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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]

The Ohio State Dental Board routinely conducts CE audits throughout the state. Each biennium, dentists are required to complete at least 40 hours of Continuing Education credits. Upon license renewal, dentists must certify they have completed at least 40 hours of CE, and the dental board may then select individuals for an audit. Dentists who ... [continue reading]

Members of the House of Delegates mingle before the 2015 ODA House of Delegates meeting in September. Camaraderie is one of the benefits of membership in the ODA. The House of Delegates is the governing body of the association, and sets the policy and dir Tripartite membership renewal season is underway. ODA membership dues are due Jan. ... [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]

Give Kids A Smile is a national access to care initiative where dentists donate dental care to underserved children that are in desperate need of dental intervention.  But many of the Ohio Give Kids A Smile events have an added benefit: dental and auxiliary students gain real-life experience. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has retained 95.91 percent of its 2014 membership, a slight increase from its 95.54 percent rate last year. Moreover, 20 of its 25 local component dental societies have retained 95 percent or more of their 2014 membership. Following is a list of those societies: Mad River Valley Dental Society (100 percent) Maumee ... [continue reading]

As dentists renew their license this year, they may notice an increased fee on their renewal. This additional $20 goes directly toward the Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP). The ODLRP was created in 2003 and is fully funded by Ohio dentists. It provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated shortage areas, treat Medicaid ... [continue reading]