This year has proven that we’re stronger together! Renew your membership online and sign up for dues auto renewal by December 18th, 2020, to be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! We look forward to supporting you and the patients you protect in 2021. Click here to renew your membership! 

Urge Congress to come together and pass a new COVID-relief package, including programs that will benefit dentists. Learn more and take action today!

We are pleased to announce ODA’s white paper, focused on access to dental care in Oregon. Learn more and read the full report here.

Non-members can join for 2021 today at the 2020 rate and receive free membership for the rest of the year.  This offer allows non-members to join membership for 2021 at the 2020 national, state, and local dues rate. This offer is available to non-member dentists whose last membership year was 2019 or earlier. A credit card and commitment to auto-renew is a requirement of this offer. Share this link with those who you think may be interested. Thank you for growing our dental community!

The Oregon Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2021 legislative session in January 2021. Review ODA’s 2021 Legislative Agenda here, and check out our Legislative Action Center for additional updates and ways to get involved throughout session.

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 non-members receive 50% off 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!

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 ODA office will be closed Thursday December 24, 2020–Friday January 1, 2021, in observance of the holidays. We will reopen Monday January 4, 2021. Wishing you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year.

Oregon-OSHA released new COVID-19 infection disease temporary rules which will apply to all employers in Oregon. These rules are significant and will impact your dental office. You can read the full set of rules here, and view additional resources on the new rules on our website here.

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

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.

Patient adherence, practice protection and workflow speed are key benefits to electronic prescribing. Learn more about how iCoreRx can help you make the switch to a more productive way of working. ODA members receive 43% off Endorsed Service, iCoreRx e-Prescribing software. Book a demo at iCoreConnect.com/oregon, or call 888.810.7706.

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.

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!

Join your ODA colleagues and ASDA students virtually for an evening of advocacy! We are excited to share details for this year's virtual dental day. Held in the evening, this year's event will allow you to participate from anywhere in the state without missing time with your patients.

Learn about ODA’s current legislative agenda and how you can reach out to your legislators to educate them on the critical issues impacting dentistry during the 2021 Legislative Session. Hear directly from key legislators and ask them questions. No previous training or experience is required. We will give you all the tools you need to be successful. Learn more and register here.

The Oregon Dental Association’s Annual Meeting Council made the difficult choice to transition our 2021 Oregon Dental Conference to a virtual platform in order to keep all ODC participants safe during this unprecedented time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made now to allow the planning team time to plan an exceptional virtual offering for our members and attendees!

• Here are some exciting things to expect at our 2021 virtual ODC:
• Over 30 speakers offering 40+ courses for the opportunity to earn 90 Hours of CE!
• A virtual Solutions Marketplace for you to interact with your favorite exhibitors and shop everything dental!
• A virtual game night along with other fun networking opportunities!
• Much more to be announced!

Registration will open early January 2021. Please visit our website here to learn more about what to expect and to view a list of our 2021 speakers and generous sponsors! We look forward to having you all join us to virtually Connect, Learn, and Grow!