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Dr. Thomas Paumier of Canton was installed as the immediate past president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In his role as immediate past president, Paumier will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next ... [continue reading]

Dr. Sharon Parsons of Columbus was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In her role as secretary, Parsons will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Parsons is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Steve Moore of West Chester was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In his role as vice president, Moore will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Moore is a general dentist ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kevin Laing of Van Wert was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In his role as president-elect, Laing will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Laing is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brian Hockenberger of Norton was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In his role as treasurer, Hockenberger will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Hockenberger is an ... [continue reading]

Dr. Michael Halasz of Kettering was installed as speaker of the house of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus. In his role as speaker of the house, Halasz will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Halasz ... [continue reading]

Dr. Chris Connell of Lyndhurst was installed as president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 18 during the ODA’s 149th Annual Session in Columbus.  “Dr. Connell’s experience within organized dentistry will help to ensure that he excels as ODA president,” said David Owsiany, ODA executive director. As president of ... [continue reading]

Volunteer dentists from Stark County provided free dental care to children in need Friday, Feb. 6, at the Give Kids a Smile Ohio kick-off event. This event, held on Give Kids a Smile Day, was the official launch of the Ohio Dental Association’s 13th annual Give Kids a Smile program. Through the Give Kids a Smile program, created by the ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association offers members opportunities to receive continuing education credits at a reduced rate. Members can attend the ODA Annual Session for at least $375 less than non-members. The 2016 Annual Session will be Sept. 15-18. As membership renewal season approaches, some members may be wondering what benefits they ... [continue reading]

Throughout the past year, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry has been celebrating its 125th anniversary. The anniversary celebration kicked off with a panel discussion in mid-January that featured seven OSU College of Dentistry graduates who spoke about how dentistry, dental education and the college have changed since they graduated. ... [continue reading]