Category: ODA Today

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]

Dr. Spencer Tepe, a general dentist in Athens, passed away tragically on Dec. 30, ... [continue reading]

The 2026 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event took place at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry on Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Give Kids A Smile kickoff at Ohio State was an incredible event — full of excited kids, engaged dental students and a shared commitment to making a difference,” said ODA President Dr. Kyle Bogan. “We’re ... [continue reading]

Peer review offers a non-threatening opportunity for dentists and patients to resolve disputes when they cannot do so on their own, and it is a productive alternative to the court system or any other process. When cases are submitted to the local dental society for peer review, volunteer dentists use mediation and, if appropriate, arbitration ... [continue reading]

OhioDDS is the only Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) endorsed by the ODA Services Corporation (ODASC). Designed specifically for Ohio dentists, OhioDDS helps you and your team save on the products and services that matter most to your practice, and it’s available exclusively to ODA members as a benefit of membership. With OhioDDS and our ... [continue reading]

Mark your calendar for the 2026 ODA Annual Session, taking place Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. “We have wonderful speakers, we have nice programs, you’ll get to see all of your ... [continue reading]

Membership dues statements and electronic renewal notices were recently sent out to ODA members. Members who indicated previously that they prefer to receive membership communications electronically will not receive a paper statement in the mail and will only receive e-notifications. Dues were due Jan. 1, 2026, for the 2026 membership year.  ... [continue reading]

Please be aware that there is a ring of impostors pretending to be employed by the Ohio State Dental Board who are trying to scam dentists out of money. They are calling from what appears to be the Dental Board’s phone lines. Dentists have recently reported that the scammer states that he is working in conjunction with the FBI concerning ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association is seeking nominations for its 2026 Awards of Excellence program. The ODA’s Awards of Excellence program recognizes those who offer distinguished service to dentistry and improve oral health care by offering treatment, outreach or education. Members and local dental societies are encouraged to nominate those ... [continue reading]

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]