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Member News
Welcome to our newest members! Please reach out to these new members and welcome them into the ODA community.
The 2023 Legislative Session concluded with a big win for ODA members. Developed by ODA members, HB 3008 requires dental plans to obtain a provider’s consent before selling or leasing out provider panels, along with advance approval to receive reimbursement payments via electronic credit cards rather than checks. Insurers are also required to communicate about payment processing fees associated with these electronic reimbursements. For one ODA member, third-party credit card processing fees have added up to $11,000 a year. Read all about this bill, ODA’s workforce package, and others that ODA worked, tracked and advocated on this year in our End of Session Report. ODA is seeking applicants for a variety of open positions across the organization. You can find position descriptions and steps needed to apply here. Each month, the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) takes the pulse of the dental profession with a monthly poll of U.S. dentists to measure the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to gather dentists’ opinions on other current and emerging issues impacting their practices. Less than 10 minutes a month could make a difference in the dental industry. Join the panel today! 
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. Catch up on the latest ADA webinars and on-demand video learning opportunities on your own schedule. From managing your practice 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. 
Compliance Corner
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory regarding dental waterlines because of recent outbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria. In addition to the recommendations listed in the CDC HAN notification, Oregon health care providers and clinical laboratories are required by law to report all cases and test results indicative of and specific for extrapulmonary NTM within one working day to their local public health authority. Section 1263 of the spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress in December 2022 requires prescribers of controlled substances to complete eight hours of one-time training on safe controlled substance prescribing to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The statutory language was taken from a separate bill called the Medication Access and Training Expansion Act (or MATE Act). Here are questions and answers to assist dentists in complying with continuing education requirements for DEA registration. 
ODA Member Perks
The ODA is excited for a new partnership with Columbia Bank Healthcare Banking. CB Healthcare Banking has been a longtime supporter of the ODA, Oregon Dental Conference, and many of our components. Columbia Bank Healthcare Banking is the largest Dental lender in the Northwest. Their teams service over 2,500 dentists and approximately 70% of the regional dental practices. CB Healthcare Banking is solely focused on the healthcare industry. Their team brings expertise, service and most importantly a banking partner to every relationship. CB’s Healthcare service model is based on direct client engagement, no call centers or 1-800 numbers. Lastly, the merger with Umpqua Bank has brought to bear the highest levels of technology available in today’s banking community, which allows them to bring the very best possible products and services to our clients. We look forward to working with CB Healthcare Banking. Make patient care data work for you with the ADA Dental Experience and Research Exchange (DERE)™. After your practice enrolls in DERE, you’ll get access to reports designed to help you analyze trends at your practice. When you use DERE to better understand patterns and treatment outcomes at your practice, you can harness data to help you discover ways to improve patient outcomes. DERE is free to use. Enroll now. With so many career options in dentistry, how do dental students and dentists find their fit? Introducing…the new career path quiz in the ADA Member App. The new career path quiz takes about five minutes to complete and provides members with their top career recommendations based on their interests and aspirations. Learn more at ADA.org/App or search “ADA Member App” in the App Store or Google Play to download now. This week on “Dental Sound Bites,” join Dr. Diana Dill Ed.D. as she conducts role playing regarding a peer support approach with co-host Dr. Effie Loannidou and also answers important questions from co-host, and DWAC volunteer, Dr. ArNelle Wright. 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 2023 ODA House of Delegates will be held on September 23rd and will be 100% virtual. Register here today and represent your local component society as a delegate! Are you a new delegate or looking for a refresher? You can join us for a virtual New Delegate Orientation on the evening of September 12th. Register here. Our first Regional Event was so successful we are doing it again! Join us on the coast for CE, social activities, and fun at Driftwood Shores in Florence, Oregon. Visit our website for the event schedule, registration (coming soon), speaker information, and sponsors! We are offering an Early Bird rate if you register before October 1. Register today for SmileCon®, Oct. 5–7 in Orlando and get ready for some SERIOUS FUN! Come hear keynote speaker Constance Wu—star of Crazy Rich Asians and Fresh Off the Boat, find your way out of the Oral Pathology Escape Room, take CE and more. Save up to $100 with Early Bird Discounts until June 23. 
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