Oklahoma Dental Association (OKDA)

Description

The purpose of this Association shall be:
to promote public health and health services in the State of Oklahoma,
to advance the art and science of dentistry,
to represent the interest of the members of the dental profession and the public which it serves, and
to foster an awareness of the obligations and responsibilities of the dental profession to society.
In the discharge of this purpose the Association shall maintain the status of a chartered constituent society of the American Dental Association and shall be represented in the House of Delegates of the American Dental Association as provided by the Constitution and Bylaws of that Association.

Member benefits

Mediation Review
Mediate conflicts between you and your patients
Help keep disagreements from escalating into costly legal situations
Placement Services
Cross reference of dentists, dental hygienists and assistants seeking employment
Dentists looking for an associate or staff
Annual “Coming & Going” lunch for dental students and ODA members
Relief and Recovery Fund
Provides financial aid due to hardship to dentists, your dependents or spouse
Professional assistance and counseling to ODA members, staffs and families
Treatment for substance abuse and depression
Legal Services
The ADA offers a third-party provider contract analysis service at no cost to you
CONTINUING EDUCATION YOU CAN COUNT ON.
The Oklahoma Dental Association Annual Meeting offers an average of 55 hours of CE credit from nationally-renowned speakers, enhances your networking opportunities and exposes you to the latest dental technology, equipment and materials
As an ODA member, you pay a reduced meeting registration fee
Your Local Dental Society and Study Groups offer CE at most meetings
ODA-sponsored education programs are ADA CERP approved
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YOU NEED.
The ODA and the ADA thoroughly research and ultimately endorse a number of products and services to meet your professional and personal needs. These companies offer special ODA member-only pricing and service. To see a complete list of ODA-endorsed companies and services please click HERE.
INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST.
ODA Journal
The Journal of the American Dental Association
ADA News
Legislative reports
ODA electronic updates
Membership Directory
ODA website www.okda.org
ADA website www.ADA.org
PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST IN THE CARE OF YOUR PATIENTS.
Children’s Dental Health Month
Give Kids A Smile
Informational brochures on various oral health care topics
Children’s Oral Health Coalition membership