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Leadership Institute

May 18, 2012 - May 19, 2012
Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center | Columbus, OH

"Direction - Decision - Solution"

The 2012 ODA Leadership Institute offers attendees the opportunity to further their leadership skills and learn about recent trends and issues related to dentistry.

Please click here for a description of the event and a link to register. Participation in this event is available to ODA members only. A schedule of events is listed below.

Visit Easton's website for information about the many shopping, dining, and services available.

Location

Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center
3900 Chagrin Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43219
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Event Contacts

Suzanne Payne Brooks, Director of Meetings & Conventions
(614) 486-2700
suzy@oda.org

Kelly Herbster, Special Events Assistant
kellyh@oda.org

Session Information
Friday, May 18
Registration

10:00 a.m.


Welcome
Dr. Mark Bronson, ODA President


Keynote Presentation
Yvette McGee Brown, Ohio Supreme Court Justice

Brown became the first African-American woman elected to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court and the first African-American woman to serve as a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. A focus of Brown's career has been advocacy for children and families. Brown was elected to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile division, in 1992 and left that position in 2002 to create the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Brown will discuss how her leadership role in the community has affected her outlook on life.


Legislative Update
ODA Advocacy Team

Featuring Mr. Darryl Dever, ODA consultant; Mr. Keith Kerns, ODA director of legal and legislative affairs; and Mr. David Owsiany, ODA executive director


Deans' Roundtable

Featuring Dr. Jerold Goldberg from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Patrick Lloyd from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and Dr. Marsha Pyle from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.


Breakout Sessions

"Dental Insurance and Your Practice," presented by Chris Moore, ODA Director of Dental Services.
"Communicating Your Message," presented by Angela Krile, Krile Communications & Dr. Matthew Messina, ODA Today Executive Editor.
"My Practice Needs Money," presented by Will Berisford, Bank of America Practice Solutions
"ODA Services Corp - How Can It Help My Practice?" presented by Peg Cissell, ODA Director of Finance and COO of ODASC


Reception
Hosted by Delta Dental

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Easton Sports Club (Hilton)


Saturday, May 19
Registration and Breakfast

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.


Welcome
Dr. Mark Bronson, ODA President


Healthcare Reform Meets the U.S. Supreme Court
David Owsiany JD, ODA Executive Director


Keynote Presentation
Urban Meyer, Ohio State University Head Football Coach

Meyer is the 24th head coach of the OSU football team and has a history of strong leadership and success. Meyer has the second-best winning percentage among current major college coaches with a rate of .814. He has won two national championships with the University of Florida and has received two national coach of the year honor
Meyer will share his leadership knowledge and expertise with attendees.


Seventh District Trustee Update
Dr. Charles Steffel, ADA Seventh District Trustee


Executive Committee Town Hall Meeting


Adjournment

12:00 p.m.