Category: Events

At the 2026 ODA Day at the Statehouse, about 80 dentists and residents and 45 dental students met with their state senators and representatives on May ... [continue reading]

Hygienists in Ohio are now permitted to use lasers once they have successfully completed a course on the use of lasers and passed written and clinical competency exams. The 2024 ODA House of Delegates adopted a policy on laser usage by dental hygienists and directed the ODA Executive Committee to take appropriate actions to implement the ... [continue reading]

Are you struggling to find and retain the right dental team members? Welcome to the struggle of the century. It can feel like you’re stuck in a constant cycle of hiring, training, and replacing staff. And that cycle can quickly go from frustrating to costly – especially with the growing need for dental professionals across the ... [continue reading]

Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) rules related to permits that dentists are required to ... [continue reading]

This year’s ODA Annual Session is Sept. 17-19 in Columbus at the ... [continue reading]

This year’s Annual Session is Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. ODA Annual Session is full of CE hours for every member of the dental team, vendors in our expansive Exhibit Hall and fun events that you won’t want to miss! Annual Session will feature 44 CE courses. 150+ vendors. 30 expert speakers. 6 special events. 3,000+ dental ... [continue reading]

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]

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]

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]

The ODA hosted its annual Leadership Institute on March 13-14 at the Hilton Columbus at Polaris. The event was open to all member dentists, and nearly 200 dentists and dental students attended the 2026 Leadership Institute. In an effort to ensure we are meeting our members’ needs, the ODA regularly surveys its members about events they attend ... [continue reading]