Category: Membership Benefits

Increasing the number of dental assistants and hygienists in the workforce is a top priority for the Ohio Dental Association. One of the workforce resources available to ODA members is a webpage about recruiting and retaining dental staff members. This webpage is part of the ODA’s efforts to address staffing shortages faced by ... [continue reading]

Early in my career, when I was an associate dentist, I made the decision to get involved in organized dentistry. It was not a grand plan. It was an invitation, a yes, and a willingness to show up. That single decision shaped the trajectory of my career. I think about that often when I meet young dentists across Ohio. They tell me they are ... [continue reading]

The ODA staff regularly works to ensure member dentists remain in compliance with Ohio’s dental laws and regulations. In fact, we get calls on a daily basis from member dentists asking about their specific situations. We have heard it all. How can I terminate a patient from my practice without abandoning him or her? Can my dental ... [continue reading]

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]

The ODA Council on Membership Services has awarded all available funds for the 2026 ODA Component Dental Society Recruitment Grants. The council awarded the following activities a 2026 grant: Cincinnati Dental Society, “Navigating the legislative process, using your voice to protect our profession!” Greater Cleveland Dental Society, ... [continue reading]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]