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Dr. Joe Crowley will give a presentation at the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute about his time serving as ADA president. Leadership Institute is March 15 and 16 in Columbus. Register now at www.oda.org/events. The 2019 ODA Leadership Institute – Aim High, Soar High – will be held on March 15-16 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. The ... [continue reading]

During the lame duck session of the 131st Ohio General Assembly, the contents of House Bill 184 passed through both chambers of the legislature. The ODA’s advocacy team was able to get the language of HB 184 included in another bill and in front of the legislature. On Dec. 13 the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 80-1. ... [continue reading]

The 2019 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Butler Tech Bioscience Center in West Chester on Gives Kids A Smile Day, which is Feb. 1. The 2019 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event will take place at Butler Tech Bioscience Center in West Chester on Give Kids A Smile Day, which is Feb. 1. At the event, volunteer ... [continue reading]

As you consider making New Year's resolutions for 2019, don't forget to think about resolutions for your office. The ODA is here for you, and we have benefits that can help save you money, make sure your office is healthy, help you get involved in your community and connect with like-minded dentists. Make sure you’re making the most of your ... [continue reading]

To kick off the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, Mike Graham, the American Dental Association's vice president for government and public affairs, will provide an update on current events in Washington, D.C., including the latest on legislation and regulations impacting health care and dentistry.  His presentation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, ... [continue reading]

If I told you I knew the world's most underrated secret to success, would I have your attention? If I told you that you didn’t have to be brilliant or talented to make it work for you, would that interest you even more? But, if I told you ANYONE could do it, would that take away from how valuable the information is? Would you be thinking, well ... [continue reading]

In 2018, the ODA Foundation created the Annual Circles of Impact to recognize generous donors who joined with the Foundation to make an even greater impact on oral health in Ohio.  “The ODA Foundation was able to bless so many lives in 2018 because of the tremendous support of the members and friends of the Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

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]