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The 2019 ODA Annual Session will feature over 60 CE courses for the entire dental team. Annual Session is Oct. 3-6 in Columbus. Mark your calendar for the 2019 ODA Annual Session, which will be Oct. 3-6, 2019 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The ODA typically holds Annual Session in September, however, the American Dental Association ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2019 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those they ... [continue reading]

Happy New Year and welcome to what many call "the post-holiday letdown." What?!? This is a great time of year. We have a new college football champ, and NFL football playoffs. NHL hockey and college hoops are in full swing. I love this time of year. Plus, you all can look forward to not living up to your New Year’s resolutions. Not me. About ... [continue reading]

The ODA will host its annual Leadership Institute on Friday, March 15, 2019 and Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. This event is open to all ODA members and is a great way to recharge your batteries. This year’s programming is especially enticing with valuable information on dental practice issues, ... [continue reading]

Due to the growing volume of information that is being transferred and stored away each day, businesses are beginning to realize the importance of adopting a records retention policy. The purpose of adopting such a policy is to establish an official procedure for managing records. A well-crafted records retention policy specifies a detailed method ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association receives a number of calls from member dentists concerning ways to either attract new patients to their practice or keep existing patients within the fold. A common theme among these callers involves the dentist’s willingness to discount his or her fees in some manner to “compete” with major preferred ... [continue reading]

As I sit here writing this, it’s the middle of the holiday season. “A Christmas Story” has been on its endless loop. Ralphie is waiting to see if Santa will bring him the Red Rider BB gun he wants. “Charlie Brown Christmas” has Sally writing Santa for “tens and twenties” and Lucy has asked for “real ... [continue reading]

If I could go “Back To The Future” there’d be one overriding question I’d ask both of my currently deceased parents. “Mom, Dad ... I never doubted your sincerity when you told me NOT to start smoking as I transitioned into my high school years. But Dad, what’s up with leaving your pack of cigarettes on the ... [continue reading]

MAP for Success rewards local component dental societies for successful recruitment and retention events/projects/activities. At the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, the Council on Membership Services will recognize the component dental society with the most innovative recruitment and retention initiative for 2018. For more details and to apply, ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by April 30 for the 2019 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2019, is considered past due. Dentists who have not already renewed their membership should do so as soon as possible so that membership benefits, ... [continue reading]