental practice experiences have prepared her well to assume the duties of ODA president,” said David Owsiany, ODA executive director. “She is ... [continue reading]

Dr. Hal Jeter of South Point was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as vice president, Jeter will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Jeter is a general dentist in practice ... [continue reading]

Dr. Thomas Kelly of Beachwood was installed as immediate past president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as immediate past president, Kelly will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Kelly is a ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brett Pelok of Toledo was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as secretary, Pelok will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Pelok is a general dentist in private practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kelly Roth of Canton was installed as speaker of the house of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as speaker of the house, Roth will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Roth is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]