Develop leadership skills for your practice, for your community, for your profession.

Attend the 2024 ODA Leadership Institute on March 22-23, 2024 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel, 8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH. The event will feature keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, breakout sessions and opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship.

The Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders for their practice, for their community and for their profession. More than 200 ODA members attend this yearly event which is FREE for all ODA members, dental students, and dental residents.

Online registration is closed. Please contact Amy Szmania with any questions.

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The ODA Leadership Institute is sponsored by Superior Dental Care.

Agenda

Registration
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presented By:

Dr. Manish Chopra, ODA President
Achieving Professional and Financial Success in Dentistry 
(1 CE Credit)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presented By:

Brandon Collier

Brandon Collier has worked with thousands of dentists over his career and understands the common traits that lead to success. His keynote presentation will draw on that experience to share the strategies that enhance dentists’ ability to achieve their potential both professionally and personally.

CE Info

Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Breakout Sessions: Round 1
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM

To DSO or Not to DSO

Speaker: Brandon Collier

Brandon Collier will draw upon his more than two decades of representing dentists as a lawyer and practice management consultant in discussing the pros and cons of affiliating with dental service organizations.

CE Info

Update on Legal and Regulatory Risk Management in the Dental Office
Panelists: Eric Richmond, Esq. and David Owsiany, J.D.

This panel, which has more than 30 combined years working at the ODA on dental risk management issues, will discuss today’s most pressing legal and regulatory issues facing Ohio dentists and share strategies for compliance.

CE Info

Incorporating Medicaid Patients into Your Dental Practice
Panelists: Dr. Jacinto Beard, Dr. Jane Grover and Mr. Chris Moore
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bronson

In light of recent reforms to the Ohio dental Medicaid program, including significant increases in reimbursements, many Ohio dentists are considering accepting new or additional Medicaid patients into their practices. This panel of Medicaid experts will provide tips and strategies for adding Medicaid patients into your patient base in an efficient and effective manner.

CE Info

2024 General Election Preview
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presented By:

Keith Faber

The 2024 election is shaping up to be an interesting one with the presidential race at the top of the ticket. There will also be several interesting legislative races with all of the following offices being contested in 2024: all 15 of Ohio’s U.S. House of Representative’s seats, one of Ohio’s two U.S. Senate seats, all 99 of the Ohio House of Representatives seats, and 16 of Ohio’s 33 Senate seats. Ohio Auditor Keith Faber will provide an overview of his responsibilities as the state’s chief compliance officer and give insights into the presidential election and legislative races and how this year’s elections will impact Ohio.

Breakout Sessions: Round 2
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

To DSO or Not to DSO

Speaker: Brandon Collier

Brandon Collier will draw upon his more than two decades of representing dentists as a lawyer and practice management consultant in discussing the pros and cons of affiliating with dental service organizations.

CE Info

Update on Legal and Regulatory Risk Management in the Dental Office
Panelists: Eric Richmond, Esq. and David Owsiany, J.D.

This panel, which has more than 30 combined years working at the ODA on dental risk management issues, will discuss today’s most pressing legal and regulatory issues facing Ohio dentists and share strategies for compliance.

CE Info

Incorporating Medicaid Patients into Your Dental Practice
Panelists: Dr. Jacinto Beard, Dr. Jane Grover and Mr. Chris Moore
Moderator: Dr. Mark Bronson

In light of recent reforms to the Ohio dental Medicaid program, including significant increases in reimbursements, many Ohio dentists are considering accepting new or additional Medicaid patients into their practices. This panel of Medicaid experts will provide tips and strategies for adding Medicaid patients into your patient base in an efficient and effective manner.

CE Info

Update on Dental Legislation at the Ohio Statehouse
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Presented By:

Bob Blazer, ODA lobbyist
Adam Hewit, ODA lobbyist
Eric Richmond
Eric Richmond, Esq.
Dave Owsiany
David Owsiany, JD

Our member dentist surveys regularly show that dentists are very interested in legislative advocacy because they know that government actions can significantly impact the dental delivery system, their practices, their businesses, and their jobs.  This panel of government affairs specialists has more than 50 years of advocacy experience.  They will share the latest updates on legislation and regulations that are impacting on dental care, Medicaid, dental insurance, and small business issues.

Reception hosted by Superior Dental Care
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Social Event for New Dentists, Dental Residents and Dental Students
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists invites new dentists who are in practice 10 years or less, dental residents and dental students to a social event on Friday evening after the Leadership Institute reception. More details, including the location for this social event, are available upon registration.

Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Awards Presentation
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Presented By:

Dr. Manish Chopra, ODA President
ADA Update
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Presented By:

Dr. Chad Leighty, ADA Seventh District Trustee

As the Seventh District Trustee for the American Dental Association, Dr. Leighty will discuss how the ADA is advancing its mission to help dentists succeed and advance oral health, including discussing the ADA’s recent actions related to strategic forecasting, advocacy at the national level, and many other issues.

ODA Town Hall and Q&A
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Presented By:

Dr. Manish Chopra
Dr. Manish Chopra, ODA President
Executive Committee
Dr. Hal Jeter, President-elect
Dr. Kyle Bogan
Dr. Kyle Bogan, Vice President
Executive Committee
Dr. Lori Fitzgerald, Immediate Past President
Dr. Roderick Adams, Jr., Secretary
Dr. Rob Mazzola, Treasurer
Executive Committee
Dr. Kelly Roth, Speaker of the House

The ODA Executive Committee, made up of the elected officers of the association, will provide updates on the current state of dentistry in Ohio and discuss priorities including workforce and dental insurance issues. Executive Committee members will also answer attendees’ questions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the latest trends in dentistry in Ohio
  • Get the latest information on what the ODA is doing to address issues related to workforce, dental insurance and dental education
Life is an Adventure: A Story of Perseverance and Inspiration (1 CE Credit)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presented By:

Dr. Brett Kessler, ADA President-elect

Dr. Brett Kessler is a Colorado dentist who is currently the President-elect of the American Dental Association. He is also a catalyst, a seeker, a writer, a leader, a mentor and an adventurer. He is an avid endurance athlete, having participated in a multitude of events across the country, including two finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. The genesis of his inspired life came as a result of his recovery from substance use disorder – a fact from which he never shies away. His life changed for the better when he decided that the path he was on did not agree with his preferred future. When he found recovery, he set out to live his best life and do his part to make this world a better place for all. Dr. Kessler views it as a gift to be able to share his experiences, successes and even failures. His story has inspired many to improve their own lives and work to make the world a better place.

CE INFO

Adjournment
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Continuing Education Courses

The ODA is an ADA CERP provider and is recognized by the Ohio State Dental Board as a permanent sponsor of CE. Click here to learn more. Attendees can earn up to 4 CE credits.

Achieving Professional and Financial Success in Dentistry (1 CE Credit)

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To DSO or Not to DSO (1 CE Credit)

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Update on Legal and Regulatory Risk Management in the Dental Office (1 CE Credit)

COURSE DESCRIPTION & SPEAKERS

Incorporating Medicaid Patients into Your Dental Practice (1 CE Credit)

COURSE DESCRIPTION & SPEAKERS

Life is an Adventure: A Story of Perseverance and Inspiration (1 CE Credit)

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Accommodations

Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel

The ODA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH. The deadline to reserve a room in the ODA’s hotel block and receive a discount is February 28. For more details on the hotel block and to reserve a room, click here.

Have Additional Questions?

Contact us! Call us at (800) 282-1526 or email amy@oda.org.