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At the recent 2019 House of Delegates meeting, Barry Taylor, DMD, took office as the 127th President of the Oregon Dental Association. The following individuals were elected by the House to serve on the Board of Trustees and Leadership Development Committee:
Check out a complete 2019 House of Delegates recap in the upcoming October/November issue of Membership Matters. Let the Oregon Dental Association guide you on your journey in continued excellence and leadership growth. Apply today to be part of the 2020 Leadership Academy! 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 the indicated area of interest, the Academy guarantees a deeper understanding and growth where it matters most to you! Apply or nominate a colleague today! Applications/Nominations are due by December 6, 2019. Join the Annual Meeting Council for the annual Speaker Host Dinner and Training. Attendees will learn and review the responsibilities and benefits of hosting, and have the opportunity to select which speaker(s) they would like to host.
Can't attend in person? No problem—you can join the meeting remotely. Reach out to Margy Simco with any questions, and look for an email soon with registration details! Accelerate your path to practice ownership by attending the Bank of America Dental Business Academy 2019. We’re excited to announce that this National program will be held at A-dec in Newberg this year, right in the heart of Oregon wine country. Use the ODA members-only promo code “2019DBABofA” and save $100 on your registration. To learn more or register, visit www.a-dec.com/CE. The registration deadline is October 24, 2019. With increasing professional and personal demands, the overall well-being of dentists in the Oregon community is more important than ever. The ODA's Wellness Program offers a robust network of compassionate Wellness Ambassadors armed with resources to help support colleagues dealing with wellness issues, including, but not limited to: stress management, practice issues, debt, fraud, family obligations, illness, injury, depression, loss, grief, and addiction. Wellness Ambassadors are available to assist dentists at all levels of their career, including dental students. Learn more about serving as a Wellness Ambassador or request support here. The ODA recently launched our brand new member benefit—ODA Member Connection. This new, 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! Compliance Corner
ODA is seeking your and your team's input on experiences with third-party insurers. The information gathered here may be used to inform future ODA policy and potential legislative/regulatory actions. All information will be kept confidential. We appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts, examples, and concerns with us so that we ensure ODA tackles the issues of most importance to you and your patients. Feel free to have your staff help with this survey. Please reach out with any additional questions or comments at insurance@oregondental.org. Take the survey now! 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. Dental Community News and Events
Save the Date! The 2020 Oregon Dental Conference® is the 128th Annual Session of the Oregon Dental Association (ODA) and marks the association's 23rd year at the Oregon Convention Center. The conference is the concurrent meeting of the ODA, the Oregon Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OSOMS), the Oregon State Association of Endodontists (OSAE), the Oregon Society of Periodontists (OSP), the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry (OAGD), the Oregon Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (OAPD), the Oregon Dental Assistants Association (ODAA), the Oregon Dental Executives' Association (ODEA), the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA), and the Oregon Association of Dental Laboratories (OADL). |
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