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Apr 2 2026
Day at the Statehouse, the Ohio Dental Association’s most important grassroots advocacy event, will be May 20 in Columbus. Day at the ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
The 2026 ODA Leadership Institute provided attendees an opportunity to build their leadership skills while receiving updates on issues important to dentistry in Ohio and connecting with colleagues from ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
Earlier this General Assembly, two bills that would have a negative impact on community water fluoridation were introduced at the Ohio Statehouse. House Bill 182 was introduced by Rep. Levi Dean and would ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water across the state. House Bill 272 was introduced by Reps. Justin Pizzulli and Monica ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
You asked, we listened! The ODA is excited to announce our new Instagram page! Follow OhioDentalAssoc for updates on everything you need to know from the ODA at ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
Dental malpractice claims can be emotionally and financially draining. Implementing strategies to avoid them in advance can help dentists protect their practice and better care for their patients. Dental care is an essential healthcare service. As a dentist, you play an important role in your patients’ well-being. However, the responsibility ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
Dentists who are new graduates, former ASDA members and current ODA members may be eligible to have their first year of malpractice insurance coverage prepaid by the ODA. Through this program, the ODA provides new graduates with their first year of malpractice coverage through MedPro at no cost to them (subject to underwriting guidelines). ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
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]
Apr 2 2026
Mark your calendar for the 2026 ODA Annual Session, taking place Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. This year’s event promises an engaging and forward-thinking experience designed to help you connect, learn and excel. Attendees will have access to dynamic CE courses, hands-on exposure to the latest technologies, valuable networking with industry ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
The “ODA Today” is looking for ODA members who are willing to share why they value their membership in the Ohio Dental Association. If you are interested in submitting a quote to the “ODA Today,” please email jackie@oda.org by May 8 and answer the question: What do you find to be the most valuable or beneficial part of your membership ... [continue reading]
Apr 2 2026
The ODA Foundation is excited to announce that our raffle is going digital! You can pay online, by check or cash, and you will receive your digital raffle tickets via email. The annual ODA Foundation raffle is one of the primary sources of funding for oral health-related grants and scholarships. Raffle tickets are $100 each, three for $250 or six ... [continue reading]
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