Author: Amy Szmania

To kick off the 2019 ODA Leadership Institute, Mike Graham, the American Dental Association's vice president for government and public affairs, will provide an update on current events in Washington, D.C., including the latest on legislation and regulations impacting health care and dentistry.  His presentation will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, ... [continue reading]

If I told you I knew the world's most underrated secret to success, would I have your attention? If I told you that you didn’t have to be brilliant or talented to make it work for you, would that interest you even more? But, if I told you ANYONE could do it, would that take away from how valuable the information is? Would you be thinking, well ... [continue reading]

Showcase your membership in the Ohio Dental Association by downloading the 2019 ODA member logo for use on your website or electronic communications. For more information and to download the logo, ... [continue reading]

The application period is now open for dental societies that would like to apply for a 2019 recruitment grant from the ODA. The proposed program must be a recruitment initiative with the goal of obtaining new members, and 25 percent of the total cost of the program must be funded by the component dental society. Events cannot be purely social and ... [continue reading]

During this election cycle, the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) was able to continue its success in supporting candidates who care about the oral health of the citizens of Ohio and the dental profession.  Over 90 percent of the candidates supported by ODPAC in the most recent election were victorious.  This tremendous success is ... [continue reading]

As a dentist, you understand the importance of prevention. Preventive care helps you avoid future problems and expenses. By renewing your membership in the Ohio Dental Association, you’re investing in the preventive care that you need – for your practice, your patients and your profession. The ODA advocacy team prevents unnecessary ... [continue reading]

After about three decades into the profession, Dr. Bill Claytor noticed he was becoming more cynical at work and often felt exhausted by the end of the day. “I realized I lost some of that drive I associated with early in my dental career,” he said. “I always enjoyed dentistry, but I saw the early signs of burnout.” For him, it was ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 13 and 14 in conjunction with the 2018 ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including: Adopting the association’s policy on opioid prescribing, Adopting the association’s position to urge third-party payers to ... [continue reading]

The Exhibit Hall is rated by ODA Annual Session attendees as one of the top reasons they attend the meeting each year. This year’s Exhibit Hall will have more than 200 vendors, and is the largest in the area. The 2018 ODA Annual Session – More Engagement = More Achievement – is Sept. 13-16 at the Greater Columbus Convention ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association provides several resources to help dentists network and look for employment and employees – plus resources for those looking to buy or sell a dental practice. MATCH @ ODA Annual Session This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking ... [continue reading]