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In my practice I have donated dental care through programs like OPTIONS and Give Kids A Smile, however, I had not had the opportunity to participate in a Mission of Mercy event until recently. An old friend of mine, Steve Radack, invited me to participate in the MOM in Erie, Pennsylvania, when we were at the ADA House of Delegates in Denver in the ... [continue reading]

The Statewide Peer Review Workshop will be held in the morning of Friday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.) at the Hilton Columbus Polaris just prior to the Ohio Dental Association’s 2018 Leadership Institute. Attendees will learn risk management practices, proper peer review procedures, and how to ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by April 30 for the 2018 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2018, 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]

Having just completed their 40th year in dentistry, Cleveland Dental Society member Dr. Steve Marsh and his wife, Wendy, a dental hygienist and team member, decided to take on the roles of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity’s international president and first spouse for the coming year; they were responding to the request of the most recent three ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists is hosting an event immediately following Leadership Institute to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job match up with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH is a free event for members and will be held on March 24 ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has been chosen to host the 2018 national Give Kids A Smile kickoff event on Feb. 2. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has been chosen to host the national 2018 Give Kids A Smile kickoff event. The Give Kids A Smile program is a collaborative effort among the American Dental Association, ... [continue reading]

The 2018 Leadership Institute – People, Purpose & Passion:  The Pathway to Success – will be March 23-24 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. “The Ohio Dental Association Leadership ... [continue reading]

The 2018 ODA Annual Session will feature CE courses for the entire dental team. This year’s Annual Session will be Sept. 13-16 in Columbus. Are you struggling with the business side of running a dental practice? Do you want to improve your clinical skills? Do you want to motivate your team? Dr. Betsy Mueller, chair of the 2018 ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation has been reaching toward its mission of improving oral health of the citizens of Ohio and advancing the dental profession since 1995.  The Foundation has awarded more than $1 million through nearly 100 grants and 350 scholarships.  But ODA Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Karlowicz and the board of trustees have their ... [continue reading]

Pay-per-click advertising (PPC) can be a key component of a dental practice's online marketing strategy. If you’ve been considering PPC for your practice, or have a simple interest in learning more to see if it’s a right fit, endorsed website design and marketing provider, ProSites, has highlighted the most common questions from dental ... [continue reading]