Category: Press Releases

Dr. William Giannobile has dedicated his career to periodontal research, clinical practice and educating the next generation of dentists. In recognition of his efforts, he ... [continue reading]

Dr. Jacinto Beard has been dedicated to providing care and advocating for patients served by Medicaid throughout much of his career. In recognition of his efforts, he received the ... [continue reading]

The OHIO Project has been improving access to care and providing educational opportunities for dental students for over 20 years. The program received the 2026 Ohio Dental Association ... [continue reading]

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University College of Dentistry will partner with the Ohio Dental Association on Saturday, January 31, to host the 2026 Give Kids A Smile Ohio kickoff event. Give Kids A Smile is a collaborative initiative of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association and other state and component dental ... [continue reading]

Dr. Tom Paumier, a general dentist in Canton, was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association on Oct. 27. "Dr. Tom Paumier has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout his many years of involvement in organized dentistry including as president of the Ohio Dental Association,” said ODA Executive Director David ... [continue reading]

Dr. David Vorherr of Cincinnati was installed as secretary of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as secretary, Vorherr will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Vorherr is a general dentist in practice in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Najia Usman of Medina was installed as vice president of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as vice president, Usman will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Usman is an endodontist in private ... [continue reading]

Dr. Kelly Roth of Canton was installed as speaker of the House of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In her role as speaker of the House, Roth will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Roth is a general dentist in ... [continue reading]

Dr. Brett Pelok of Toledo was installed as president-elect of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as president-elect, Pelok will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Pelok is a general dentist in private ... [continue reading]

Dr. Rob Mazzola of Miamisburg was installed as treasurer of the Ohio Dental Association on Sept. 26 during the ODA’s House of Delegates meeting. In his role as treasurer, Mazzola will serve on the ODA’s Executive Committee overseeing the management of the association throughout the next year. Mazzola is a general dentist in practice in ... [continue reading]