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The Ohio State University Infectious Diseases Institute recently hosted a workshop that brought together private practice dentists and orthopedic surgeons to discuss antibiotic prophylaxis. Dr. Debra Goff, an infectious disease pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the founding member of its inpatient antibiotic ... [continue reading]

As an online marketing provider for dentists, helping dental practices and their patients stay safe and secure online is one of our top priorities. Each year Google makes countless updates to continually improve the searcher’s experience – for example, when people use search on a mobile device, the results show mobile-friendly sites ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association provides several resources to help dentists network and look for employment and employees – plus resources for those looking to buy or sell a dental practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking ... [continue reading]

The Children's Oral Health Network Board of Directors. The Children's Oral Health Network and the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “The ODA ... [continue reading]

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 "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]

OPEN M Dental Clinic received a grant from the ODA Foundation to support the growth of the clinic. The ODA Foundation awarded the OPEN M Dental Clinic a $5,000 grant to purchase supplies for restorative and surgical dental procedures to support the growth of the clinic. The OPEN M Dental Clinic is a free clinic in Akron that provides care to about ... [continue reading]

The ADA Constitution states, “The object of this Association shall be to encourage the improvement of the health of the public and to promote the art and science of dentistry.” Every day, member dentists like you put that ideal into practice, and your ADA is by your side protecting the best interests of both our profession and our ... [continue reading]

Dr. James Palermo taught at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for more than 40 years. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “For nearly 44 years, ... [continue reading]