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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!

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.

Speakers:

Morning CE (2 hours): Real World Tips for Management of Challenging Patient Encounters - Caroline Zeller, DDS

Understand how trauma, PTSD, and anxiety show up in a dental setting, and learn de-escalation techniques to help keep your patients and dental team safe. 

Afternoon CE (3 hours): Dancing in the Rain: Thriving in Changing Times - Lou Radja

Dancing in the Rain is a great opportunity for us to come together, hold space and unpack proven strategies to help us turn adversity into advantage; fill our own cup through self-care, be there in our impactful care for our patients and teams who need us even more, and thrive!

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Your membership is an investment in your success, our profession, and public health. This investment also fuels our efforts in legislative advocacy, helps you elevate your skills, and assists you in cultivating invaluable connections to broaden your network and engage with our community. Discover how your member benefits can propel your life and career forward; check out the ADA brand new member value sheets, available for you to download and learn more here.

Dentists regularly rate dental insurance issues among the most important concerns facing the profession today. The good news: Many reform measures that improve how patients and dentists experience and use dental insurance have passed in recent years, and these reforms shift the balance of power from insurance companies back to the dental office — which, in turn, strengthens doctor-patient relationships. Read more here.

The 2023 Legislative Session concluded with a big win for ODA members. Developed by ODA members, HB 3008, which was signed by the Governor in August and goes into effect January 1, 2024, 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.

   
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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.

Class of 2023 dental school graduates get two years of free unlimited CE courses through ADA CE Online. Encourage recent graduates you know to Level Up their membership from students to dentists and keep honing their skills with cutting-edge CE. Contact ddouglas@oregondental.org to level up your membership.

September is national suicide prevention awareness month. After a Suicide: A Guide for Dental Workplaces was developed in 2023 by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the American Dental Association (ADA). This resource reflects learnings in responding to a suicide death for professional dental settings.

Make licensure renewal less stressful. Conveniently store all your CE transcripts in one spot with the ADA Member App! This exclusive member perk was designed with input from members like you who asked for a better way to track your CE progress. Stop filing hard copies today. Keep your CE and credentials handy in the app! Learn more at ADA.org/App or search “ADA Member App” in the App Store or Google Play to download now.

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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.

   
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ODA Member Perks

The Columbia Healthcare Banking team members have been actively involved with study groups, dental students, many of the dental societies throughout Oregon, and supported ODA and DFO events and activities for more than 15 years. They understand the opportunities and challenges our practicing members face and have the expertise and experience to provide guidance whether you have a single location or multiple offices. As the largest dental practice lender in the Pacific Northwest, we are pleased to formalize our partnership and endorse their practice financing solutions. Learn more about Columbia Bank Healthcare here.

Fall is upon us, and it’s time to get outside and explore the beauty of Oregon! We're excited to partner with Columbia Sportswear to bring you this ODA members only experience and invite you and up to 4 guests to shop the Columbia Employee Store September 8, 2023 - October 1, 2023.* The Columbia Sportswear Employee Store offers 40-50% off retail prices and features all the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear). Please see the email sent on 9/7/23 for your member pass and additional details. *This offer is for store access only and does not allow for online shopping. Member Pass, Valid Photo ID and ADA Card required for entry.

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

Save on registration fees for SmileCon® 2023 before they increase Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. CT. The ADA’s annual meeting, Oct. 5 through 7 in Orlando, is your chance to strengthen your connection to dentistry and the people who power it. Meet industry leaders and influencers, Play with your dental pals, family, and friends, and learn from top dental educators alongside your peers.

   
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