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A call for nominations is now extended for dentist board member positions on the Ohio State Dental Board. The Ohio Dental Association has the opportunity to recommend nominees to the governor of Ohio for possible dentist board member openings on the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), which may be vacant in April 2020. The board member positions are ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session featured more than 70 CE courses for the entire dental team. The 2019 ODA Annual Session – Connect, Learn, Excel – featured more than 70 CE courses, 200+ vendors and thousands of dental professionals, all in one convenient location. More than 4,000 dental professionals attended the 2019 ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Services Corporation (ODASC) is proud to announce the creation of the Ohio Discount Dental Supplies (Ohio DDS) group purchasing organization or "buying group." OhioDDS allows ODA members to join together and leverage purchasing power to receive discounts on supplies, equipment and services. It is a FREE program ... [continue reading]

Dental insurance plans are now dictating fees for dental services that the insurance company does not even cover for enrollees. This practice is fundamentally unfair and unnecessarily interferes with the patient-dentist relationship. Senate Bill 148, which would prohibit dental insurance companies from forcing dentists to accept the dental ... [continue reading]

Acquiring health benefits for you and your family and offering your entire team access to health benefits through the ODA Wellness Trust is simple and affordable. We offer a large network of providers We have partnered with Medical Mutual of Ohio to access its broad health care provider network.  Medical Mutual’s SuperMed PPO Network is ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has recently created a new regulatory compliance guide to help ODA members ensure they are in compliance with Ohio regulations. “Dentists are confronted with a myriad of local, state and federal regulations,” said Dr. Tom Paumier, chair of the ODA’s DSO Task Force which has overseen the creation of the ... [continue reading]

Give Kids A Smile registration is now available on the ADA Foundation website. Events registered by Nov. 13 will qualify for free products to give to kids at events and dental supplies to provide screenings, cleanings, fluoride varnish and sealants. GKAS activities include free dental care and/or free oral health education for children. Many ... [continue reading]

The late Ken Austin, co-founder and owner of A-dec, received the 2019 Callahan Memorial Award. The late Ken Austin, co-founder and owner of A-dec, designed innovative tools and equipment for dentists throughout his career and has made a lasting impact on the profession. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Callahan Memorial Award from ... [continue reading]

Dr. Steve Moore, past president of the ODA, installs the 2019-20 Ohio Dental Association Executive Committee. The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2019-20 term on Oct. 4 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA ... [continue reading]

Dr. Bernard Snyder served as the American Dental Association speaker of the House of Delegates from 1976-1982. Dr. Bernard Snyder, age 92, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1927 in Noble County, Ohio to the late Marsh and Elizabeth (Shaw) Snyder. Bernard was a graduate of The Ohio State University College of ... [continue reading]