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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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Jul242024
­The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing Senate Bill 40 into law.  This new law includes two important dental-related reforms by (1) joining Ohio to the newly-created Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and (2) prohibiting dental insurance companies from setting fees for services the insurers do not even ... [continue reading]
Jun72023
The Ohio Dental Association (ODA) commended the Ohio Senate for passage of Senate Bill 40, which joins the state of Ohio to the newly created Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. ODA President Dr. Lori Fitzgerald, a general dentist from Canfield, Ohio, said, “we appreciate the Ohio Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 40, which would make Ohio ... [continue reading]
Apr272023
The Ohio Dental Association commended the Ohio House of Representatives for passage of the state operating budget for fiscal years 2024-25 (House Bill 33). ODA Executive Director David Owsiany said, “we appreciate the work of the Ohio House of Representatives in passing a state budget that for the first time in more than 20 years includes an ... [continue reading]
Sep262022
Dr. Kyle Bogan of Delaware was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as treasurer, Bogan will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Bogan is a general dentist in private practice in ... [continue reading]
Sep262022
Dr. Manish Chopra of Cincinnati was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 16 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Chopra will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Chopra is a prosthodontist in ... [continue reading]

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