Category: Membership Benefits

Survey results show that advocacy is one of the top membership benefits provided by the ODA. Each year, ODA leaders, lobbyists and legal counsel track dozens of bills and numerous regulations that impact the practice of dentistry. Pictured are ODA member dentists and dental students ... [continue reading]

Registration for the ODA Annual Session includes access to up to 14 hours of online CE, free with the cost of registration. Online CE will be available until Dec. 31, 2025. Our free online courses include: Instagram for Dental Pros: From Reels to Results presented by Minal Sampat RDH, BA. Managing Patient Expectations: Creating a ... [continue reading]

ODA membership renewal for 2026 is opening this month. Membership dues are due Jan. 1, 2026 for the 2026 membership year. Watch your inbox and mailbox for your personalized 2026 dues statement. Renew your membership to continue receiving access to all the Ohio Dental Association has to offer. The ODA is here for you - if you have a question, ... [continue reading]

The 2026 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 13-14, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders in their dental practice and their profession. Attendees consistently rank the event as one of the top ... [continue reading]

A rolling application cycle is available for the 2026 ODA Council on Membership Services recruitment and retention grant program for component dental societies. Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis until funds run out. The first deadline for receipt of 2026 recruitment grant applications is Dec. 31, 2025. The 2026 grant program ... [continue reading]

Contact us first! The ODA is the primary resource for Ohio dentists. Most likely, we can answer your question or direct you to the appropriate source. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. We’re available by phone or email to provide personal assistance as a ... [continue reading]

Experience your ODA membership benefits in action when you attend the ODA Annual Session, Sept. 25-27 in Columbus. ODA members receive a discount on registration costs and a discount on the cost of CE courses. Plus, ODA members who have been practicing for 10 years or less will receive a one-time $50 discount on any paid CE course added to ... [continue reading]

The American Dental Association is offering dentists two new mental health resources through Talkspace. Talkspace Go is a self-guided therapy app to support mental well-being that ADA members and dental students can utilize for free. The app provides tools to manage work stress, relationships and overall balance in life. In as little as five ... [continue reading]

Contact us first! The ODA is the primary resource for Ohio dentists. Most likely, we can answer your question or direct you to the appropriate source. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. We’re available by phone or email to provide personal assistance as a ... [continue reading]

This month’s article highlights one of the greatest pleasures and blessings that I have gotten to experience in this leadership role. That is, interacting with those on the front end of this great profession. What appears below is the text of my remarks to the incoming dental and dental hygiene students during the OSU College of Dentistry White ... [continue reading]