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The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative and supreme authoritative body of the association, will meet on Sept. 13 and 14, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, Ohio in conjunction with the 2018 ODA Annual Session. Nearly 140 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, including two student ... [continue reading]

The Ohio State University Infectious Diseases Institute recently hosted a workshop that brought together private practice dentists and orthopedic surgeons to discuss antibiotic prophylaxis. Dr. Debra Goff, an infectious disease pharmacist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the founding member of its inpatient antibiotic ... [continue reading]

As an online marketing provider for dentists, helping dental practices and their patients stay safe and secure online is one of our top priorities. Each year Google makes countless updates to continually improve the searcher’s experience – for example, when people use search on a mobile device, the results show mobile-friendly sites ... [continue reading]

The Children's Oral Health Network Board of Directors. The Children's Oral Health Network and the Delta Dental Center at Oyler School will receive the Ohio Dental Association Access to Dental Care Program Award on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 152nd ODA Annual Session. “The ODA ... [continue reading]

This past July, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inducted the 2018 class. Gathering in Cooperstown, NY, were committed baseball fans and the six legends of baseball. The MLB Hall of Fame is one of the most exclusive clubs in sports, as there are now only 323 players who have been inducted into the baseball HOF. The new inductees are Vladimir ... [continue reading]

 As part of my executive position as ODA secretary, I participate in an annual summer retreat with incoming and existing ODA executives. This was my second three-day meeting. The president-elect is typically responsible for planning the “retreat” portion, which is centered around a team building exercise and a field-trip. This ... [continue reading]

The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, two for $175 or six for $500, and only 700 will be sold. This year’s raffle prizes are: Winner’s choice of a lease on a 2018 Mercedes E300 car or $20,000 cash (lease terms established ... [continue reading]

The "ADA News" recently reported that a coalition of advocacy groups continues to seek the addition of a dental benefit in Medicare. The groups involved in the coalition include the AARP, Families USA, and Oral Health America. The coalition released a white paper on July 20, noting that “many people lose their dental insurance when they ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “It was a wonderful opportunity to network with other dental colleagues as well as build friendships with their families and friends,” said Dr. TuAnh Le, a dentist from Highland Heights. “It is ... [continue reading]

Editor’s Note: Dr. Elizabeth Mueller, a pediatric dentist in Cincinnati, is the ODA Annual Session 2018 general chairman. Throughout the year, she will be sharing details on some of her favorite CE programs being offered during the ODA’s 152nd Annual Session, Sept. 13-16, 2018 in Columbus. I am reading the book "All Buts Stink! How to ... [continue reading]