The 2019 Oregon Dental Conference was held April 4-6 at the Oregon Convention Center. Your feedback matters! If you attended the 2019 ODC, please complete this 3-Minute Survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Log in to the 2019 Online CE Verification System to enter course completion codes, complete course evaluations, and print a certificate as proof of attendance. The CE system is only guaranteed to be available until July 6, 2019. Check out these photos captured by the ODA Mobile Photo booth! 

The ODA recently launched our brand new member benefit—ODA Member Connection. This new, members-only, private Facebook group, is designed to connect members throughout the state and provide you with a platform to share and collaborate. Join the conversation here!

The Oregon Legislature convened in January, and ODA is working alongside our partners advancing oral health initiatives for all Oregonians. Check out ODA's new Legislative Action Center to see our legislative agenda, priority bills, and updates throughout session!

• Thank you to the 146 dentists and students who have written to their legislator on ODA's bill, SB 826, paving the way for the OSCE test in Oregon. Your action makes a difference!
• Did you know that the ODA has been tracking and working over 125 bills this session? Read a full legislative session update from ODA's contract lobbyist, George Okulitch, here!

With increasing professional and personal demands, the overall well-being of dentists in the Oregon community is more important than ever. Historically, the ODA Dentist Health & Well-being Committee focused primarily on substance abuse support. The ODA is working to relaunch and expand the scope of the Wellness Program, supporting stress management, practice issues, debt, family obligations, loss, etc. The goal is to have a comprehensive network of peers and resources to support dentists at all levels of their career, including dental students. Lend your expertise, experience, and support by signing up as a Wellness Ambassador. Learn more about what this opportunity entails here.

All dentists who hold an active DEA license must register with the Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). If you have not already registered, please access the registration portal here.

The Board of Dentistry approved rule changes at their August 24, 2018, meeting. Please click here to see the changes, that went into effect January 1, 2019.

The Chip! for Teeth Golf Tournament is an energizing way to raise critical funding to help improve the oral health of Oregon’s children. Proceeds go to support the DFO and programs like the Tooth Taxi. Register today!

The 2019 ODA House of Delegates will be held Saturday, September 28 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland. Mark your calendars and plan to serve as a delegate!