Category: News

The U.S. Postal Service offers a free service to help residents and businesses track their incoming mail, which can help to avoid theft of important mail. When you sign up for the service, you will receive an email containing grayscale images of the exterior, address side of incoming letter-sized mailpieces that are arriving soon. According to ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2019 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 they ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has retained 95.65 percent of its 2017 membership, which is down slightly from last year. Moreover, 17 of its 25 local component dental societies have retained 95 percent or more of their 2017 membership. Following is a list of those societies: Eastern Ohio Dental Society (100 percent) Muskingum Valley Dental Society ... [continue reading]

During this election cycle, the Ohio Dental Political Action Committee (ODPAC) was able to continue its success in supporting candidates who care about the oral health of the citizens of Ohio and the dental profession.  Over 90 percent of the candidates supported by ODPAC in the most recent election were victorious.  This tremendous success is ... [continue reading]

When you renew your membership with the Ohio Dental Association, the American Dental Association and your local dental society, we’ve got you covered. From third-party payer issues to regulatory compliance to debt management we have your back. When you have a question, be sure to call organized dentistry first, we probably have an answer. ... [continue reading]

Dr. Katelyn Cody grew up in a low-income family in Toledo. Today, Cody is a general dentist who works at the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, where she serves patients in need. She recently signed a contract with the ODLRP. The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program recently signed contracts with six new dentists who are serving in safety ... [continue reading]

The ODA will host its annual Leadership Institute on Friday, March 15, 2019 and Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Hotel in Columbus. This event is open to all ODA members and is a great way to recharge your batteries. This year’s programming is especially enticing with valuable information on dental practice issues, ... [continue reading]

As a dentist, you understand the importance of prevention. Preventive care helps you avoid future problems and expenses. By renewing your membership in the Ohio Dental Association, you’re investing in the preventive care that you need – for your practice, your patients and your profession. The ODA advocacy team prevents unnecessary ... [continue reading]

Photo by EZ Event Photography, courtesy ADA News. C 2018 American Dental Association Staff of the "ODA Today" caught up with Dr. Joe Crowley immediately following the ADA's recent House of Delegates meeting, where Crowley concluded his term as ADA president. Crowley, who has served in most leadership positions at every level of organized ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements are being mailed out this month. Members will also receive an electronic renewal notice via email directing them to www.oda.org/renew to pay their dues. Members who indicated on their 2018 renewal statement that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail ... [continue reading]