Category: Governance

The Ohio Dental Association House of Delegates passed multiple key measures during its annual meeting on Sept. 17 and 18, held alongside the 2026 ODA Annual Session in Columbus. As the policymaking body of the organization, the House voted on several governance, leadership and advocacy resolutions while receiving updates from national and state ... [continue reading]

Dr. Hal Jeter, ODA past president, installs the 2026-27 ODA Executive Committee. From left: ODA Secretary Dr. David Vorherr, ODA Vice President Dr. Rob Mazzola, ODA President Dr. Brett Pelok, ODA President-Elect Dr. Najia Usman, ODA Immediate Past President Dr. Kyle Bogan, ODA Speaker ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brett Pelok began his term as Ohio Dental Association president at the ODA House of Delegates in September. In this Q&A with “ODA Today,” Pelok looks forward to his term. What are some of the issues you expect the Ohio Dental Association to face during your presidency? Dentistry is entering a period of significant change ­– ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s House of Delegates will meet in Columbus at the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel on Sept. 17–18 in conjunction with the 2026 ODA Annual Session. The House of Delegates is the governing and policy-making body of the ODA. Delegates meet each year at the ODA Annual Session to consider and vote on a series of ... [continue reading]

Well, here we are. This is my last column as your president, and I’ll admit I’ve started it more times than I’d like to count. It turns out that summing up a year like this one in a few hundred words is harder than any crown prep I’ve ever done. So rather than trying to be profound, let me just be honest with you about what this year ... [continue reading]

Every council seat, every committee chair, every officer position in the Ohio Dental Association is filled by someone. I know that sounds obvious. But stop and think about it for a second — behind every one of those seats is a story about how somebody found their way there. And I’ve been wondering lately whether we’re doing enough to make ... [continue reading]

As your ADA trustee, I wanted to share a few highlights from our June Board meeting and provide an update on the work being done to support our members. The Board welcomed Dr. Nader Nadershahi in his first Board meeting as ADA executive director. Dr. Nadershahi emphasized the importance of strengthening our ADA’s foundation through a culture ... [continue reading]

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]

As oral health professionals, we are committed to delivering care that is grounded in the best available evidence. Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in that commitment. They translate research into actionable recommendations that help clinicians, patients and policymakers make informed decisions, which improve health ... [continue reading]

Leadership has become one of those words we hear everywhere, often attached to promises of quick fixes or secret formulas. A simple Google search for “How do I become a better leader” brings up an endless stream of courses and books, each claiming to hold the key. As someone who has spent years as an unofficial student of leadership, I’ve ... [continue reading]