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The Ohio Dental Association represents more than 5,000 member dentists, nearly 70% of the state’s licensed dentists. ODA member dentists provide more than $40 million in donated care and services annually, and they are bound by the highest ethical standards and have access to superior ongoing education, training, and resources.

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Oct282025
Ohio dentist elected American Dental Association president-elect
Dr. Tom Paumier, a general dentist in Canton, was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association on Oct. 27. "Dr. Tom Paumier has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout his many years of involvement in organized dentistry including as president of the Ohio Dental Association,” said ODA Executive Director David ... [continue reading]
Sep292025
Cincinnati dentist installed as Ohio Dental Association secretary
Dr. David Vorherr of Cincinnati was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as secretary, Vorherr will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Vorherr is a general dentist in practice in ... [continue reading]
Sep292025
Medina endodontist installed as Ohio Dental Association vice president
Dr. Najia Usman of Medina was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as vice president, Usman will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Usman is an endodontist in private ... [continue reading]
Sep292025
Canton dentist installed as Ohio Dental Association speaker of the house
Dr. Kelly Roth of Canton was installed as speaker of the House of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as speaker of the House, Roth will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Roth is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]
Sep292025
Toledo dentist installed as Ohio Dental Association president-elect
Dr. Brett Pelok of Toledo was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Pelok will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Pelok is a general dentist in private ... [continue reading]

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