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The Ohio Dental Association recently created a free online opioid CE course to help dentists meet a new dental board requirement. The Ohio State Dental Board is now requiring all dentists to complete two hours of continuing education on opioid prescribing and related issues. The rule requires two hours of CE for each of the next two ... [continue reading]

The ODA is offering a free online course to meet new opioid CE requirement. The ODA has created a free online CE course exclusively available to ODA members to help them meet a new requirement from the Ohio State Dental Board. The rule requires two hours of opioid CE for each of the next two bienniums in order for dentists to renew their license ... [continue reading]

Paul Smith, a storytelling expert, will present a keynote presentation and breakout session at ODA Leadership Institute. The 2020 ODA Leadership Institute – What’s your story? – will highlight the power of storytelling. The event will take place March 27-28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ... [continue reading]

In 2018, the ODA Foundation created the Annual Circles of Impact to recognize generous donors who joined with the Foundation to make an even greater impact on oral health in Ohio.  The ODA Foundation Circles of Impact recognizes donors at the Champion ($85-$169), Humanitarian ($170-$499), Philanthropist ($500-$999) and Altruist ($1,000+) ... [continue reading]

The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently held a Give Kids A Smile event in its new dental clinic. The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recently opened its new dental clinic and Health Education Campus. The new $67 million dental clinic is a three-story, 132,000 square foot facility that has ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment for dentists who practice in designated shortage areas, treat Medicaid patients and provide care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The 2020 application period for the ODLRP is now open and the deadline to apply is Feb. 15. The goal of the ODLRP is to attract dentists to ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is made up of 5,000+ members driving dentistry forward. Launched a group purchasing organization to help dentists save money. OhioDDS allows ODA members to join together and leverage purchasing power to receive discounts on supplies, equipment and services. Created a regulatory compliance guide for ODA ... [continue reading]

The ODA will host its annual Leadership Institute on Friday, March 27, and the morning of Saturday, March 28 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. This award-winning leadership development program is open to all ODA member dentists. It is designed to enhance dentists’ leadership skills for use in any setting, whether in dental practice, ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association has retained 95.03% of its 2018 membership, which is down slightly from last year. Moreover, 18 of its 25 local component dental societies have retained 95% or more of their 2018 membership. Following is a list of those societies: Tuscarawas County Dental Society (100.00%) Northeastern Ohio Dental Society ... [continue reading]

The Delta Dental Foundation recently announced a $2 million commitment to fund The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Ambulatory Surgery Center, a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the art facility, to serve and meet the needs of residents throughout the state of Ohio. “As Ohio’s only state-supported dental school, our college is ... [continue reading]