Subcouncil on Dentists Concerned for Dentists
The Subcouncil on Dentists Concerned for Dentists, a subcouncil of the Council on Membership Services, assists dentists whose chemical dependency affects their ability to function professionally; and works to identify those areas which impact the dentist’s mental, emotional and/or physical ability to function professionally and to develop a means by which to assist the member in addressing those needs.
Anyone who would like to utilize the services of Dentists Concerned for Dentists or who has questions or concerns may call the ODA at (614) 486-2700 or email dentist@oda.org.
ADA Health and Wellness Resources
Find effective resources for taking care of yourself and your staff on the American Dental Association’s website.
- COVID-19 mental health resources to help you take care of your mental and physical wellness.
- ADA Accelerator series to help you achieve your goals and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Mental health resources including articles, podcasts, guides and handbooks.
- Opioid prescribing information.
- Ergonomics information for dental offices.
Helplines
If you are experiencing severe anxiety or depression, please consider contacting one of these helplines:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text the keyword “4HOPE” to 741 741
- Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services help line: 1-877-275-6364 (to find resources in your community)
