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Aug 14 2019
ODA members can download and print employment posters from the ODA’s website for free. All employers are required to post numerous employment posters in their offices. To download the posters, visit www.oda.org/member-center/resources/employment-posters/. These posters are only available to ODA ... [continue reading]
Jul 15 2019
The pre-registration deadline for the 2019 ODA Annual Session is Aug. 16, and after that time registration prices go up. Most dentists* who register for Annual Session before Aug. 16 receive a $25 discount, and most staff* receive a $10 discount on registration fees.And in addition to the pre-registration discount, offices who register three staff ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
The 2019 ODA Annual Session will feature 15 courses presented by renowned Pankey Institute faculty. The 2019 ODA Annual Session will be Oct. 3-6 in Columbus. The 2019 ODA Annual Session will offer a unique experience: the opportunity to attend Pankey Institute courses right here in Columbus. “One of the things the ODA has always ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
SmileDirectClub recently released a statement in response to a Citizen Petition the American Dental Association filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ADA’s petition focused on SmileDirectClub’s orthodontic plastic bracket device and dental impression material products. The petition states that “SmileDirectClub, ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
The American Dental Association credentialing service makes it easier for dentists to submit and maintain their credentials in one central place. Through the credentialing service, dentists enter their information one time and are then able to share it with multiple participating dental plans, hospitals and health care organizations, reducing ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
Annual Session attendees will have the opportunity to share dental practice information and earn continuing education (CE) credit, as well as prizes, by presenting a Table Clinic at the 2019 ODA Annual Session. Table Clinics, which are informal, interactive presentations that last up to 15 minutes, are presented by dentists, dental students, ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
Dr. Alex Mellion is the 2019 recipient of the N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award. As a new dentist, Dr. Alex Mellion is committed to organized dentistry and has been involved at the local and state levels. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Callahan ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
Medworks Inc., a nonprofit organization that holds large scale health care and dental clinics to provide free care for those in need, will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Oct. 4 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 153rd ODA Annual Session. Medworks was founded ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
Dr. Mark Vogley, a general dentist in Chagrin Falls, recently published a children's book called "Tooth Poop - The Truth About Dental Cavities." Dr. Mark Vogley, a general dentist from Chagrin Falls, has dreamed of writing a children's book to help motivate kids to take care of their teeth since the beginning of his career. His dream recently ... [continue reading]
Jul 8 2019
For some reason, when I hear of or witness ethics violations, that bothers me more than standard of care issues. Don’t get me wrong. Consistently cranking out bad dentistry is a problem, but everybody has a bad day or an "oops" occasionally. But in my mind, there is no excuse for violating the ethics standards set forth by the ADA in ... [continue reading]
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