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This year's ODA Annual Session will feature a new event to help newer dentists and fourth-year dental students who are looking for a job match up with more seasoned dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Joseph Mellion has been involved with organized dentistry since he began his career. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session. “Dr. ... [continue reading]

Tyler Scott has been involved in organized dentistry since he was a dental student. For his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 16, at the ODA’s 150th Anniversary Gala and Award Celebration, held in conjunction with the 150th ODA Annual Session. “I highly recommend Dr. ... [continue reading]

Legislation to create a dental therapist in Ohio was introduced in the Ohio Senate on May 17. The Ohio Dental Association is strongly opposed to this legislation. Senate Bill 330 creates a new midlevel dental provider, a dental therapist, plus changes the delegable duties and supervision of hygienists, assistants and EFDAs. Sen. Peggy Lehner ... [continue reading]

OSU dental student Spencer Tepe, Dr. Joe Crowley and Dr. David Vorherr meet with Ohio Sen. Bill Seitz (far left) at the 2016 ODA Day at the Statehouse to talk about issues important to dentistry. The Ohio Dental Association provides a wide range of products and services to help make the entire dental team's job easier, so that dentists ... [continue reading]

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's Mid-Biennium Review proposes several new strategies to fight opiate abuse, including requiring dentists to be licensed with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to be able to purchase and distribute controlled substances. Several bills regarding Kasich’s Mid-Biennium Budget Review have been introduced by state lawmakers, ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association began 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 BluChips® for a dues credit toward their ADA, ODA and local dental society dues. “Cost ... [continue reading]

The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a resolution in April honoring the Ohio Dental Association on its 150th anniversary. “This is a clear demonstration of the positive relationship that we enjoy with the legislature,” said ODA President Dr. Chris Connell. The resolution states that “recognition of this prestigious ... [continue reading]

Rep. Hearcel Craig (D-Columbus) meets with Dr. Canise Bean, Dr. Kara Morris, Dr. Homa Amini and OSU dental student Alan George at this year's ODA Day at the Statehouse. About 145 dentists, dental residents, students and spouses met with their state senators and representatives at the 2016 ODA Day at the Statehouse. “I was very glad to see ... [continue reading]

Darryl Dever, the ODA’s lobbyist for more than 30 years, speaks at a past ODA Day at the Statehouse event. The ODA Foundation will award the Darryl Dever Advocacy Scholarship to one dental student in Dever’s memory each year. Dever died unexpectedly last Beginning in 2016, the ODA Foundation will award the annual Darryl Dever Advocacy ... [continue reading]