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The ODA Subcouncil on New Dentists recently hosted two events for new dentists, dental residents and dental students at Topgolf. Attendees had a chance to hear from a panel of dentists as they reflected upon their journey from dental school to now. They also enjoyed dinner, drinks and golf, plus earned one hour of CE at these free events. Nearly ... [continue reading]

The 2026 ODA Leadership Institute is scheduled for March 13-14, 2026 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]

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 are due Jan. 1, 2026, for the 2026 membership year. Renew ... [continue reading]

A call for nominations is now extended for general dentist board member positions on the Ohio State Dental Board. The Ohio Dental Association has the opportunity to recommend nominees to the governor of Ohio for possible dentist board member openings on the Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB), which may be vacant in April 2026. The board member ... [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 they ... [continue reading]

Contact us first! The ODA is the primary resource for Ohio dentists. Most likely, we can answer your question or direct you to the appropriate source. Our staff members are experts in answering questions about insurance issues, regulatory compliance, legal issues and more. We’re available by phone or email to provide personal assistance as a ... [continue reading]

The Ohio Dental Association Jobs & Ads Board makes it easy to find and post job listings and other advertisements. Dentists looking for an associateship position, to buy a practice, to purchase equipment, or rent space can find listings on our Jobs & Ads Board. To view our Jobs & Ads Board, visit www.oda.org/jobs-ads/. Ads are ... [continue reading]

As we enter the holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the many things I’m grateful for — and at the top of that list is the Ohio Dental Association. Now, with a little more than two months under my belt as your ODA president, my appreciation for this organization has only continued to grow. I’ve seen firsthand the incredible work our ... [continue reading]

Every few years, the ODA does an in-depth membership survey that asks all ODA members to provide feedback on our programs, events, publications, etc. The members are also asked to rate what they value most about their membership in the ODA. In the most recent membership survey from 2023, the ODA’s efforts in “providing members with ... [continue reading]

In membership surveys over the past 20 years, including the most recent membership survey, one of the most important membership benefits has been and continues to be advocacy for the profession. Advocacy is always at the forefront of conversations regarding the ODA and our members. Over the past few years, the advocacy of the association has ... [continue reading]