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You make the smiles – we provide the support. Renew your membership online and sign up for dues auto renewal by today, to be entered to win a $250 Amazon gift card! We look forward to supporting you and the patients you protect in 2020.

The ADA Quarter Dues Campaign offers many non-member dentists the opportunity for a complimentary membership. The complimentary membership from October-December allows the new member to take advantage of all the educational, advocacy, and networking opportunities that tripartite members enjoy year-round. Reach out to the ODA to see if your colleague qualifies for this special one-time opportunity. Contact Melissa Juenger, Membership Specialist, at 503-218-2010 ext 2010.

The ODA is composed of a diverse membership and is always working to ensure the association’s efforts and direction are reflective of the collective needs of its members. Introducing the Member Pulse Network, a micro-volunteer opportunity with the goal of engaging a diverse group of members for key feedback on important issues and topics throughout the year. Learn more about this unique opportunity and sign up to join the conversation today! Please note that sign up requires members to log in, as this is an exclusive opportunity for ODA members.

   
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Join the Annual Meeting Council for the annual Speaker Host Dinner and Training. Attendees will learn and review the responsibilities and benefits of hosting, and have the opportunity to select which speaker(s) they would like to host.

  • Date: Thursday January 9, 2020
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: ODA Building (8699 SW Sun Place, Wilsonville, Oregon, 97070)

Complete this form to register by January 3, 2020. Can't attend in person? No problem—you can join the meeting remotely. Reach out to Margy Simco with any questions.

With increasing professional and personal demands, the overall well-being of dentists in the Oregon community is more important than ever. The ODA's Wellness Program offers a robust network of compassionate Wellness Ambassadors armed with resources to help support ​colleagues dealing with wellness issues, including, but not limited to: stress management, practice issues, debt, fraud, family obligations, illness, injury, depression, loss, grief, and addiction. Wellness Ambassadors are available to assist dentists at all levels of their career, including dental students. Learn more about serving as a Wellness Ambassador or request support here.

The ODA office will be closed Monday, December 23, 2019 – Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of the holidays.  We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 7:30 am.  Wishing you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year.

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Compliance Corner

The Oregon Health Authority has released proposed rules on dental pilot projects that are inconsistent with the authorizing statute that ODA representatives negotiated in good faith. The rules will affect all pilot projects (mid-level provider demonstration projects) here in Oregon. These projects will likely lead the way for future legislation in the state. It is critical that we ensure any test on a new mid-level provider model is done in a way to increase access to care, not simply test out an economic model. As proposed, the rules fall short.  Take action now by contacting OHA on these rules.

At their October 25, 2019, meeting, the Oregon Board of Dentistry approved rules changes that will go into effect January 1, 2020. Visit their website here to view the full changes.

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.

   
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ODA Member Perks

Interested in fewer administrative hassles and more savings? OnPay’s top-rated payroll keeps you out of the back office so you can spend more time with your patients (or just enjoying your free time). Sign up now to get everything OnPay does FREE for the rest of 2019!

Take advantage of Lenovo’s Special Gold Pricing Sale, exclusively for ADA members, with savings up to 55% on select Think PCs that will wow them, now through December 23rd.  Hurry, offers valid while supplies last. Visit www.lenovo.com/us/en/ada to learn more.

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!

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Dental Community News and Events

Save the Date! The 2020 Oregon Dental Conference® is the 128th Annual Session of the Oregon Dental Association (ODA) and marks the association's ​23rd year at the Oregon Convention Center. The conference is the concurrent meeting of the ODA, the Oregon Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OSOMS), the Oregon State Association of Endodontists (OSAE), the Oregon Society of Periodontists (OSP), the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry (OAGD), the Oregon Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (OAPD), the Oregon Dental Assistants Association (ODAA), the Oregon Dental Executives' Association (ODEA), the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA), ​and the Oregon Association of Dental Laboratories (OADL). Preview Programs will be mailed and online registration will open in early January 2020.

The 2020 ODA House of Delegates will take place September 26, 2020, at the Riverhouse in Bend.  Mark your calendars and plan to serve as a delegate for your component society. We look forward to seeing you there!

 
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