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It’s no surprise to anyone that politics will dominate 2016. It is an election year and the Republican convention in Cleveland will assure that Ohio will be a center of attention for all things political this year. The sad part of all this political discussion is that it seems to be pointless. It’s almost impossible to convince someone ... [continue reading]

I have to confess, I, like many others of a similar age, had started to lose my sense of value in the ADA. I have been involved at a very high level at the ODA and have seen tremendous value in just about everything the ODA does for us, its members. On the other hand, my experience with the ADA staff has often led me to wonder why I pay national ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association offers members the opportunity to pre-pay next year’s tripartite membership dues in monthly installments for no additional cost. Members may begin paying their 2017 dues over a 10-month period (February-November) once they have paid their 2016 membership dues. Monthly payments differ depending on the cost of each ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association will be celebrating its 150th anniversary at this year’s ODA Annual Session. Save the date now for the 2016 event, which will be Sept. 15-18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. Annual Session offers many opportunities for the entire dental team, including an expansive Exhibit Hall, hands-on ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2016 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes men and women 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 ... [continue reading]

Ohio Dental Association membership dues must be paid by March 31 for the 2016 membership year in order to continue receiving exclusive member benefits. Any member who did not pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2016, 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]

The American Dental Association recently announced an endorsement of Darien Rowayton Bank (DRB), which allows ADA members to refinance federal and private student loans at a lower rate. “There are many parts of my membership in the ODA and ADA that I see as adding value above and beyond being a part of an organization that speaks for ... [continue reading]

With open eyes, new dentists are emerging into the dental profession each year with the clinical skills necessary to provide patients with the utmost care, but those years of higher education may not fully prepare dentists for what they are about to encounter in the everyday operation of their practice. Organized dentistry bridges the gap between ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Leadership Institute, "March Forth – break through to excellence" will be March 4 and 5 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders. Attendees consistently rank the event as one ... [continue reading]

This fall, dentists should have received licensure renewal information from the Ohio State Dental Board. The board will direct licensees to renew licenses and report continuing education compliance online. The information and payment of the renewal fee is due by Dec. 31, 2015. Dentists will need 40 CE credits during 2014 and 2015 to renew their ... [continue reading]