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Mar 16 2016
In February of 1941, the first Children's Dental Health Day in America was held in Cleveland to draw attention to the importance of dental health for children. Ohio dentists have a long history of working for the underserved. From the early days of the association through today, the ODA and its members have demonstrated a commitment to ... [continue reading]
Jan 13 2016
The first known photo of the original Dental Board of Examiners. This photo was taken in 1869. The Ohio State Dental Society worked to get the Ohio legislature to pass one of the first dental laws in America, which created the Dental Board of Examiners. The Ohio Dental Association is proud to be celebrating its 150th anniversary in ... [continue reading]
Jan 13 2016
Children receive oral health care instruction at the 2015 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kick-off event at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. This year's kick-off event will be Feb. 5 at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. The 14th Annual Give Kids A Smile Ohio kick-off event will be Feb. 5 at Case Western Reserve ... [continue reading]
Oct 12 2015
The 2015 ODA Annual Session featured a wide variety of CE courses, including hands-on courses where dentists could learn new skills. The 2015 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session – Excellence in Collaboration – featured CE for the entire dental team, one of the largest Exhibit Halls in the area and special events where attendees ... [continue reading]
Sep 3 2015
The 2015 ODA Annual Session offers CE opportunities for the entire dental team and specialists. Annual Session is Sept. 17-20 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The 2015 ODA Annual Session – Excellence in Collaboration – is just around the corner, and there’s still plenty of time to register.
Annual Session is Sept. 17-20 ... [continue reading]
Sep 3 2015
Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., is this year's Callahan Memorial Award winner. Stanley Bergman, chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., has had a long history of supporting the dental profession. For his contributions, Bergman will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio ... [continue reading]
Sep 3 2015
Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller is this year's Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller has made significant contributions in the area of implants, both in pioneering discoveries and training dentists. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan ... [continue reading]
Sep 3 2015
Dr. Ralph "Jim" Snelson is this year's Achievement Award Winner. Dr. Ralph "Jim" Snelson has been very involved with organized dentistry throughout his career, with a particular focus on advocacy. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Callahan Celebration ... [continue reading]
Sep 3 2015
Theresa Wukusick, executive director of the HealthPath Foundation. The HealthPath Foundation is this year's ODA Access to Dental Care Program Award winner. The HealthPath Foundation will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Sept. 18, in conjunction ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Dr. Teresa Martin's office attends the ODA Annual Session together as a team each year. They like to wear unique matching shirts so that they can stand out to each other in the crowd. This year's Annual Session will be Sept. 17-20 in Columbus. For many dental offices, the Ohio Dental Association Annual Session is more than just a CE ... [continue reading]
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