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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]

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]

Mark your calendar for the 2026 ODA Annual Session, taking place Sept. 17-19 in Columbus. This year’s event promises an engaging and forward-thinking experience designed to help you connect, learn and excel. Attendees will have access to dynamic CE courses, hands-on exposure to the latest technologies, valuable networking with industry ... [continue reading]

The “ODA Today” is looking for ODA members who are willing to share why they value their membership in the Ohio Dental Association. If you are interested in submitting a quote to the “ODA Today,” please email jackie@oda.org by May 8 and answer the question: What do you find to be the most valuable or beneficial part of your membership ... [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]

State dental boards around the country are reporting a scam in which callers impersonate board investigators or federal agents and claim a dentist’s license is under investigation for illegal prescribing or drug related offenses. Callers may spoof official phone numbers, reference real agency names, or transfer the dentist to someone posing as ... [continue reading]

Advocacy is one of the most enduring responsibilities we share as dentists. It protects our ability to practice, strengthens the oral health care system, and ensures that the needs of our patients and communities are heard at the Statehouse. For members of the Ohio Dental Association, advocacy isn’t just a benefit of membership — it is a ... [continue reading]

The ODA hosted its annual Leadership Institute on March 13-14 at the Hilton Columbus at Polaris. The event was open to all member dentists, and nearly 200 dentists and dental students attended the 2026 Leadership Institute. In an effort to ensure we are meeting our members’ needs, the ODA regularly surveys its members about events they attend ... [continue reading]

It seems to be that we are in the time of the year where dental suppliers are requesting offices to update their exemption from having a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs license (TDDD). Over the last few months phone calls to the ODA have picked up regarding the TDDD. Due to the significant amount of conversation on this topic, I think it ... [continue reading]

Deciding to join/not join an insurance company’s dental network can be influenced by numerous factors (e.g., the place where the dentist is in their career; whether or not the dentist is an employer, employee or independent contractor; marketplace standing of the dental insurance company; value that the network brings to the dentist; etc.) and ... [continue reading]