Author: Jackie Crowe

Dr. Tom Paumier, a past president of the Ohio Dental Association and a general dentist from Canton, won a historic election for ... [continue reading]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a national health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, health care providers and ... [continue reading]

Huntington Practice Finance is proud to be the exclusive endorsed partner of the ODA Services Corp. for practice finance solutions. Our mission is simple: help dental professionals achieve their goals — whether starting, growing, or transitioning a practice — through tailored financial strategies and exceptional service. Engage Early for the ... [continue reading]

Save the date for the 2026 ODA Annual Session, which will be Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. The 2026 ODA Annual Session will offer many opportunities for attendees to connect, learn and excel, including CE courses, new technology, exhibitor networking and special events. Registration will launch this spring. Click here for more ... [continue reading]

ODA members can download and print office resources from the ODA’s website for free. Dental care providers who choose not to accept as payment an amount set by a dental insurance company for dental care services that are not covered dental services are required to post special disclosure language in their office. The ODA has created a ... [continue reading]

The ODA Services Corp. team would welcome the opportunity to attend and sponsor upcoming local dental society meetings. The ODA Services Corp. team can provide a brief educational presentation highlighting the value of ODA, ODA Services Corp. and OhioDDS programs designed to support members and their practices. Topics can include: The ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation’s 2026 scholarships and grants are opening this month. Available scholarship opportunities for 2026 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in fall 2026. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2026, for the 2026 membership year. Renew ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association has released the CDT 2026, which took effect Jan. 1, 2026. The new CDT 2026 is the HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The CDT 2026 features 31 new codes, 14 revisions, and covers saliva testing, prosthetics, implant maintenance, photobiomodulation, anesthesia, and more. The ADA offers several CDT coding ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2026 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those ... [continue reading]