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Recently, I performed a ridiculously unscientific poll of some of my general dentist colleagues. I was curious – at what age, roughly, do dentists wish to see a child for their first dental exam? I quickly and surprisingly learned that few of my buddies saw children or recommended referral by age one. Within the pediatric dental specialty, ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is offering a new way for dentists to pay their membership dues beginning with the 2016 membership year– Reward Program Payment with Benco Dental. The Reward Program Payment allows dentists to redeem their Benco Dental BluChip® Points for a dues credit toward their ADA, ODA and local dental society dues. In ... [continue reading]

The ODA Foundation held its annual raffle drawing at the ODA Annual Session on Sept. 19. Dr. William Semans was the first prize winner with choice of the Crown Mercedes c300 car lease or $20,000; Dr. Jennifer Kale won the second prize jewelry worth $3,000; and Dr. Philip Leone won third prize, $1,000. Dr. Steve Shall was the Early Bird drawing ... [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 two possible dentist board member openings on the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), which may be vacant in April 2016. The two board member ... [continue reading]

Obtain CE credit verification for courses attended at the 2015 ODA Annual Session by clicking here. To log in, attendees will need their badge/account number and the first four letters of their last name. Once logged in, attendees will need to enter the code received during each course in order to print a personalized CE certificate. CE ... [continue reading]

The 2015 ODA Annual Session offers CE opportunities for the entire dental team and specialists. Annual Session is Sept. 17-20 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The 2015 ODA Annual Session – Excellence in Collaboration – is just around the corner, and there’s still plenty of time to register. Annual Session is Sept. 17-20 ... [continue reading]

The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative body and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will be meeting on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus in conjunction with the 2015 ODA Annual Session. Over 135 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, as well as two student ... [continue reading]

It is now the time of year when many people are receiving health insurance renewal notices. It is not too early to begin investigating health options in order to have new coverage in place by January, the beginning of a new deductible period. For dental offices that have never offered an employer group plan, huge tax savings are available. Moving ... [continue reading]

Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., is this year's Callahan Memorial Award winner. Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., has had a long history of supporting the dental profession. For his contributions, Bergman will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio ... [continue reading]

Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller is this year's Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller has made significant contributions in the area of implants, both in pioneering discoveries and training dentists. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan ... [continue reading]