Author: Amy Szmania

Winners of the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award often continue on to become leaders of organized dentistry on the local, state and national level. Dr. Billie Sue Kyger Dr. Billie Sue Kyger, a general dentist in Gallipolis, was the first recipient of the Rising Star Award in 1991. At that time, she was a past president of ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is hosting a free new dentist event at The Wilds. Dentists in practice for 10 years or less are invited to come with their families to The Wilds on Oct. 25. Lunch will be provided, and family activities will take place throughout the day. The Wilds is a safari park and conservation center located in Southeast ... [continue reading]

Maura Gillison, MD, PhD – the first researcher to make the association of human papillomavirus (HPV) and oral cancer – will be speaking at the ODA Annual Session. Maura Gillison, MD, PhD – the first researcher to make the association of human papillomavirus (HPV) and oral cancer – will be speaking at the ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

The ODA Annual Session Exhibit Hall will have more than 200 vendors. Attendees consistently rank the Exhibit Hall as one of the top reasons they attend Annual Session. The Exhibit Hall is consistently ranked in surveys as one of the top reasons dentists and dental team members attend the Ohio Dental Association Annual ... [continue reading]

Dr. Douglas Rogers Dr. Douglas Rogers is dedicated to giving back to his community. On Friday, Sept. 12, Rogers will receive the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 148th ODA Annual Session in Columbus. “Dr. Douglas Rogers has been giving ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jim Homon Dr. Jim Homon is founder and president of a children’s dental clinic in Columbus – KidSMILES – that serves children in need. For his efforts in improving access to care, Homon will receive the Marvin Fisk Humanitarian Award on Sept. 12 at this year’s Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction ... [continue reading]

Dr. Mark Wenzel Dr. Mark Wenzel has spent the first 25 years of his career contributing to the well-being of his patients, treating people in need and promoting the welfare of his colleagues. Wenzel will receive the Ohio Dental Association Achievement Award for his contributions to the dental profession at the Callahan ... [continue reading]

Getting deals on dental supplies and seeing the latest dental equipment are two of the top reasons dentists like to attend the ODA Annual Session. The Exhibit Hall is the largest in the five-state area. Famous authors and personalities have produced their “Top 10” lists. I have enlisted the help of Ohio dentists to put ... [continue reading]

Delete Blood Cancer DKMS is partnering with dental offices across the U.S. to register bone marrow donors at dental practices. The process is simple and free, and DKMS will provide dental offices with all of the tools and materials they need to participate. Andrew, a Delete Blood Cancer bone marrow donor, demonstrates the cheek swab ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kenneth B. Chance, Sr. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently appointed Dr. Kenneth B. Chance, Sr., as its dean. Chance is a 1979 alumnus of the CWRU School of Dental Medicine and had been a member of the CWRU Board of Trustees since 2005, according to a news release from CWRU. “I am ... [continue reading]