Category: ODA Today

This spring, organized dentistry in Ohio is working to support the American Dental Association's National Signing Day program at The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University. The ADA’s National Signing Day program aims to increase visibility and awareness of membership in organized dentistry and to encourage new dentists to ... [continue reading]

Over the past few years, Ohio has taken several steps to combat deaths tied to opioid drug overdoses. One of the tools available to dentists is the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS). OARRS collects detailed prescription information that law enforcement entities use to monitor the misuse and diversion of controlled substances. Dentists ... [continue reading]

The ODA has something valuable to offer every dentist in Ohio – from information to advocacy to products and services to community involvement opportunities. Not only will membership in the ODA enrich your practice, it can also save you money. Throughout this issue of the “ODA Today,” look for input from member dentists about the value of ... [continue reading]

David J. Owsiany, JD - ODA Executive Director Recent studies show membership in professional associations across the country is less than it was in the past. The national trends in professional association membership have been in a downward direction for several years. Additionally, we have all witnessed certain professions, including many in ... [continue reading]

The Cincinnati Dental Society and two Ohio Dental Association member dentists recently worked together to identify the body of a missing person and bring peace to her family. “When her father found out he was devastated, but you could also see relief in his face,” said Vicki Nixon, executive director of the Cincinnati Dental ... [continue reading]

Nathan Prueter - OSU College of Dentistry During the 2013 National Dental Student Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., on April 15 and 16, Ohio State’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter was awarded the Ideal Legislative Grassroots Network (LGN) Chapter of the Year. This award honors outstanding achievements by an ASDA chapter in ... [continue reading]

On May 10, the Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry hosted a Street of Dreams for 12 OSU dental students. The Street of Dreams program gives students the opportunity to tour several dental offices in the Columbus area to learn about their options post-graduation. Dr. Beth Loew took the ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association’s website, www.oda.org, recently received national recognition. A keynote speaker at the American Dental Association Conference on Membership Recruitment and Retention, Sarah Sladek, author of the book “The End of Membership as We Know It,” featured the ODA’s website in her speech as an example ... [continue reading]

Keith Kerns, Esq.  - ODA Director of Legal & Legislative Services Membership in organized dentistry provides numerous benefits, from savings on products and services used in dental offices to CE offerings and networking opportunities. However, your membership also offers you access to valuable information on a variety issues, including ... [continue reading]

Christopher A. Moore, MA - ODA Director of Dental Services The Ohio Dental Association has received a number of calls over the past year from ODA member dentists with questions concerning participating provider contracts they have entered into. The questions typically involve whether the contracting insurance company is allowed to administer the ... [continue reading]