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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 2018 Mercedes E300 car or $20,000 cash (lease terms established ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association's Member-Get-A-Member campaign can benefit current tripartite members while helping to grow participation in organized dentistry. Dentists who recruit any new, active member before Sept. 30 will be rewarded with a $100 gift card for each new eligible member they recruit (up to five new members and $500). Tripartite ... [continue reading]

Inside the August issue of the "ODA Today," you’ll find a special poster to hang in your break room about the ODA Annual Session. Take a picture of you and your staff with side 2 of the poster, post it on Facebook and tag the Ohio Dental Association Facebook page for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card to take your team to dinner during the ... [continue reading]

It's that time of year again – fall weather, pumpkin spice lattes, football tailgating, and of course, the ODA Annual Session. What: A four day celebration of everything dentistry – dental lectures, dental products, dental podcasts, dental luncheons and dental receptions. Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus When: ... [continue reading]

As in-office dental plans and membership plans become more popular, new dentists may have questions about why and how to start one in their own practice. In-office dental plans or membership plans are dental care plans that dentists offer directly to their patients. The patient pays the dentist or dental practice a fixed fee on a monthly or ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists is hosting an exciting evening at the Jack Casino Cleveland, just for dental residents! Life after Residency will be from 7-10 p.m. Sept. 28. Attendees will have a chance to hear from new dentists a few years out of residency as they reflect upon their musts and wishes from residency to now. This fun and FREE ... [continue reading]

ODA Annual Session provides many opportunities for the entire dental team. Register now at www.oda.org/events and teams who register three staff get one staff registration free. This year's Annual Session is Sept. 13-16 in Columbus. ODA Annual Session provides many opportunities for the entire dental team – from team building courses ... [continue reading]

The "ADA News" recently reported that a coalition of advocacy groups continues to seek the addition of a dental benefit in Medicare. The groups involved in the coalition include the AARP, Families USA, and Oral Health America. The coalition released a white paper on July 20, noting that “many people lose their dental insurance when they ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “It was a wonderful opportunity to network with other dental colleagues as well as build friendships with their families and friends,” said Dr. TuAnh Le, a dentist from Highland Heights. “It is ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: Dr. Elizabeth Mueller, a pediatric dentist in Cincinnati, is the ODA Annual Session 2018 general chairman. Throughout the year, she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 152nd Annual Session, Sept. 13-16, 2018 in Columbus. I am reading the book "All Buts Stink! How to ... [continue reading]