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People-watching is always a fun pastime and it gives me something to do as I stroll out from the dental school to the parking garage at the end of the day. The T-shirts sported by the students are certainly interesting. Most of the time, I wonder why someone would want that saying on their back. Occasionally, I see something thought provoking. The ... [continue reading]

The ODA is again offering grants to component dental societies for recruitment initiatives. A maximum of $2,000 will be awarded per grant. The proposed program must be a recruitment initiative with the goal of obtaining new members, and 25 percent of the total cost of the program must be funded by the component dental society. Events cannot be ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation held its annual raffle drawing at the ODA Annual Session on Sept. 16. The 2017 raffle winners are: 1st Prize: Winner’s choice of a lease on a Mercedes GLC250 from Crown Mercedes Dublin or $20,000 cash: Dr. Jim Karlowicz 2nd Prize: Piece of fine jewelry valued at $3,000 from Laudick’s: Dr. Elliot Rice 3rd Prize: ... [continue reading]

A call for nominations is now extended for dentist board member positions on the Ohio State Dental Board. The Ohio Dental Association has the opportunity to recommend nominees to the governor of Ohio for possible dentist board member openings on the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), which may be vacant in April 2018 or before. The board member ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is hosting a Give Kids A Smile 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Ohio State University College of Dentistry’s Give Kids A Smile Day, which provides free comprehensive dental care to children in need in central Ohio. The registration fee is $25 for adults ... [continue reading]

Registration for the 2018 Give Kids a Smile program is now open on adafoundation.org. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register by Nov. 6 to be eligible for product donations for use at GKAS events, which include fluoride varnish sealant supplies and toothbrushes. Give Kids A Smile is one of the ODA’s biggest access to care ... [continue reading]

Obtain CE credit verification and download handouts for courses attended at the 2017 ODA Annual Session by clicking here. To access CE certificates, click the “proceed to CE dashboard” button shown at the top of the screen. If you would like to access course handouts, links are posted on the account summary page, which is the first ... [continue reading]

Community service efforts, specifically Give Kids A Smile events, have become hallmark activities during dental school. But as a new dentist, assisting the public by providing free oral health education or dental care can seem difficult. For those looking to get involved, Give Kids A Smile provides a customizable opportunity that requires a ... [continue reading]

The New Dentist Reception gives dentists in practice for 10 years or less a chance to catch up with old classmates and meet other new dentists from across the state. The 2017 ODA Annual Session – Together Towards Tomorrow – offers several specific opportunities designed especially for the new dentist. From discounts to CE ... [continue reading]

One of the key steps in starting or opening a dental practice is selecting an office location and negotiating the terms in the dental office lease presented by the landlord. Lease terms can have a huge impact on the finances of your dental practice both in the short-term and long-term. It is important to be aware of common pitfalls and to take ... [continue reading]