Ohio Dental Association (ODA)

Description

Informing…Representing…Serving…the public and the dental profession in Ohio, the Ohio Dental Association represents more than 5,500 dentists statewide. We help Ohio dentists as they help improve the oral health of all Ohioans.
Dedicated to oral health, the ODA represents the interests of Ohio dentists and their patients on legislative, regulatory, and third party payer issues. A not-for-profit association, the ODA is a leader in providing professional information and education to dentists and the dental team.
The ODA is the state's only complete resource of dental health and practice information for members and the media. The ODA does not handle consumer dental complaints or licensure of dentists; such actions are under the jurisdiction of the Ohio State Dental Board.
Membership in the ODA is a tripartite, meaning that members belong to their local component society, the ODA, and the American Dental Association. The ODA is a constituent society of the American Dental Association.

Member benefits

Information
Career and Practice
Encompassing issues facing the profession of dentistry, practice trends, legalities and more.
Public Service
The public service department addresses oral health issues, trends and areas of concern through programs that benefit membership and Ohio consumers.
Representation
Advocacy
Each year, ODA leaders, lobbyists and legal counsel track dozens of bills and numerous regulations that impact dentistry and how dentists practices.
Services
Approximately 80 percent of all practicing dentists in Ohio are members of the ODA. This strong membership base allows the ODA Services Corporation to negotiate discounts on services, products and programs for the home and office.
Insurance
Workers Comp. (BWC Group Rating)
Financing
Office Management
Continuing Education
Helping dentists and auxiliaries grow in their profession, providing information and actual courses of study as required by state licensure - or on their own personal behalf. The ODA's Annual Session is a yearly venue for professional development, offering continuing education programs, the newest technology and dental practice products, stimulating speakers, special events and more.