Category: ODA Today

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

The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program recently signed contracts with eight new dentists who are serving in safety net dental clinics across Ohio. “Receiving loan repayment through the ODLRP has been incredibly inspiring and affirming,” said Dr. Ngan Le, a general dentist at AxessPointe Community Health Centers in Akron. “It reinforces ... [continue reading]

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

Membership plans are no longer a “nice to have.” For many growing practices, they are a core part of the business model. And yet, there’s a clear difference between offices that simply offer a plan and those that truly succeed with one. The difference isn’t luck because it’s all about being intentional with strategy. Here’s what ... [continue reading]

Poster Sessions (formerly known as Table Clinics), which are informal, interactive presentations that last up to 15 minutes, are presented by dentists, dental students, dental staff auxiliaries and dental residents each year during Annual Session. Poster Sessions will be held Friday, ... [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]

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 application deadline for the ODA Foundation’s 2026 scholarships and grants is approaching. 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 ... [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]

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]