Join us on Wednesday April 22, from 10:00am-3:00pm for a live webinar to earn 4 hours of CE credit toward your Medical Emergencies Oregon Board of Dentistry licensure renewal. Learn more and register online here.

In our next round of advocacy work, we plan to use data and your unique stories to tell a narrative and illustrate the direct impact of COVID-19 to the profession. Tell us about the economic impact to your business and the impact to your team. Are you an employee dentist that was laid off? Are you a public health dentist that is seeing an increase in patient cases? Are you an oral surgeon performing emergency procedures keeping patients out of the emergency department? How many patients are not receiving needed oral health services because it is not urgent? How much PPE (and its related cost) did you donate to the state? Tell us YOUR story. ODA will package these stories together and deliver a unified message about the impact felt on dentistry. Email your story to COVID19@oregondental.org.

We know that patients are presenting at the emergency department or are not seeking care because they are uncertain who is open and able to provide care during this crisis. We also know that should this pandemic get worse, Oregon dentists can play a critical role in providing care to Oregonians. Are you equipped to see emergency cases? Are you interested in helping in your local community? Sign up today to be on our Emergency Provider Registry. By completing the sign up form, you allow the ODA to share the information provided with local public health departments, emergency departments, and other partners trying to find care access points. 

The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) launched an ongoing biweekly poll to track how dentists nationwide are handling the COVID-19 pandemic. The data collected is critical to informing ADA's response to the pandemic, and they are looking for additional dentists to participate. Sign up online here. 

We’re living through a time of uncertainty, and it’s normal to feel stressed and anxious. We have many challenges that lie ahead, and if you feel the need to reach out to someone, we are here and you are not alone. The ODA's Wellness Program offers a robust network of compassionate Wellness Ambassadors, armed with resources to help support ​colleagues. The wellness program is open to all members, non-members, and dental students. If you need help or know of someone that needs help, please request support. Find ODA website wellness resources, here. 

The 2021 Oregon Dental Conference will be held at the Oregon Convention Center on April 8-10, 2021!  With the unforeseen cancellation of the 2020 ODC, we are excited to share that we have successfully rescheduled many of the speakers to present at our 2021 event! In addition, the Solutions Marketplace will continue to offer a unique opportunity to connect with dental partners and support all your shopping needs. We look forward to a successful conference next year and cannot wait to see you there! Need CE before 2021? Keep an eye out for some exciting virtual learning opportunities currently being developed and coming your way this summer/fall!

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. The Member Pulse Network is 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.

ODA has created a COVID-19 Resources page on our website. Click here to access resources from ODA, ADA, OHA, CDC, and more.

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.

In an effort to keep members informed during these uncertain times, ODA launched the COVID-19 Hot Topics webinar series in April. These webinars are designed to answer your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it impacts you, your practice, and your patients. Access all the COVID-19 Hot Topics Webinar recordings online here.

As part of its ongoing efforts to support dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ADA is offering members two free e-books a week. Through today, April 21, ADA is providing access to “ADA Guidelines for Practice Success Managing the Dental Team” and “Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office” (includes 4 streaming videos and 3 CEs). To access the free e-books visit the e-bookshelf at ebook.ada.org and log in with your username and password.

ODA Member Connection, a 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 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!

Save the date to join your ODA colleagues in a day of advocacy at the state capitol educating yourself, legislators, and their staff on critical issues impacting dentistry.