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Approximately 66 million years ago, an asteroid struck the earth, triggering a mass extinction that killed off the dinosaurs and some 75% of all species. Marking the end of the Cretaceous period, it was a life-altering event! Somehow, mammals survived and thrived in the new landscape, becoming dominant across the planet. Paleontologists ... [continue reading]

When I first started this leadership journey in dentistry several years ago, I relied on the sage advice of mentors before me. Though I had certain identifiers … female, endodontist, mother, married and ahem … Canadian (lol), I was told to not make it about being female or a specialist or a minority. To have impact in this domain, I needed to ... [continue reading]

Ohio State Dental Board Executive Director Harry Kamdar recently resigned. His last day in the position was Feb. 25. Kamdar accepted a position as the executive director for the Delaware County Transit (DCT) Board of Directors. Kamdar had served as executive director of the Ohio State Dental Board since 2015. According to ODA’s Executive ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2022 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those ... [continue reading]

Save the date for the 2022 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 15-17 in Columbus. The 2022 ODA Annual Session will offer many opportunities for attendees to connect, learn and excel, including CE courses, new technology, exhibitor networking and special events. We are in the process of planning an Annual Session that is safe, engaging and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Purnima Kumar (pictured) and Dr. Kyle Bogan will present a keynote presentation about “COVID-19 and Dentistry: Lessons Learned” at the 2022 ODA Leadership Institute. The 2022 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 18-19, 2022 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris ... [continue reading]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the 2022 theme is “Sealants Make Sense.” The ... [continue reading]

The ODA Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program that provides attendees an opportunity to build their leadership skills and learn about updates on issues important to dentistry in Ohio. More than 200 ODA members attend this yearly event which is free for all ODA members, dental students, and dental residents as a benefit of ... [continue reading]

The ODA Wellness Trust continues to increase its enrollment and provide valuable health benefits to ODA members, their staff and families. The 2022 rate renewal produced another single digit rate increase for the Trust, and over the years the continuous increase in enrollment demonstrates the appreciation and loyalty ODA members have for a health ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s Volunteer Connection program is now accepting applications for Volunteer Connection Partners. Through the Volunteer Connection program, the ODA partners with dental clinics, access to care programs and other special events to help ODA members find volunteer opportunities in their local community. Dentists who ... [continue reading]