Author: Amy Szmania

The Ohio Dental Association features several opportunities for dentists to become more involved in their local communities. Dentists are encouraged to volunteer with two ODA programs – one that works to educate teens on the dangers of chewing tobacco, and a second program that is designed to help seniors maintain their oral health. Operation ... [continue reading]

The 2014 ODA Annual Session featured a New Dentist Reception. The 2014 ODA Annual Session featured many great opportunities for new dentists and dental students. New Dentists About 160 new dentists took advantage of a $50 discount on the first CE course they registered for. The discount was available for dentists in ... [continue reading]

The 2014 ODA Annual Session featured CE for the entire dental team, included hands-on courses. The 2014 Ohio Dental Association Annual Session – ODA Live – featured continuing education, an expansive Exhibit Hall and special events for the entire dental team. “There was a good feeling about the meeting this year. It ... [continue reading]

(Left to right) Ohio Dental Association Vice President Dr. Kevin Laing, Immediate Past President Dr. Paul Casamassimo, President Dr. Thomas Paumier, Treasurer Dr. Bert Jacob, President-elect Dr. Chris Connell and Speaker of the House Dr. Michael Halasz. The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2014-15 term ... [continue reading]

11/21/14 Update: For the purpose of the Start Talking! form, the Ohio State Dental Board is moving forward with a rule change to define surgery as "any procedure that involves cutting or otherwise infiltrating hard or soft human tissue; including but not limited to, gingical, bone and tooth structure, by mechanical means, including, laser surgery, ... [continue reading]

The Exhibit Hall at Annual Session is a great place to shop for and compare products in one place. The ODA will again offer an Exhibits Only Pass for Saturday, Sept. 13. Any dentist or staff member can register for no fee to visit the Exhibit Hall on Saturday. The 148th Ohio Dental Association Annual Session – ODA Live – ... [continue reading]

The ODA’s House of Delegates meets each year in conjunction with the ODA Annual Session. This year, the House of Delegates will meet Sept. 11 and 12 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus. The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative body and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will be meeting on ... [continue reading]

Dr. Marcia Boyd is this year’s Callahan Memorial Award winner. Dr. Marcia Boyd is a leader in dental education and active in teaching, educational research and administration. For her contributions, Boyd will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio Dental Association on Friday, Sept. 12, at this year's Callahan ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jack Spratt is this year’s Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award winner. Dr. Jack Spratt has been very involved with organized dentistry throughout his career. For his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Callahan Celebration of ... [continue reading]

Dr. Christopher Heck is the 2014 recipient of the N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award from the Ohio Dental Association. Dr. Christopher Heck has been active with organized dentistry since dental school and has a strong desire and ability to be a leader. For his efforts, Heck will receive the N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award ... [continue reading]