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Aug 14 2025
Dr. Matthew Messina is committed to advancing the dental profession through his leadership in organized dentistry and dedication to educating the next ... [continue reading]
Aug 14 2025
Dr. Kari Cunningham has been involved in organized dentistry throughout her career and is dedicated to mentoring younger dentists and improving access to care. In recognition of her ... [continue reading]
Aug 14 2025
The Remote Area Medical (RAM) event held in Columbus was a collaborative effort between the Columbus Dental Society and The Ohio State ... [continue reading]
Jul 11 2025
Dr. Khurram Khan has dedicated time and resources to providing care to people in need who were born with facial differences both in his community and abroad. In ... [continue reading]
Mar 5 2025
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2025 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]
Jan 21 2025
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2025 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]
Dec 17 2024
The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2025 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]
Oct 10 2024
Dr. Ron Occhionero has been a leader in organized dentistry, a visionary for dental education and an innovator leading the charge in the ... [continue reading]
Sep 4 2024
Dr. Kevin Laing has been involved at all levels of organized dentistry throughout his career. For his efforts, he will receive the 2024 Ohio Dental ... [continue reading]
Sep 4 2024
In dentistry, we so often honor the titans – those who excel in their craft, become published, seek advanced certifications or partnerships, or reach the highest accolades – those who “do the most” so to say. As we should honor them! But we would be remiss to consider these features or achievements as representative of all ODA dentists. ... [continue reading]
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