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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]

Dentists who are currently enrolled in a residency program in Ohio are eligible for free membership in the Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association and their local component dental society in 2019. Dental residents who activate this offer will have full access to all ODA membership benefits, including student loan refinancing, the ... [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]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists invites dentists in practice for 10 years or less to come with their families to the New Dentist Zoo Day with the ODA. This event is July 13 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This fun-filled day includes lunch and a private animal presentation from 1-3 p.m. along with full access to the zoo from ... [continue reading]

Attaining work-life balance in dentistry does not have to be a difficult task. This is especially true if you own your practice because it allows you to schedule patient appointments at convenient times. That being said, finding a balance can be difficult if you’re dealing with other life situations, such as starting a family, making time for ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session features a variety of CE opportunities and special events designed especially for new dentists. Plus, new dentists receive a $50 discount on CE! The 2019 ODA Annual Session is Oct. 3-6 in Columbus. ODA members who have been practicing for 10 years or less will receive a one-time $50 discount on any paid CE course ... [continue reading]

ODA members meet with Ohio Rep. Darrell Kick (R-Loudonville) during the 2019 ODA Day at the Statehouse. About 125 dentists, dental residents, students and spouses met with their state senators and representatives at the 2019 Ohio Dental Association Day at the Statehouse on April 10, including about 20 dental students from The Ohio State University ... [continue reading]

The 2019 ODA Annual Session will feature nationally known speakers for the entire dental team. Register now at www.oda.org. Course registration for the 2019 ODA Annual Session opens this month. To register and view a full list of courses and events, click here. This year’s Annual Session – Connect. Learn. Excel. – is Oct. 3-6 ... [continue reading]

Dentist-to-dentist contact is the proven, most successful form of outreach to help build membership in organized dentistry, and active members know first-hand the value that membership provides. Nearly 70% of dentists in Ohio are members of the ODA, and as the organization grows the ODA can offer stronger benefits plus have a stronger voice at the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Michael Halasz, ODA president, recently filmed a scene in his office for a horror/fantasy movie. A couple months ago, I did something I've never done before. I auditioned to be in a movie, and I got the part. It’s a low-budget horror/fantasy called “The Color of the Sun.” (Starring KateLynn Newberry, written and directed by ... [continue reading]