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I was relaxing in the courtyard outside of new Postle Hall at Ohio State. It was a warm fall afternoon and I had decided to eat my lunch out on one of the park benches. Sitting in the sun, I must have dozed off … It was a quiet cough, really just an “Ah-Hem” that drew my attention. He had politely roused me from my nap. I squinted in the ... [continue reading]

Dear Dr. Commarato, While I do not have the space nor the inclination to address every issue in your letter I find troubling, I feel there are several assertions you make that warrant a response. In your letter you mention the word “science,” or some version of it, 11 times. Yet nowhere in the text do you site any actual sources to ... [continue reading]

WARNING, LONG RANT COMING!! So I just got an email from a local medical center’s foundation. It asked for a gift to support their nurses. Nurses are certainly among the most over-worked and under-appreciated health care workers out there. Hospitals are under-staffed as COVID continues to fill beds and nurses are sick or afraid to work. I don’t ... [continue reading]

Immediately following the ODA Leadership Institute, the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists will host a MATCH event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job match up with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. MATCH  is a free event and will take place after ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2022, for the 2022 membership year. If ... [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]

As 2022 kicks off, we’re continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects dental practices. We’re also looking ... [continue reading]

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The ODA Services Corp. created Ohio Discount Dental Supplies (OhioDDS), a group purchasing organization or “buying group” in fall 2019. OhioDDS allows ODA members to join ... [continue reading]