Author: Suhani Patel

As I sit down to write this, my final ODA Today President’s Message, I’m struck by how quickly the time passed and how much more work there is to be done. I am also struck and wearied by the seemingly unending assault from all directions on the profession we all love. Every day we are confronted with new regulations, government mandates, ... [continue reading]

The ODA’s House of Delegates, which is the supreme authoritative body of the association, will be meeting on September 30, 2021 and October 1, 2021 in Columbus. Nearly 150 delegates from across the state representing all 25 component dental societies, including two student delegates representing the Case Western Reserve University School of ... [continue reading]

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected each of our members in a variety of ways. The ODA and organized dentistry has responded with support for our members and their offices in unprecedented fashion. Not only has it affected the ability to practice and serve our patients, it has affected the personal well-being and health of many dentists, staff and ... [continue reading]

Dr. Mark Bronson has been involved in organized dentistry throughout his career. In recognition of his efforts he will receive the 2021 Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists hosted an event for new dentists and their families at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on July 17. This was the first in-person event the ODA was ... [continue reading]

The 2021 ODA Annual Session is Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year’s event features 132 in-person and 33 virtual CE credit ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association 2021 Annual Session will be a hybrid meeting this year with an in-person meeting in Columbus, Ohio from Sept. 30-Oct. 2, and a virtual component available from Sept. 30-Dec. 31. Attend in-person AND take advantage of up to 33 hours of virtual CE courses, free with registration! The 2021 ODA Annual Session will ... [continue reading]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings. The update removes the recommendation that dental personnel should avoid aerosol-generating procedures for all patients. The guidance now states that dentists should avoid aerosol-generating procedures in a typical dental operatory ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has been supporting member dentists and dental practices through public education radio campaigns targeted to consumers around the state since 2012. The ODA’s most recent radio and digital advertising campaign educates patients about scheduling a back-to-school dental appointment. The ad is currently running on ONN ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association recently released a new COVID-19 resource for dental offices, “Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19.” The document is available free to members as a benefit of membership and provides updated information for dentists to consider as they assess COVID-19 workplace hazards and make decisions that are best ... [continue reading]