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Through your membership renewal, the ODA, ADA, and your local dental society continue to support the dental profession with guidance, tools, education, and advocacy for our members. We continually look for new ways to improve membership value and look forward to serving you in 2021! We’ve got your back—Then. Now. Always.

Challenges with dental insurance can take up valuable time and resources, so the ADA is here to help with their new Dental Insurance Hub. In the hub, you will find the answers you need, helpful tools and products that streamline the process, and an understanding of how the ADA is working on policy reform, locally and nationally.

The pandemic has taken practicing dentists for a roller coaster ride in the last year. Share its impact on your physical and mental health by taking the 2021 Dentist Health and Well-Being Survey. The ADA Council on Dental Practice is conducting this survey to identify health trends, including mental and physical issues, among licensed US dentists. The results will influence future ADA member support offerings for mental and physical wellness. You can find a variety of health resources at ada.org/wellness

   
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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!

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Tom Tucker Humanitarian Award. The Tom Tucker Humanitarian Award is the highest humanitarian and service award for the dentists of Oregon. Award criteria includes:

  • A significant number of years as an ODA member
  • Active in leadership roles within the ODA and their local component society
  • Demonstrated commitment to being an active member in their local communities
  • Demonstrated to their communities and ODA a unique attitude and a willingness to serve
  • Mirror the image of Dr. Tom Tucker with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to serve

Submit your nominations to leadership@oregondental.org by July 1, 2021. A big congratulations to the previous Tom Tucker Humanitarian award recipients: Dr. Weston Heringer, Jr. (2017); Dr. Tom Pollard (2018); Dr. Connie Masuoka (2019); and Dr. Jim Smith (2020). 

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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OHA has compiled COVID-19 vaccine distribution information for each Oregon county. Find information for your county on their 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.

   
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ODA Member Perks

ADA Member Advantage has endorsed the monthly subscription-based fitness service ClassPass, which gives ADA members free access to more than 4,000 hours of on-demand video and audio workouts. ClassPass also includes access to fitness facilities in more than 2,500 cities worldwide, and members will receive a 10% discount on in-person class packages. "The past year has been really tough, and we know dentists are more stressed than ever before," said ADA Member Advantage Chair John Maher. "We hope some of the ClassPass offerings around meditation and yoga can assist in our members managing that extra stress and prioritizing health." To sign up and take advantage of the program, ADA members can visit ADA.org/classpass and enter the code “ADA2021” in the field that requests a company code. 

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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!

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Dental Community News and Events

Join the Dental Foundation of Oregon for the 2021 Chip! for Teeth Golf Tournament at Langdon Farms on Friday, June 11, 2021! Click here to learn more, register for the event, and download a sponsor packet! We can't wait to see you there!

Samaritan Health Services is hosting virtual training "You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention" on June 24, at 1:00pm. ODA member Dr. Patrick Hagerty will be presenting this webinar created specifically for dentists. Learn more and register here.

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!

 
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