Category: ODA Today

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]

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]

As the ODA Services Corp. chair and a proud ODA member, I want to make sure that all dentists know about the discounts and savings available to ODA members through our endorsed products and services. The ODA Services Corp. Board thoroughly researches, evaluates, and tests products and services that may benefit dentists before granting an ... [continue reading]

Shawnee State University received a grant from the ODA Foundation in 2025 to purchase Charlie Manikin Simulators to expand and enhance 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]

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]

The Ohio Dental Association Jobs & Ads Board makes it easy to find and post job listings and other advertisements. Dentists looking for an associateship position, to buy a practice, to purchase equipment, or rent space can find listings on our Jobs & Ads Board. To view our Jobs & Ads Board, visit www.oda.org/jobs-ads/. Ads are ... [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]

In this month’s column I wanted to take a closer look into one of the regulatory compliance areas that we receive questions on at the ODA. By being a member of the Ohio Dental Association you have access to regulatory compliance guidance through communication with ODA staff and the “Ohio Dentist Advisor,” our regulatory compliance guide. For ... [continue reading]