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Next May, I, along with the best damn dental class to ever step on a rheostat in Postle Hall, will have completed 10 years of service to patients and the profession. We will be handsomely rewarded with the distinguished title of Artists Formerly Known as “New” Dentists, just like the legendary Prince. If only… in a perfect world. No, ... [continue reading]

ODA members met with Ohio Speaker of the House Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) at this year’s Day at the Statehouse, where attendees spoke to their legislators about supporting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact. The legislation has passed the Senate and is now up for ... [continue reading]

The 2023 ODA Annual Session will feature two presentations facilitated by The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, where attendees will have the opportunity to ... [continue reading]

Dr. Michael Thomas has been heavily involved in the Stark County Dental Society and organized dentistry throughout his career. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jeffrey Yoest has shown a commitment to serving others throughout his career as a dentist. In recognition of his efforts, he will receive the Ohio Dental Association ... [continue reading]

This year’s ODA Annual Session will feature an event to help member dentists, dental residents and dental students who are looking for a job connect with dentists who are preparing for a practice transition or looking to expand their practice. Career Connections is a free event hosted by the ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists and will take place ... [continue reading]

Register now for the 2023 ODA Annual Session to receive an early bird discount! Registration fees increase after Aug. 4. After that time, you can continue to log in to your account and add courses to your registration. This year’s Annual Session is Sept. 21-23 in Columbus and will take place at the NEW Hilton Tower connected to the Greater ... [continue reading]

Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we are at the conclusion of the 2022 policy year (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023), BWC will ... [continue reading]

The 2024 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 22-23, 2024 at the Hilton Columbus Polaris Hotel. Leadership Institute is the ODA’s award-winning program developed to help all ODA members become more successful and effective leaders in their dental practice and their profession. Attendees consistently rank the event as one of the top ... [continue reading]

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 for $500. This year’s first place prize is winner’s choice of a Vacation of a Lifetime through LuxGive or $10,000 cash prize. The second place prize is 2023 tripartite ... [continue reading]