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The 2020 ODA Expert Express Lecture Series (OEELS) continues through November offering five, one-hour webinars.

These webinars are a la carte, so you can pick and choose which ones you’d like to attend – or you can register for the entire series! Each webinar will be presented live and will be available on-demand for 30 days following the live session for those who cannot attend live. Registration is required for all live and on-demand sessions.

Only those who register and attend the live webinar (or watch the on-demand offering and complete the post quiz) will receive a CE Certificate for the completed webinar. Registration is $15.00 per webinar. All members of the dental team are invited to register! Learn more and register here!

As an active member, you know first-hand the value your membership has provided you in 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis. Member-Get-A-Member is the ideal opportunity to share your success by encouraging your nonmember colleagues to join. You will be rewarded with a $100 Visa gift card for each new, active member you recruit (up to five members or $500 in gift cards!). Plus, right now all nonmembers receive 50% of dues (excludes 2019 members). Please see Campaign Rules for full details. Just tell the dentists you recruit to include your name on their applications. Then visit the recruiter's form to tell us who you recruited by entering your name and ADA number, and the name of the potential member. We’re stronger together!

Created specifically with the New Dentist in mind, the Oregon Dental Association and the ODA’s New Dentist Council are excited to present an opportunity to connect with peers and bring calm to your life this Fall! This series consists of three classes- join for all or for one depending on what your schedule allows. Each class is unique and will help you to de-stress. Participants of all levels are welcome, and registration is free. Please click here for the series schedule and class descriptions.

Let the Oregon Dental Association guide you on your journey in continued excellence and leadership growth. Apply today to be part of the 2021 Leadership Academy! This program provides you with a unique backstage pass to ODA offerings and experiences, while developing and enhancing your leadership and interpersonal skills. Customized to each participant, depending upon your area(s) of interest, the Academy guarantees a deeper understanding and growth where it matters most to you! Apply or nominate a colleague today! Applications/Nominations are due by December 4, 2020.

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

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.

   
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Compliance Corner

Join the ODA for a complimentary webinar on Friday, November 6, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, "Being a Medicaid Provider in an Era of Accountability."  We encourage all members to attend and participate in this webinar lecture.

 

All ODA members and their teams are invited to attend. This webinar will be recorded and made available for reference following the live stream. CE credit is only available for participants who attended the live course offering. Learn more and register here!

The Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) recently hosted trainings to provide information to business taxpayers and tax professionals about the administrative rules for Oregon’s new Corporate Activity Tax (CAT). Materials from these trainings, including Q&A from attendees and the training powerpoint presentation will be posted to the DOR website here.

ODA has created a PPE Resources page on our website. Click here for updates on PPE, including a potential vendor list provided by Business Oregon, fit-testing resources, and clarity on guidelines.

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.

ODA Member Perks

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.

Invest in your practice – spend an evening with industry experts learning about new technologies, opportunities to expand through real estate, as well as new financing possibilities that make the investments more affordable than ever. Learn more about this free webinar and register here.

Catch up on the latest COVID-19 webinars and on-demand video learning opportunities on your own schedule. From managing your practice during this crisis to caring for your staff or your own mental health, new events are added regularly. See all digital events here. Many CE opportunities are free of charge to members.

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!

Dental Community News and Events

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. 

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!

 
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