Author: Jackie Crowe

The American Dental Association Board of Trustees met March 6–8 to review the Association’s financial progress, governance initiatives, membership strategies and operational priorities. The Board selected Nader A. Nadershahi, DDS, MBA, EdD, as the next executive director of the ADA, effective March 23. The Board also expressed its sincere ... [continue reading]

The stories we tell ourselves about dentistry — and the people who embody them — always shape our future.  How do we choose our heroes in an age of noise? Walk into any dental office and you’ll see them: the framed diplomas, the photographs of mentors, perhaps a quote from a pioneer in the field or a renowned motivational speaker. These ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kara Morris set me up for this column with her warning about the inevitability of artificial intelligence in our lives in the January-February issue of “ODA Today!”1 (Well, I think it was her … but as she says, you never know these days!) The larger challenge for us in our care of patients in today’s health world is filtering fact ... [continue reading]

Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be May 20 in Columbus. Day at the ... [continue reading]

Dr. Spencer Tepe, a general dentist in Athens, passed away tragically on Dec. 30, ... [continue reading]

The 2026 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event took place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Give Kids A Smile kickoff at Ohio State was an incredible event — full of excited kids, engaged dental students and a shared commitment to making a difference,” said ODA President Dr. Kyle Bogan. “We’re ... [continue reading]

Peer review offers a non-threatening opportunity for dentists and patients to resolve disputes when they cannot do so on their own, and it is a productive alternative to the court system or any other process. When cases are submitted to the local dental society for peer review, volunteer dentists use mediation and, if appropriate, arbitration ... [continue reading]

OhioDDS is the only Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) endorsed by the ODA Services Corporation (ODASC). Designed specifically for Ohio dentists, OhioDDS helps you and your team save on the products and services that matter most to your practice, and it’s available exclusively to ODA members as a benefit of membership. With OhioDDS and our ... [continue reading]

Mark your calendar for the 2026 ODA Annual Session, taking place Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. “We have wonderful speakers, we have nice programs, you’ll get to see all of your ... [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.  ... [continue reading]