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Member News
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’ve got your back—Then. Now. Always. Welcome to our newest members! Please reach out to these new members and welcome them into the ODA community.
We are a community where dentists come together to learn, share and be inspired. As a member, you’re a part of something bigger. Please join your colleagues from all 16 Oregon components on September 28th at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual town hall with ADA leaders who will share what the ADA is doing for us. Guest panelists will include:
It all starts with you. Dentists are leaders in health care as well as in their professional communities, and our members are at the center of everything we do. We help you connect with each other, lead within the profession, and explore opportunities to grow, volunteer, and give back. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share your concerns and ask questions of your tripartite leaders! Please join us by registering here. The 2021 ODA House of Delegates will take place virtually on September 25, 2021. Interested in serving as a delegate? Contact your local dental society or register online here. We look forward to "seeing" you there! 
The ADA Dental Experience and Research Exchange, the newly launched oral health clinical data warehouse, is now open to any practice of any size that uses practice management software Open Dental 19.3 or higher. Each participating practice will have access to a customized dashboard which includes reports for specific clinical queries based on the practice’s own data and, when sufficient data is available, benchmarks based on aggregated data from other participating practices. Read more in ADA News. 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. Being a great dentist is more than the art and science of dentistry – every day, dentists are interacting with patients and coworkers, balancing multiple demands on their time and adapting to whatever curveballs their day throws at them. In this ADA Accelerator Series webinar, career coach and best-selling author Ashley Stahl will share how your members can adopt a top performer mindset to tackle your workplace challenges and be an effective leader. They’ll come away with a better understanding of emotional intelligence, the habits of top performers, and the skills and mindset shifts they can employ to take their performance up a notch. Register today! 
Compliance Corner
The Dentists of Oregon Political Action Committee (DOPAC) Board is looking for new volunteers to represent the following ODA components:
From one of the above components and interested in learning more about the position? Review the DOPAC job description or reach out to Jen Lewis-Goff, ODA Government Affairs Director, at jlewis-goff@oregondental.org to learn more. ODA is currently looking for a representative to serve on the Oregon Board of Dentistry's Hygiene Committee. Interested in learning more about the position? Reach out to Jen Lewis-Goff, ODA Government Affairs Director, at jlewis-goff@oregondental.org. The Oregon Board of Denture Technology, overseen by the Health Licensing Office, is recruiting for an open dentist board member position. The time commitment for serving on the Board varies, but typically includes participating in three to four board meetings a year. Currently all meetings are being held via telephone conference call during the declared COVID-19 emergency. For more information, visit the Governors Boards and Commissions and the Board of Denture Technology websites. For questions contact Paige Sims at (503) 373-1915, or paige.s.sims@dhsoha.state.or.us. There is a dental seat opening up on the Value Based Subcommittee of the Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC). For more information about the position and application process, please visit the HERC website here. ODA continues to update the 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. 
ODA Member Perks
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
The 2021 ODA House of Delegates will take place virtually on September 25, 2021. Interested in serving as a delegate? Contact your local dental society or register online here. We look forward to "seeing" you there! Take your skills to the next level with Hands-On Activities at SmileCon™, Oct. 11–13 in Vegas! These courses will give you a chance to roll up your sleeves, dig in, and enhance your knowledge. Learn more about these courses and more by visiting the Course Planner. Register today at SmileCon.org. |
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