Category: ODA Today

If there is one part of owning a practice that continues to give me massive anxiety, it is the Personnel Policy Manual. HR 101 would suggest that every business that has employees must have a manual and it should not only be reviewed frequently for compliance with state and federal regulations, but also be nimble to roll with the changing needs of ... [continue reading]

I’m a dental student at Ohio State University and am passionate about organized dentistry and public health dentistry. I was raised in Morgan County, Ohio, and plan to return to Southeast Ohio as soon as I graduate. Working with underserved populations is the key driving force in my passion for dentistry. In rural counties where public health ... [continue reading]

Judy Kay Mausolf, a speaker, author, and dental culture specialist, will be presenting her last major speaking engagement on her farewell tour before retirement at the 2025 ODA Annual ... [continue reading]

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted an event for new dentists, dental students and dental residents at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. “We look ... [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]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking judges for Table Clinic presentations at the 2025 ODA Annual Session. Table Clinics, which are informal, interactive presentations that last up to 15 minutes, are presented by dentists, dental students, dental staff and dental residents each year during Annual Session. Judges are made up of a panel of ... [continue reading]

OhioDDS is the Ohio Dental Association’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). A GPO is a buying group that leverages collective purchasing power to negotiate discounted pricing. In order to take advantage of OhioDDS discounted pricing, all you need to do is sign up. There is no fee or obligation to make a purchase – OhioDDS is a free perk ... [continue reading]

Dr. Matthew Messina is committed to advancing the dental profession through his leadership in organized dentistry and dedication to educating the next ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kari Cunningham has been involved in organized dentistry throughout her career and is dedicated to mentoring younger dentists and improving access to care. In recognition of her ... [continue reading]

The Remote Area Medical (RAM) event held in Columbus was a collaborative effort between the Columbus Dental Society and The Ohio State ... [continue reading]