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Jan 8 2018
Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be March 7 in Columbus.
Day at the Statehouse gives dentists, dental residents and dental students an opportunity to speak with their legislators about issues important to dentistry and advocate for issues that impact their patients, their ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2018 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]
Jan 8 2018
On Jan. 1, Medicaid dental benefits began to cover tobacco cessation counseling services. These services for the control and prevention of oral disease are now a covered service for individuals who use or have a history of using tobacco products.
Tobacco cessation counseling services are represented by procedure code D1320 and the maximum fee is ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
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 ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The 2018 Ohio Dental Association member logo is now available for members to download.
The ODA member logo can be used by dentists on their websites, electronic communications and e-newsletters to highlight their membership in the ODA.
To download the member logo, visit https://www.oda.org/member-center/news-media/oda-logo/. After logging in and ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
The Ohio Dental Association is looking for information about donated care that is provided across the state. This information assists the ODA’s lobbying team in advocating for legislation related to dentistry and shows legislators the caring generosity of Ohio dentists. To report donated care, visit ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
Check out the ODA’s Volunteer Connection page, where dentists can find a list of volunteer opportunities for dentists and specialists listed by county. For more details, visit ... [continue reading]
Jan 8 2018
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]
Dec 20 2017
Membership dues statements were mailed out this fall. Members also received an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to https://www.oda.org/joinandrenew/ to pay their dues. Members who indicated on their 2017 renewal statement that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in ... [continue reading]
Dec 15 2017
The ODA has launched a new podcast series called ODcAst: The Ohio Dental Podcast! This podcast is a convenient new communications vehicle featuring ODA staff members and other experts discussing the latest information related to the ODA and dentistry in Ohio.
Recent topics include: new opioid prescribing rules for acute pain in Ohio
new mandate ... [continue reading]
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