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The profession of dentistry is committed to evidence-based practice, which integrates a practitioner’s clinical expertise, the patient’s needs and preferences, and the most current, clinically relevant evidence.  However, there is an element in the media and on the internet that is quick to cast scorn on established and respected ... [continue reading]

You’ve worked on them for years! If you’re lucky they’ll give you a warning months in advance – but don’t count on it. I even warned all of you about them a few years back. But now more often than not, one of them is standing at your front desk checkout counter – every day, telling your receptionist that they no longer are covered by ... [continue reading]

If you are interested in finding a job with a dental corporation, look no further than the internet. Because dentists with multiple practices and dental companies have very good front-end management, their ads, along with the benefits package and compensation structure, will be easy to find and easy to apply for. Some even come with a sign-on ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, two for $175 or six for $500, and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: Winner’s choice of a lease on a 2019 Mercedes GLC300 SUV or $20,000 cash (lease terms ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2019 scholarships and grants are now open.  Available scholarship opportunities for 2019 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2019. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering their D4 ... [continue reading]

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]

More than 230 ODA members attended the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute in March. The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute – Aim High, Soar High – was held on March 15-16 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. The event featured keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and ... [continue reading]

ODA Executive Director David Owsiany (right) announces the renaming of the ODA Distinguished Dentist Award in honor of Dr. Joe Crowley (center) along with the ODA Executive Committee (front) and ADA 7th District Trustee Dr. Billie Sue Kyger (left). The ODA recently renamed the Distinguished Dentist Award to the Joseph P. Crowley Distinguished ... [continue reading]

According to the ODA's recent membership survey, ODA members obtain the majority of their CE credits at live, in-person CE. The 2019 ODA Annual Session provides easy access to in-person CE at a great value. ODA members receive a $375 discount on their registration for Annual Session compared to non-member dentists. Additionally, ODA Annual Session ... [continue reading]

The Corydon Palmer Dental Society received the 2018 Membership Award Program for Success (MAP for Success) Most Innovative Recruitment and Retention Initiative for its Mentoring Committee for Residents. The Corydon Palmer Dental Society received the 2018 Membership Award Program for Success (MAP for Success) Most Innovative Recruitment ... [continue reading]