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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.
Do you have an associate or colleague who may be interested in joining the ODA? There’s a current campaign which allows qualifying non-members the ability to lock in their 2024 membership at 2023 rates by enrolling in the 12-month auto-renew program. In addition to locking in 2023 rates, the non-member receives complimentary membership for the last quarter of 2023. This is a great way to understand the tangible benefits (wellness, finance, career, and CE) of membership as well as experience the tripartite community by attending local fall events. Use this link to sign-up for membership. Together We Thrive! 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! Let the Oregon Dental Association guide you on your journey in continued excellence and leadership growth. This program provides you with a unique backstage pass to ODA offerings and experiences, while developing and enhancing your leadership and interpersonal skills. Customized to each participant, depending upon area(s) of interest, the Academy guarantees a deeper understanding and growth where it matters most to you! Nominate yourself or a colleague to join our 2024 class! Find out more information, here. ODA members are invited to submit a speaker proposal to participate in the 7th annual ODA Expert Express Lecture Series (OEELS)! Each OEELS lecture is 90 minutes & open to both seasoned speakers and those new to presenting. Submit your proposal here by November 17. 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. Organized Dentistry Leaders Share How More Voices Can Sustain Momentum for Dental Insurance Reforms.
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. 
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. 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. 
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 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 savings from Hertz for ADA Members! Save up to 35% off the base rate when renting Electric Vehicle car classes using your CDP discount code 42371. Want something a bit bigger, well you can! Members can get up to 25% savings plus a free upgrade! Offers are valid now through October 31, 2023. Please follow the Electric Vehicle Offer and Free Upgrade Offer links for more details. 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 2024 Oregon Dental Conference is just around the corner! Join the ODA at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR April 4-6, 2024 for exceptional CE courses, the chance to shop the exhibit hall, and to catch up with your fellow dental professionals! Please check our Oregon Dental Conference website regularly for new developments and updates. http://www.oregondentalconference.org 
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