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One of our faithful readers, Dr. John Smith, of Logan, sent me a clipping that talked about our (dentists’) preoccupation (OK, obsession) with detail. The philosophical questions asked were that if we become so focused on minutia, do we lose track of the big picture? And what does a professional lifetime of minutia focusing do to us? We all ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Annual Session will be held Sept. 12-14 in Columbus and will feature CE for the entire dental team, an expansive Exhibit Hall and fun social events. Courses are filling fast, so be sure to register today to reserve your spot. The 2024 ODA Annual Session schedule is loaded with outstanding lectures, workshops, special events and ... [continue reading]

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please text or dial 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This service is free and confidential. Providing wellness resources to member dentists is a top priority for the Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. “So many ... [continue reading]

Open enrollment for the ODA’s health benefits plan, the ODA Wellness Trust, is available from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15 for Jan. 1, 2025 coverage. The ODA Wellness Trust is available exclusively to ODA members and their staff and features a more extensive provider network than most individual health insurance plans. It also has a wide range of ... [continue reading]

Peer review offers a non-threatening opportunity for dentists and patients to resolve disputes when they cannot do so on their own, and it is a productive alternative to the court system or any other process. When cases are submitted to the local dental society for peer review, volunteer dentists use mediation and, if appropriate, arbitration ... [continue reading]

Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine’s newly renovated $2.6 million simulation clinic features Adec simulators, operating lights and doctor’s stools, Bien Air MX2 electric handpieces, Darwin Manikin Systems and 700 Series typodonts, that mirror patient care ergonomics and ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists, dental students and dental residents at the Columbus Zoo and ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of articles about workforce and staffing issues brought to you by the ODA Dental Education and Licensure Committee as a benefit for ODA members. To view past articles, visit www.oda.org. Introduction The word interviewing may bring chills down the spine of many dentists. Not because we are ... [continue reading]

The ODA’s House of Delegates will be meeting in Columbus on Sept. 12-13 in conjunction with the ODA Annual Session. The House of Delegates is the ODA’s supreme governing body and is made up of 134 ODA member dentists from across the state who are selected to serve from their local dental societies, in addition to two student delegates ... [continue reading]

At the American Dental Association Management Conference in Chicago last month, the Ohio Dental Association received two membership awards from the ADA. The ODA was recognized for “Most Improved Active Member Retention Rate” and for converting the “Highest Number of Diverse Dentists to Membership.” These awards reflect the ongoing efforts ... [continue reading]