Category: ODA Today

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2026 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 ... [continue reading]

Applications for the ODA Foundation’s 2026 scholarships and grants are now open. Available scholarship opportunities for 2026 include: Dental Student Scholarship for dental students who are Ohio residents, members of ASDA and who will be D2s, D3s and D4s in fall 2026. Mercer Leadership Scholarship for OSU dental students entering ... [continue reading]

The ODA regularly conducts surveys of our member dentists so we know what you think about the ODA’s programs, events, communications, etc. This helps us meet your needs. For more than 30 years, our member dentists have told us that the ODA’s first priority should be advocacy on behalf of dentistry and oral health. And our members give the ODA ... [continue reading]

While the title of this article is about as broad as could possibly be, please know that I am not attempting to fit numerous courses of legal study into one article in the “ODA Today.” However, in my time with the ODA I have been asked many questions regarding contracts. The intent of this article is to discuss some best practices regarding ... [continue reading]

Since the state of Ohio dramatically increased the reimbursement rates for Medicaid dental services, the Ohio Dental Association has received and continues to field many calls from ODA member dentists interested in learning more about the Medicaid program. It is not surprising that the fee increase has garnered so much attention. Low ... [continue reading]

As oral health professionals, we are committed to delivering care that is grounded in the best available evidence. Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in that commitment. They translate research into actionable recommendations that help clinicians, patients and policymakers make informed decisions, which improve health ... [continue reading]

“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” – Plato It doesn’t take a very deep conversation about the ODA’s advocacy efforts before someone will mention the historic increase in Ohio Medicaid dental reimbursement as well as passage of what we termed (with affection?) the “non-covered ... [continue reading]

I’ll admit it — when the news came through that Winter Storm Fern would be shutting down schools, businesses and much of central Ohio, I felt something I hadn’t experienced in years: pure, childlike excitement. After nearly 40 years in dental practice, I should probably be more measured in my response to weather disruptions. Yet there I was, ... [continue reading]

It has been almost a month since my mother passed from this world. Immediately I️ felt this loss of innocence as my biggest cheerleader and protector was no longer present. Every column I️ would write, she would say on the phone “send it to me.” Every recorded webinar she would insist on having the link so she could send it to her friends. ... [continue reading]

The 2026 ODA Leadership Institute will take place on March 13-14 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. The event will feature ... [continue reading]