We need your voice and perspective to influence what’s next for dentistry! Annual dues should have been paid by December 31, 2021, or through the ODA’s monthly installment payment plans. For your convenience, various payment options are available.  We look forward to serving you in 2022! It’s a new day for dentistry and there’s a place for you in it! Click here to renew your membership! 

Registration for the 2022 Oregon Dental Conference is open! This year’s conference is hybrid, which means you will be able to register for the in-person portion or the virtual portion of the conference. Full conference, in-person registration includes all virtual courses, so you don’t need to register for both.

Additionally, as of March 12, 2022, the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is no longer requiring onsite attendees to be verified for COVID-19 vaccinations or bring negative COVID-19 tests to attend the conference. The OCC is also no longer requiring conference attendees to wear masks in the building. You may continue to wear a mask depending on your own personal preference. The Oregon Dental Association will continue to follow venue and local health authority’s guidelines.

Learn more and register today at www.oregondentalconference.org.

Welcome to our newest members! Please reach out to these new members and welcome them into the ODA community.

• Martin Burbano, DMD – Washington County Dental Society
• Laurissa Champion, DMD – Central Oregon Dental Society
• Kristi Coulombe, DMD – Marion & Polk Dental Society
• Phat Ly, DMD – Multnomah Dental Society
• Neeka Nasrolahi, DMD – Clackamas Dental Society
• Sita Ping, DMD – Central Oregon Dental Society
• Andrew Ringle, DDS – Southwestern Oregon Dental Society
• Ryan H Shurtz, DDS – Multnomah Dental Society
• Hien Tran, DDS – Lane County Dental Society
• Tyler Wright, DMD – Rogue Valley Dental Society
• Douglas Young, DDS, EdD,MBA, MS – Marion & Polk Dental Society

Who doesn’t love swag and snacks? Dentists who graduated dental school between 2018-2021 are invited to receive a new dentist swag box filled with exclusive TDIC and ODA swag plus fun conference snacks. Sign up here.

*Must be signed up to attend 2022 ODC either in person or virtually and be a current ODA member.

Stop by the Oregon Dental Association Membership booth in Pre-Function A to pick up the latest member benefit information and fun swag. ODA staff and local society leadership look forward to chatting with existing members and non-members to learn how we can better serve our members and the dental community. You will have the chance to play fun games and enter a drawing for complimentary registration to the 2023 ODC. We look forward to re-connecting with you!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to Reconnect with your dental community at the 2022 Oregon Dental Conference! Not only do you receive a discount for being an ODA member, there will be a New Dentist course on Thursday, April 7 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and a first-time New dentist social on Friday, April 8 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. All the information on 2022 ODC New Dentist offerings and links for registration can be found here. We can’t wait to reconnect with you at the conference!

This grant program offered by the ODA offers financial assistance to component societies to support acquisition, retention, and conversion at meetings and events. Each component may submit one application and is eligible to receive up to $500. Activities that target one or more of the following segments will be priority: early career dentists (0-5), new dentists (0-10), non-members, members pending or members who have not renewed within the last year. All activities must be completed prior to December 1, 2022, and a final report with receipts is required to be submitted by December 15, 2022. For any questions about the program, please contact Melissa Juenger mjuenger@oregondental.org.

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. 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 removal of the state’s indoor mask requirement will not impact current rules for healthcare settings. Masks for all individuals in healthcare settings, including dental offices, will still be required. Review OHA’s FAQ for Healthcare Settings here.

Oregon’s HPV Dental Taskforce has created a new toolkit including patient brochures, provider factsheets and more. Access all the materials on Google Drive 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.

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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!

Sheela Raja, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Tuesday, April 19 | Noon – 1 p.m. CT | 1 CE credit

Oral health care providers have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last two years, providers have found innovative ways to prioritize patient safety and infection prevention, and weather financial setbacks. In this interactive webinar, focused on helping dentists in all career phases, participants will learn ten evidence-based resilience strategies to support their mental health and wellness. These techniques can support individuals, and can be utilized in all practice environments and educational settings in times of uncertainty and prolonged stress. Learn more and register here.