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Jun 8 2017
The ODA has launched a new monthly podcast series called "ODcAst: The Ohio Dental Podcast!" This monthly podcast is a convenient new communications vehicle featuring ODA staff members and other experts discussing the latest information related to the ODA and dentistry in Ohio. The most recent podcast features information about this year’s ODA ... [continue reading]
May 16 2017
Today, the Ohio Dental Association reiterated its opposition to Senate Bill 98, which would authorize dental therapists in Ohio, and expressed its support for House Bill 184 as a superior – and vastly more effective – approach to addressing access to dental care. ODA president Dr. Kevin Laing, a general dentist from Van Wert, pointed out ... [continue reading]
May 3 2017
The 2017 ODA Annual Session will feature hands-on courses, including oral surgery using pig mandibles. Annual Session will be Sept. 14-17 in Columbus. Visit www.oda.org/events to register. Registration for 2017 ODA Annual Session courses is opening later this month. Registration for Annual Session has been available at ... [continue reading]
May 3 2017
Applications for the ODA Foundation's 2017 scholarships and grants are now open. Available scholarship opportunities for 2017 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in Fall 2017
Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering their D4 ... [continue reading]
Apr 10 2017
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio recently released the "State Health Assessment for Ohio." The report shows significant progress is being made in the area of oral health but that more needs to be done to address oral health disparities by race and geography. The Ohio Department of Health contracted with the Health Policy Institute of Ohio to ... [continue reading]
Apr 10 2017
The efforts of the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) have improved the profession and made life better for dentists and their patients. The following is a glimpse at what dentistry in Ohio might resemble had ODPAC not been a consistent advocate for Ohio’s dentists over the last decade: State Budget The adult dental Medicaid ... [continue reading]
Apr 10 2017
The 2017 Table Clinic planning is in the works. A table clinic is the perfect opportunity to share your genius with your colleagues, whether you choose to demonstrate a successful technique, examine a new procedure, or perfect a new method of treatment. The deadline to submit applications this year is July 19, 2017 so don’t wait! Here are ... [continue reading]
Mar 7 2017
Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be April 26 in Columbus. After last year’s election, there are several new members of the Ohio General Assembly. ODA’s Day at the Statehouse gives dentists, dental residents and dental students an opportunity to connect with these new ... [continue reading]
Mar 7 2017
The ODA has launched a new monthly podcast series called ODcAst: The Ohio Dental Podcast. This monthly podcast is intended to be a convenient new communications vehicle featuring ODA staff members and other experts discussing the latest information related to the ODA and dentistry in Ohio. The first ODcAst is posted here and ... [continue reading]
Mar 6 2017
The 2017 Leadership Institute will be March 17-18 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Attendees will enhance their Leadership, Understanding, Collaboration and Knowledge in their practices and communities and within organized dentistry. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for ... [continue reading]
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