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The ODA installed new Executive Committee officers for the 2017-18 term on Sept. 15 during the House of Delegates meeting. The Executive Committee is the managing body of the ODA. The committee administers the policies established by the ODA House of Delegates and the Ad Interim Committee. The 2017-18 Executive Committee Officers are: President: ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates met Sept. 14 and 15 in conjunction with the 151st ODA Annual Session in Columbus. During the meeting, the House of Delegates adopted several resolutions, including: Adopting the association’s position that dental insurance companies should disclose how they spend patient premium dollars in a ... [continue reading]

The hiring of a new employee, especially one with clinical responsibilities, is an important decision for a dental office. In addition to reviewing an applicant’s employment history and educational background, sometimes employer dentists want to review the candidate’s clinical skills and observe how they will interact with other ... [continue reading]

Earlier this year a small number of Ohio Dental Association members reported receiving what they believed were incorrect payments from a handful of out-of-state Delta Dental plans. The payment amounts were significantly less than what the dentists expected them to be. Those who contacted the ODA happened to be Delta Dental Premier contracted ... [continue reading]

People-watching is always a fun pastime and it gives me something to do as I stroll out from the dental school to the parking garage at the end of the day. The T-shirts sported by the students are certainly interesting. Most of the time, I wonder why someone would want that saying on their back. Occasionally, I see something thought provoking. The ... [continue reading]

Obtain CE credit verification and download handouts for courses attended at the 2017 ODA Annual Session by clicking here. To access CE certificates, click the “proceed to CE dashboard” button shown at the top of the screen. If you would like to access course handouts, links are posted on the account summary page, which is the first ... [continue reading]

The 2017 ODA Annual Session is almost here, and it’s not too late to register. This year’s Annual Session – Together Towards Tomorrow – will be Sept. 14-17 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. There are several ways to register for Annual Session: Online at www.oda.org/events. On-site at Annual Session – but be ... [continue reading]

The ODA's House of Delegates, which is the legislative and the supreme authoritative body of the association, will be meeting on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus in conjunction with the 2017 ODA Annual Session. Nearly 150 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, including two student ... [continue reading]

Dr. George Zarb is the recipient of the 2017 Callahan Memorial Award. Dr. George Zarb has made significant contributions to the field of dentistry thanks to his clinical research on efficacy and effectiveness of osseointegrated dental implants. For his contributions, Zarb will receive the Callahan Memorial Award from the Ohio Dental Association on ... [continue reading]

Dr. Paul Casamassimo is the recipient of the 2017 ODA Distinguished Dentist Award. Dr. Paul Casamassimo is dedicated to his patients, his students and improving access to dental care for people in need. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association Distinguished Dentist Award on Friday, Sept. 15, at the Callahan ... [continue reading]