The ODA and the ADA have supported dentistry at every stage of the pandemic with guidance and tools to providing PPE gear and advocacy for dentists to have priority access to COVID-19 vaccines. Annual dues should have been paid by Dec. 31, 2020, or through the ODA’s monthly installment payment plans. For your convenience, various payment options are available. We look forward to serving you in 2021! We’ve got your back—Then. Now. Always. Renew today. Click here to renew your membership!

Full Conference registration includes:

• The opportunity to earn up to 90+ hours of continuing education!
• Entry to all ODC special LIVE events:
• General Session on Thursday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m.
• President's Toast & Happy Hour on Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m.
• Virtual Game Night...featuring DENTAL BINGO on Friday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
• Entry to the virtual Solutions Marketplace!
• Access to the virtual 2021 ODC platform through May 15, 2021!

Register HERE today!

As an active member, you know first-hand the value your membership has provided you 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!). 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.

• Peter Bergeson, DDS – Lane County Dental Society
• Coleman Bright, DMD – Clackamas County Dental Society
• Carolyn Choi, DMD – Multnomah Dental Society
• Sameh El-Ebrashi, BDS – Washington County Dental Society
• Michelle Falbo McGowan, DDS – Multnomah Dental Society
• Daryl Fedak, DDS – Lane County Dental Society
• Robert Finkelstein, DMD – Washington County Dental Society
• Jesse Hayden, DMD – Washington Dental Society
• Melinda Judd, DMD – Yamhill County Dental Society
• Mukesh Patel, DDS – Multnomah Dental Society
• Erin Waid, DMD – Multnomah Dental Society

ODA is collecting information from dental providers outside of the tri-counties who still need access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Please complete this form if you still need access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We will share the information with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), who will coordinate with local public health departments to get dental professionals scheduled for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Please note: if you reside in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County, please see below for scheduling options at the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland Airport.

Here are scheduling links and eligible groups for the following locations:

PDX Airport:

• To schedule an appointment, please go to: https://www.ohsu.edu/health/covid-19-vaccines-information-and-appointments
• Priority groups at this location will be:
• Paid and unpaid caregivers (including family members or foster parents) of medically fragile children or adults who live at home.
• Adults and age-eligible children who have a medical condition or disability who receive services at home.
• Age-eligible groups with mobility challenges

Oregon Convention Center - All4Oregon Mass Vaccination Site:

• To schedule an appointment, please go to: https://covidvaccine.oregon.gov/
• Open to the following individuals and groups:
• People in Phase 1A
• Educators in 1B
• 80+ individuals and 75+ individuals on 2/15

Still need your COVID vaccine? We have launched a new page tracking opportunities for you and your teams to access COVID vaccines across the state. ODA continues to explore partnerships with local hospitals and counties for additional vaccine opportunities. The page will continue to be updated as we learn about additional opportunities.

In an effort to help taxpayers find answers to their questions about the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT), the Oregon Department of Revenue’s website has been modified to include updated and improved frequently asked questions. You can view the new FAQs here, and view all CAT resources 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.

The world of online marketing continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This webinar will explain best practices to get your website ranking highly on Google, and generating lots of new patients. Also, Google has a very important deadline coming in March, so you need to make sure your website is compliant or your Google ranking could disappear! Join WEO Media on Thursday, February 25th at 12:00 p.m. for this critical webinar. Learn more and register here.

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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!

Registration for the virtual 2021 Oregon Dental Conference is now OPEN!  Join us April 8-10 and on-demand through May 15! Full Conference registration includes:

The opportunity to earn up to 90+ hours of continuing education!
Entry to all ODC special LIVE events: 
General Session on Thursday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m.
President's Toast & Happy Hour on Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Game Night...featuring DENTAL BINGO on Friday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Entry to the virtual Solutions Marketplace!
Access to the virtual 2021 ODC platform through May 15, 2021!

Register HERE today!

The 2021 ODA House of Delegates will take place virtually on September 25, 2021. Mark your calendars and plan to serve as a delegate for your component society. We look forward to "seeing" you there!