ODA Journal: Spring 2026

Spring 2026 | Vol. 117, No. 1

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CONTENTS Spring 2026 | Vol. 117, No. 1

EDITORIAL 6

Raising the Standard: What AGD PACE Approval Means for ODA and You

STATE ASSOCIATION

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Editorial: Raising the Standard

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ODA Calendar

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Welcome New Members

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In Memoriam

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Officer and Council Nominations

38 Annual Meeting Event Registration Information 31 2025 Smile Member Contributors 33 2025 Pride Member Contributors 35 2025 Relief & Disaster Grant Program Contributors 37 2025 Oklahoma Dental Foundation Contributors

THE OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (ISSN 0164-9442) is the official publication of the Oklahoma Dental Association and is published quarterly by the Oklahoma Dental Association, 317 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, Phone: (405) 848-8873; (800) 876-8890.

Fax: (405) 848-8875. Email: information@ okda.org.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 317 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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NATIONAL ADA NEWS 1 6 Dental Market Reforms in Advance of

CEO Hearings

1 7 Bring Hope Home

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Legislative Event Photos

1 2 Legislative Update by Lynn Means 1 5 DENPAC Members

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COVER STORY 1 9 2025 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Contributors

Subscriptions: Rates for non-members are $56. Single copy rate is $18, payable in advance.

2 1 Compassion, Care and 15 Years of Service: Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Celebrates Milestone Event in Enid

Reprints: of the Journal are available by contacting the ODA at (405) 848-8873, (800) 876-8890, editor@okda.org.

Opinions and statements expressed in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Oklahoma Dental Association. Neither the Editors nor the Oklahoma Dental Association are in any way responsible for the articles or views published in the OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL.

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17 Guest Column: Bring Hope Home - Support Veterans Though Dentistry by Danielle Gallegos 27 Practice Management: Three System Resets to Strengthen Your Practice by Melissa French

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ODA JOURNAL STAFF EDITOR Mary Hamburg, DDS, MS ASSOCIATE EDITOR Roberta A. Wright, DMD, MDSc, FACP EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Philip Morton, DDS, PhD Stacy Sigler, RDH Roy L. Stevens, DDS

CALENDAR See more online at OKDA.ORG/CALENDAR March 27 ODA TMD and Sleep Apnea Course The Lume Events Center OKC 9:00am - 4:00pm Register online at okda.org/events

ODA OFFICERS 2025-2026 PRESIDENT Twana Duncan, DDS president@okda.org PRESIDENT-ELECT Nicole Nellis, DDS presidentelect@okda.org VICE PRESIDENT Colin Eliot, DDS, MS vicepresident@okda.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Sydney Rogers, DDS treasurer@okda.org SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Matthew Bridges, DDS speaker@okda.org IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Daryn Lu, DDS pastpresident@okda.org

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR F. Lynn Means DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE & FINANCE Shelly Frantz DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Ansley Jinkins DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jill Johnson DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & EDUCATION Ramsey Tarrant OFFICE & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Katie Douglas

April Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 17 Council on Governmental Affairs Meeting 9:00am April 17 DENPAC Board of Trustees Meeting 11:00am

April 5-11 National Dental Hygienist Week

April 17 Council on Membership Meeting 12:00pm

April 10 ODA Medicaid Task Force Meeting 1:30pm

April 17 ODA Board of Trustees Meeting 1:30pm

April 11-15 National Oral Health Conference OKC

April 17 ODA Annual Meeting Registration Deadline

April 14 Annual Meeting Planning Committee 3:30pm April 14 Oklahoma County Dental Society Board Meeting ODA Office 6:00pm

Register online at odaannualmeeting.org

May 13 National Receptionist Day May 13 Root Canal Day

May 1-2 ODA Annual Meeting Embassy Suites Conference Center Norman May 29 Robie Herman Memorial Golf Tournament Golf Club of Edmond 9:00am - 5:00pm Register online at okda.org/events

June National Oral Health Month June 5 CE Advisory Committee 12:00pm June 12-13 ODA Botox and Dermal Fillers CE Course Southern Hills Marriott Tulsa Register online at okda.org/events

LEARN MORE ABOUT ODA EVENTS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ONLINE AT OKDA.ORG/EVENTS

ON THE COVER: Stay connected with the ODA!

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EDITORIAL Raising the Standard: What AGD PACE Approval Means for Oklahoma Dental Association — and for You

by ODA Staff

Continuing education has always been Perhaps most importantly, PACE one of the most important services the approval signals that ODA continuing Oklahoma Dental Association provides education is built around evidenceto its members. Dentistry evolves rapidly, based dentistry. Courses must and lifelong learning is essential not demonstrate a sound scientific only for professional growth but also for foundation and clearly defined learning protecting the patients you serve. That is objectives designed to improve clinical why the Oklahoma Dental Association’s outcomes and patient care. recent approval through the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Achieving PACE approval required Continuing Education (PACE) represents significant preparation. The AGD evaluates providers using 13 a major milestone for our organization and for every member who participates. comprehensive standards focused on educational quality, administration, and PACE approval is not simply a accountability. designation or logo. It is a nationally To maintain approval status, ODA must recognized validation that an continue to demonstrate: organization meets rigorous standards for planning, delivering, and evaluating • A structured, ongoing program continuing dental education. The AGD of continuing dental education PACE program evaluates education activities providers and recognizes organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in • Oversight by a qualified planning committee to ensure course educational quality, scientific integrity, relevance and educational and administrative oversight. effectiveness As of last month, ODA is an approved PACE provider through December 2029, • Evidence-based content grounded in sound scientific principles positioning the Association among a select group of continuing education • Appropriate facilities and delivery organizations whose programs meet methods aligned with course nationally accepted benchmarks. objectives For practicing dentists, the benefits are • immediate and practical. First, continuing education hours earned through a PACEapproved provider are widely accepted by licensing boards across the United States • for license renewal requirements. That means members can attend ODA courses with confidence, knowing their time investment • meets recognized professional standards.

Administrative and financial responsibility for planning and delivering CE programs Clear documentation, evaluation processes, and continuous quality improvement Timely reporting of earned CE credits to AGD for its participants

continuous monitoring, documentation, and improvement.

For ODA, PACE approval strengthens our long-term vision for education.

Members can expect expanded programming that aligns with national best practices through our recently reinstated Continuing Education committee, enhanced course planning driven by measurable outcomes, and continued investment in high-quality speakers and clinically relevant topics.

The designation also increases visibility for ODA courses through the AGD directory of approved providers, helping attract broader participation and elevating Oklahoma as a destination for quality dental education.

Internally, PACE standards encourage a more strategic approach to education.

AGD evaluates not just attendance numbers, but real educational impact.

Member feedback will play an even larger role in shaping future meetings, hands-on courses, and online learning opportunities.

At its core, PACE approval reinforces something ODA has long believed: strong continuing education strengthens the profession itself. When dentists have access to trusted, quality learning close to home, they are better equipped to deliver safe, modern, patient-centered care.

Between now and December 2029, our responsibility is clear: maintain the high bar that PACE approval represents and continue building educational programs that support every stage of a dentist’s career.

Second, AGD members can apply CE PACE providers are also expected to hours earned through PACE providers maintain consistent leadership oversight For our members, the message is simple. toward prestigious professional The CE you attend through ODA is achievements such as Fellowship (FAGD), and clearly defined administrative responsibility to ensure continuity and now nationally validated, professionally Mastership (MAGD), and Lifelong meaningful, and designed with one Learning & Service Recognition awards. compliance with program standards. goal in mind: helping you provide the For many dentists, those milestones In short, approval is not a onebest possible care to the patients and represent years of dedication to clinical time achievement. It is an ongoing communities who depend on you. excellence, and ODA education can now commitment to excellence that requires directly support that journey.

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STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS 2026 Officer and Council Nominations THE COUNCIL ON NOMINATIONS NOMINATES THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR VICE PRESIDENT, AND TO REPRESENT THE ADA DELEGATION. THESE NOMINEES WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ON MAY 2, 2026. VICE PRESIDENT IS A ONE-YEAR TERM. ADA DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE ARE FOUR-YEAR TERMS. COUNCIL MEMBERS SERVE THREE-YEAR TERMS.

VICE PRESIDENT

Tabitha Arias, DDS, Oklahoma County

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ADA DELEGATE

Matthew Cohlmia, DDS, Oklahoma County

ADA ALTERNATE DELEGATE Juan Lopez, DDS, Southwest District

Dr. Matt Cohlmia has practiced general Dr. Tabitha Arias is a general dentist in Dr. Juan Lopez grew up in Oklahoma dentistry in northwest Oklahoma City Oklahoma City committed to delivering City and graduated from Mount Saint comprehensive, patient-centered care focused since 1992. He earned a Bachelor of Mary’s High School before earning his Science in physiology from Oklahoma on overall health and wellness. She earned undergraduate degree from the University her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University in 1987 and his Doctor of of Central Oklahoma. He received his University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Dental Surgery degree from the University Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1991. the University of Oklahoma College of where she demonstrated early leadership in Early in his career, he served as part-time organized dentistry. During dental school, Dentistry in 1991 and relocated to Lawton, she served as president of the OU American faculty at the College of Dentistry as where he has practiced general dentistry for both a preclinical and clinical instructor.

Student Dental Association and held more than three decades. national leadership roles with the American He is a member of the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, A dedicated leader in organized dentistry Student Dental Association’s Council on and his local community, Dr. Lopez has and Oklahoma County Dental Society, Communications, first as an associate and served in numerous leadership roles at the and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard later as council chair. state and local levels. He served as President Academy, American College of Dentists, of the Oklahoma Dental Association in Dr. Arias has been recognized for her and International College of Dentists.

2017–2018 and represented Oklahoma as dedication to service and public health, He currently serves as Chairman of the part of the American Dental Association receiving several scholarships, including the Oklahoma Chapter of the Pierre Fauchard William Blum Missions Scholarship and Academy and is a Dean’s Circle Member of delegation from 2015–2018. He currently represents the Southwest District Dental the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Scholarship. the J. Dean Robertson Society.

Society as a delegate to the ODA House of In 2017, she was honored by the American Delegates and is a past president of both Association of Public Health Dentistry for her Dr. Cohlmia has been deeply involved in organized dentistry, serving as Oklahoma the Southwest District and Comanche achievements in community dentistry and Dental Association President (2014–2015) County Dental Societies. Dr. Lopez chaired dental public health. and in multiple leadership roles prior to the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy event She remains actively involved in organized that. He remains active as an ODA delegate, in Lawton in 2013 and has continued to dentistry, currently serving on the Oklahoma ADA Alternate Delegate, member of the serve as a lead volunteer each year since.

County Dental Society Board of Directors, ADA Council on Government Affairs, and He also serves on the ODA Council on and she was the first New Dentist Trustee participant in numerous ODA committees Governmental Affairs and as an Action on the ODA Board of Trustees. Clinically, and initiatives, including the Oklahoma Team Leader for Congressman Tom Cole.

Dr. Arias provides a wide range of services, Mission of Mercy. His service has been including restorative dentistry, extractions, recognized with the ODA’s Richard T. Oliver Dr. Lopez remains closely connected to dental education, serving on the University root canal therapy, joint and splint therapy, Legislative Award (2017) and Robert K. of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign, Wynne Memorial Award (2020). He has with an emphasis on prevention and also held several leadership roles within the Admissions Committee and the J. Dean individualized care for patients of all ages.

Oklahoma County Dental Society, including Robertson Society Board of Directors, where he also chairs the Diversity Committee.

President in 2009.

He is a fellow of several prestigious dental Outside the office, Dr. Arias enjoys spending Dr. Cohlmia and his wife, Susan, have two organizations and has received numerous time with her husband, Josh, and their sons, Matthew and Blake, who practices honors, including the OUCOD Alum of the four dogs. She and her husband are avid dentistry with him in Oklahoma City.

Year Award.

Oklahoma sports fans who regularly attend Outside the office, he enjoys golf, boating at Sooners football and Thunder basketball Lake Tenkiller, time at the family farm near Dr. Lopez and his wife, Dr. Shannon Griffin games.

Canton Lake, and cheering on Oklahoma Lopez, enjoy traveling, golfing, and skiing.

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STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS continued THE COUNCIL ON NOMINATIONS NOMINATES THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR ODA COUNCIL SERVICE. THESE NOMINEES WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ON MAY 2, 2026. COUNCIL TERMS ARE THREE YEARS. FOLLOWING THE NAME OF EACH NOMINEE IS AN ABBREVIATION. THE LETTER INDICATES THE COMPONENT FOR WHICH THE MEMBER REPRESENTS, THE FIRST NUMBER IS THE TERM OF OFFICE, AND THE SECOND NUMBER IS THE YEAR THAT TERM EXPIRES. ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS MAY BE PRESENTED FROM THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE.

Budget and Finance

Bylaws, Policy and Ethics

Membership & Membership Services

Jennifer Jenkins (C-2-29)

Troy Schmitz (OC-2-29)

Ronnie Faram (OC-2-29)

Edward Harroz (OC-2-29)

Governmental Affairs Brian Drew (C-7-29)

Cheryl Fleming (TC-2-29) Jennifer Jenkins (C-1-29) Kendra Yandell (E-6-29)

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP ODA/DENPAC Legislative Reception

February 17, 2026

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Legislative Update once again making it illegal for insurance companies to tell you what you can charge for ANY AND ALL services they do not cover.

Lynn Means ODA Executive Director

The 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session kicked off February 2, and the ODA has several legislative priorities for 2026, one which is addressing the “loophole” in our Non-Covered Services law.

When signing a contract with an insurance company, you have already agreed to accept the company’s fee schedule, which is an average “writeoff ” of 45% from your regular and customary fee (in other words, to save your patients money, you agree to being paid .55 on the dollar). So, why should you also have to adhere to a fee schedule for services for which the insurance company will not reimburse?

Are you tired of insurance coming between you and your patients? THEN CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR TODAY! Ask them to support HB 4329 and SB 1942!

Non-Covered Services HB 4329 by Representative Anthony Moore and SB 1942 by Senator Kristen Thompson The ODA passed SB 2051 in 2010, making it illegal for third-party payers to dictate what a dentist can charge for services the insurance company did not cover. In 2013, the insurance industry asked for an Attorney General’s opinion of the new law, and his opinion created a loophole in the 2010 law, making it no longer consistent with the intent of the law, by again allowing thirdparty payers to dictate what a doctor can charge for non-covered services if the plan has frequency limitations, waiting periods, or if the patient has reached his/her dental benefit maximum for the year.

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If you have not had a chance to talk to your State Representative and Senator about how your practice is impacted by non-covered services, call them today!

At time of print, both HB 4329 and SB 1942 have overwhelmingly passed their respective chambers and will now move to the opposite chamber for consideration.

Please stay engaged and watch for developments in your email and the ODA e-newsletter.

Additionally, the ODA has prioritized the following: •

Establishing a Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) in Oklahoma. The DLR bills, both carry-overs from last year, are HB 2805 by

THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! Find their contact information at oklegislature.gov.

Representative T.J. Marti, and SB 1060 by Kristen Thompson. If passed, these bills would require dental insurance companies to spend a minimum percentage of premium dollars on actual patient care each year, as well as require them to report their annual DLR to the Insurance Commissioner and disclose those percentages on a public website.

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Supporting SB 1564 by Senator Paul Rosino which directs the OHCA and their contractors to reimburse facility fees for dental emergencies.

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Supporting the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry in their effort to establish a Dental Compact in Oklahoma through HB 1366 by Representative Bob Ed Culver,

Your emails and calls with your Legislators are the most powerful weapon we have in our arsenal, so please JOIN and STAY in the fight!

LEGISLATIVE LOOP continued the American Association of please make every effort to prioritize Dental Board’s Compact. The opening and reading those emails.

ODA opposes the Dentist and We will be calling on you to contact FIND YOUR STATE Dental Hygiene Compact, SB 540 your Legislators to ask them to act REPRESENTATIVE AND

by Senator Brenda Stanley. on behalf of the profession and SENATOR AT your patients. Those calls are an • Opposing SB 1513 by Senator ABSOLUTE CRITICAL component okpolicy.org/resources/ Julie McIntosh, which will ban to our success and will take many, find-your-legislator water fluoridation in Oklahoma many calls from ALL ODA members to get our bills all the way through • Supporting several workforce the legislative process and made into initiatives.

Your small personal investment each law. There are many steps before a bill year goes a LONG way in helping The most important thing to becomes law, and we will be sending the ODA protect the professionIf remember during the Legislative alerts each step of the way, so please you have not yet renewed your Session is we will not be successful watch for the alerts and be ready to membership for 2026, please consider in getting any of these laws over make those calls. a contribution to the PAC when the finish line without YOUR paying your dues. If you have already It is also extremely important that help! STAY ENGAGED! Call your you contribute annually to DENPAC. renewed and want to join DENPAC, legislators when you receive the DENPAC, the ODA’s political action please mail a personal check to the ODA Legislative Alerts. We send those via email, text, and voice mail. committee, is the way we make and ODA office. keep friends in our state legislature.

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LEGISLATIVE LOOP Thank you, 2025 DENPAC Members GRAND MEMBERS Dr. Douglas Auld Dr. Ed Braly Dr. Matthew Cohlmia Dr. Colin Eliot Dr. Shannon Griffin Lopez Dr. Richard Haught Dr. Juan Lopez Dr. Paul Mullasseril Dr. Lindsay Smith

CAPITOL CLUB MEMBERS Dr. Bryan Bratton Dr. Michael Breland Dr. C Todd Bridges Dr. Nathan Brown Dr. Adam Bulleigh Dr. Brian Drew Dr. Christopher Fagan Dr. Richard Henry Dr. Brad Hoopes Dr. Shannon Lewis Dr. Stephen Mayer Dr. Janna McIntosh Dr. Glenn Mead Dr. Robert Miracle Dr. Samuel Owens Dr. Troy Schmitz Dr. Julie Storm Dr. Carla Sullivan Dr. Jim Taylor Dr. Jonah Vandiver

DENPAC MEMBERS Dr. Melinda Ahrend Dr. Ross Allen Dr. Jamie Ariana Dr. Tabitha Arias Dr. Marc Arledge Dr. Glenn Ashmore Dr. Jeffrey Austin Dr. Lauren Avery Dr. William Beasley Dr. Justin Beasley Dr. Brandon Beaver Dr. Kay Beavers

Dr. Michael Behrmann Dr. Kari Bender Dr. Tamara Berg Dr. Gabriel Bird Dr. Bryan Blankenship Dr. Seth Brooks Dr. S. Kelly Brown Dr. Kristen Campbell Dr. Tricia Cannon Dr. Wuse Cara Dr. Creed Cardon Dr. John Carletti Dr. Brian Chastain Dr. Carrie Chastain Dr. Logan Coffee Dr. Larry Coggins Dr. Blake Cohlmia Dr. Raymond Cohlmia Dr. Deborah Corwin Dr. James Corwin Dr. Hadley Crosby Dr. Russell Danner Dr. Mark Davis Dr. Tara Denton Dr. Thai-An Doan Dr. Zane Dubberstein Dr. Twana Duncan Dr. Katharine Dunnington Dr. Kolton Erickson Dr. Heath Evans Dr. Barry Farmer Dr. John Folks Dr. Richard Freeman Dr. David Freet Dr. Emily Frye Dr. Tracy Gasbarra Dr. James Gore Dr. Sandra Grace Dr. Matthew Gray Dr. Stephen Gray Dr. Jerry Greer Dr. Robert Gruenberg Dr. Jacob Hager Dr. H. Douglas Hall Dr. Michael Hansen Dr. Marilyn Hiebert Dr. Randi Hobbs

Dr. Mathew Hookom Dr. James Hooper Dr. Mitchell Hoopes Dr. Brian Howell Dr. Scott Hubbard Dr. Benjamin Humphrey Dr. Jennifer Jenkins Dr. Donald Johnson Dr. Eugenia Johnson Dr. Krista Jones Dr. Hyung Jun Dr. Mohammad Karami Dr. Michael Kirk Dr. Addison Kirkpatrick Dr. Jennifer Koonce Dr. Jandra Korb Dr. Jay Kruska Dr. John Landers Dr. Ashley Lanman Dr. Leslie Ledbetter Dr. Christopher Leslie Dr. Marti Levinson Dr. Brandon Loeser Dr. Daryn Lu Dr. Steve Lusk Dr. Madeline Lynch Dr. David Marks Dr. Molly Marshall Hays Dr. Stephen Martin Dr. Andrew McGarry Dr. Braden Merrill Dr. Clay Michels Dr. David Miller Dr. Kenner Misner Dr. Mohsen Moosavi Dr. Philip Morton Dr. James Murtaugh Dr. Gary Nabors Dr. Nicole Nellis Dr. Oluwaseun Olaniran Dr. Anne Orr Dr. Chad Orr Dr. John Phillips Dr. Garrett Phipps Dr. Jordan Pierce Dr. Dana Price Dr. Christopher Ray

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NATIONAL ADA NEWS Dental Market Reforms in Advance of Insurer CEO Hearings

by Olivia Anderson, ADA Staff

Ahead of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee’s joint day of hearings Jan. 22 with chief executive officers of several large health insurance companies, the ADA submitted a comments letter urging lawmakers to use the moment to examine longstanding issues in the commercial dental market.

“While the stated focus is overall commercial affordability, these hearings are a timely opportunity to examine market reforms that directly affect patients’ access to dental care and the ability of dentists to deliver that care efficiently and transparently,” the ADA wrote, urging the committees to use the hearings to “obtain concrete, plan-level dental information and to advance reforms that improve transparency, accountability, and competition.”

rates, and payment timeliness. The ADA also reiterated its support for transparent reporting of dental loss ratios, which would tell plan purchasers how much of their premiums are actually going to their care.

“Network leasing, rental networks, and repricing arrangements raise acute transparency and consent concerns in dental contracting,” the Association wrote. “We feel strongly that dentists should not be forced into new contractual relationships without affirmative agreement.”

A large part of the letter focused Additional recommendations on ERISA self-funded dental addressed claims administration arrangements, where carriers act as One theme of the letter is how dental plans, as they are currently designed, third-party administrators. In these standards, including timely payment of clean claims, clearer explanations shift significant costs to patients. The cases, the ADA said, patients and of benefit reductions, limits on postdentists frequently cannot determine ADA noted that common benefit payment recoupments and the use who established coverage rules or designs cover preventive services at of licensed dentists in claims review. claims policies. The Association higher levels while leaving patients The ADA also urged lawmakers urged Congress to lift the third-party responsible to pay significant money to protect patient freedom of administrators’ veil by clarifying who out-of-pocket for major services choice, ensure dental networks are sets coverage and payment rules and such as crowns. According to the adequate in practice, and scrutinize by requiring disclosure of all direct Association, this high coinsurance benefit designs that rely on annual and indirect compensation and requirement, combined with low maximums and waiting periods. incentives tied to claims outcomes. annual maximums, creates barriers that can delay or prevent needed The ADA also raised concerns about “The ADA appreciates the care.

Committees’ attention to nonconsensual network expansion commercial affordability and urges To address affordability and oversight and rate leasing practices, stating focused oversight of the dental that dentists should not be placed gaps, the ADA called on the market, especially where vertical into new contractual relationships committees to require standardized, plan-level reporting across both fully without affirmative agreement. The integration and ERISA-administered Association recommended policies arrangements can obscure decisioninsured and Employee Retirement making, limit competition, and shift Income Security Act, or ERISA, self- requiring written provider consent costs to families,” the Association before contracted rates are leased or funded dental plans. Recommended concluded. repriced and clearer disclosure to data elements include premiums, plan sponsors and beneficiaries when benefit design features, patient leased networks are used. liability drivers, denial and appeal

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GUEST COLUMN: Bring Hope Home: Support Veterans Through Dentistry

by Danielle Gallegos, Community Engagement and Design Manager Everyone for Veterans

Did you know the U.S. Department so severe that she was considering one enlistment period (excluding combat veterans, who may qualify of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers dental taking her own life.” care only to veterans with a 100% under different standards) and E4V stepped in to help, though. “We have been honorably discharged. disability rating, former POWs, connected her to a local dentist, and The program also extends care to and those with certain specific after her treatment, she could smile the spouses of eligible veterans, conditions? As a result, less than and eat solid food again,” says Jessica. recognizing their essential role 15% of veterans enrolled in the VA “She told us, “I can smile now! I can in supporting service members healthcare system are eligible for both physically and emotionally. dental benefits. This leaves millions chew!! Thank you so much for not of veterans without access to essential giving up on me when I wanted to give up on myself.” dental care—many of them living with chronic pain, ongoing infections, and the serious health consequences E4V’s Mission and of untreated dental issues.

Eligibility

Everyone for Veterans (E4V) began in 2017 as a grassroots movement started by Dr. Theresa Cheng, a periodontist from Issaquah, WA. Today, it is a national organization working across 37 states, providing veterans and their families with goods, services, and comprehensive Veterna Matthew Urzua and Dr. Emily Danahy dental care. Their unique program of Forney, TX not only addresses current dental issues but also sets our veterans on a path to long-term oral and overall Comprehensive health.

Veteran Allen Foxall and Dr. Madison Keller of Mexia, TX E4V serves veterans facing financial Dental Care, One hardship who have completed at least Veteran at a Time For these veterans, even sliding-scale clinics are often out of reach, as they Participating dentists provide typically provide emergency care one-time, comprehensive dental only. VA dental insurance, though treatment completely pro bono. This available for purchase, often includes includes an initial exam and any care high out-of-pocket costs and limited identified during that visit. After the coverage that rarely supports treatment plan is completed, veterans comprehensive treatment. assume responsibility for any future dental needs.

“We recently worked with a veteran who had been living in chronic pain This model goes beyond temporary and infection for more than a decade, fixes. It eliminates infection, restores unable to get the care she needed chewing function, and improves due to PTSD and life circumstances appearance, allowing veterans to exacerbated by poverty,” says Jessica experience real, lasting oral health.

Elwell, Everyone for Veterans All care is delivered in the dentist’s Charles Burroughs and Dr. James Parfitt of Executive Director. “She was living own office and integrated seamlessly Denver, CO in her car, and her dental pain was into their existing schedule. www.okda.org

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Veteran Rashaun Jackson and Dr. Thomas Ohlson of Stamford, CT

Veteran Rhonda Guthrie with Dr. Kevin Shively of Lubbock, TX and staff

The Role of Local Dental Societies in E4V

Veteran Alejandro Zepeda with Dr. David Midkiff also of Lubbock, TX

E4V’s no-cost, relationship-based For veterans, the dental care they dental care program relies on receive doesn’t just restore smiles; volunteer dentists and partnering it restores self-confidence, dignity, and quality of life. In most cases, the dental schools to provide essential pain they’ve endured from untreated services to veterans who would otherwise go without care. This dental problems holds them back E4V relies on local dental societies support transforms lives, enabling from leading full, productive lives. to help reach veterans and build a veterans to become healthier, more By eliminating pain and addressing network of compassionate providers. confident, and active members of these issues, E4V helps veterans Societies across the country have their communities. regain their health.

With renewed already made a powerful difference. self-confidence, many of these For example, in Sacramento, CA, the veterans feel ready to pursue new job As a dental professional, you have the power to make a lasting impact. By Sacramento District Dental Society opportunities or return to school. volunteering to treat just one veteran member dentists have provided a year, you can change a life.

“Adding one patient to a dentist’s more than $50,000 in care to over private practice is an entirely 10 veterans and their spouses since If you are interested in joining achievable goal…If you feel 2017. While on the dusty plains of this mission and becoming a West Texas, the South Plains District confident in your smile, you’re able volunteer dentist, please visit to do job interviews and have solid Dental Society member dentists in employment, that does wonders for www.everyoneforveterans.org Lubbock, TX have delivered over or contact their team at dental@ $145,000 in dental services to more veterans too,” says E4V participating everyoneforveterans.org. They dentist Mary Glasheen. than 15 veterans and their spouses served us, now it is our turn to serve since 2021. them.

“I am absolutely certain that Everyone for Veterans and Dr. Lubbock veteran, Alex, shared, “It’s Ohlson have given me back years a great program that gave me the ability to chew again and reconnect on my life with my family, and I am so very thankful,” shared U.S. Army with my family and friends.”

Veteran Rashaun.

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Partnering with E4V allows dental professionals to make a direct, lifechanging difference in the lives of veterans in their own communities.

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“We have all heard about the disconnect between healthcare and dental care, and I would argue that this work is changing and saving lives. Oral health is a human right and should be at the forefront of healthcare discussions,” says Jessica.

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COVER STORY Compassion, Care, and 15 Years of Service

by Jill Johnson, ODA Staff

For two days in early February, compassion took center stage in northwest Oklahoma as the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy marked a major milestone by delivering lifechanging dental care to hundreds of Oklahomans in Enid. This year was the 15th OkMOM event, which has occurred every year since 2010 except for 2022 and 2023 due to COVID. Held February 6 and 7, the 2026 event transformed the Stride Bank Center into a fully functioning dental clinic staffed by volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants, other medical professionals, and community members united by a shared purpose: ensuring that no Oklahoman is denied care because of cost.

Dr. Nicole Nellis, Dr. Chris Fagan, Dr. Rieger Wood, ODA Executive Director Lynn Means and Dr. Twana Duncan pose with OkMOM's first patient at this year's event.

local community embraced the opportunity to host the anniversary event.

patients, managing logistics, and offering encouragement throughout the experience.

A total of 1,253 volunteers made the clinic possible — from clinical teams working long hours chairside During the two-day clinic, volunteers to community members guiding provided care to 820 patients, delivering 6,313 dental procedures with a total treatment value of more than $1.33 million. The average value of care per patient reached $1,631, highlighting both the complexity of needs and the generosity of providers.

“OkMOM demonstrates the power of organized dentistry to change lives,” Duncan said. “Every patient we see is someone’s parent, coworker, or child. Access to oral healthcare affects overall health, confidence, and the ability to live fully. Our volunteers give people hope along with treatment.”

Organized by the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental “Seeing our neighbors walk in pain Dentistry Beyond and leave smiling is something you Foundation, OkMOM has grown into one of the state’s most impactful never forget,” Fagan said. “This event the Dental Chair charitable healthcare initiatives. This represents what happens when an For ODA President Dr. Twana entire profession comes together year’s event not only continued that Duncan, of Antlers, OkMOM to serve.

Enid showed incredible legacy — it celebrated 15 years of represents more than numbers; it heart, and our volunteers reminded service that have changed tens of reflects dentistry’s commitment to us why dentistry is truly a healing thousands of lives. public health and human dignity. profession.”

A Community Effort with Lasting Impact

Among those served were 45 veterans, and organizers noted a continuing trend seen across Oklahoma: 78% of patients reported having no dental benefits or insurance.

Event Chair Dr. Chris Fagan, who practices in Enid, said the

Dr. Dan Wilguess assists a patient with his new dentures in the OkMOM lab.

Patients received a wide range of services, including extractions, fillings, cleanings, and preventive care — often addressing years of untreated dental disease. For many, the clinic provided their first dental visit in years.

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Fact Sheet

Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) FROM 2010 THROUGH 2026, OkMOM HAS PROVIDED:

130,370

$1009

1,399

$19.3 m

total dental procedures performed

average donated in dental care per patient

average number of patients treated each year

in total donated dental services

OKLAHOMA DENTAL CARE FACTS:

51%

66%

43%

4,300:1

of Oklahomans do not have dental insurance

of Oklahoma 3rd graders have an untreated cavity

of Oklahomans did not visit a dentist in the past year

ratio of patients to dentists in rural Oklahoma* * varies between counties

WHERE WE’VE BEEN:

Services Provided:

20,982

woodward 2017

enid

2014, 2026

total volunteers 2010-2026

2020

Tulsa

2010, 2015, 2025

patients treated 2010-2026

23,030

stillwater

Oklahoma City

2011, 2016, 2019

2023

lawton Mcalester Durant 2018

2012

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Cleanings Fillings Extractions Some root canals Immunizations Partials

Services Not Provided:

SHAWNEE

2013, 2024

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Braces Root canals on back teeth Wisdom teeth extractions Night Guards Implants

COVER STORY continued

Volunteers frequently describe OkMOM as one of the most meaningful experiences of their professional careers, and the Enid event continued that tradition, with dental teams traveling from across Oklahoma and neighboring states to participate.

Powered by Volunteers and Sponsors

year’s Oklahoma Mission of Mercy will adopt a new format.

The 2027 OkMOM will be a oneday event held February 5, 2027, at a location to be determined in the Oklahoma City metro area.

OkMOM’s success depends on a wide network of partners. Corporate sponsors, dental suppliers, healthcare Leaders hope the streamlined format organizations, and local businesses will continue to maximize volunteer participation while maintaining the Honoring 15 Years of provide funding, equipment, high level of care patients have come and logistical support that allow Service to expect. the clinic to operate at no cost to The 2026 clinic marked 15 years since patients. Organizers expressed A Legacy of Oklahoma hosted its first Mission of gratitude to the many sponsors whose contributions made the Mercy event in 2010. Since then, the Compassion program’s cumulative impact has been Enid event possible; a full list of supporters can be found at okmom. As equipment was packed away and extraordinary: org. volunteers said their goodbyes in Since 2010: Equally vital are the volunteers who Enid, one theme remained clear: • 130,370 procedures performed OkMOM is more than a clinic. donate their time and expertise.

• 20,982 patients treated Many return year after year, forming It reflects Oklahoma’s spirit — a close-knit community dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors.

• $19.3 million in donated dental service. treatment provided Fifteen years after its launch, the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Incoming ODA President Dr. Nicole From early morning patient continues to prove that access to Nellis, of Tulsa, said the anniversary registration lines to the final care can be expanded through serves as both a celebration and a call sterilization cycles late at night, generosity, collaboration, and a the event runs on teamwork — a to action. hallmark that has defined OkMOM shared commitment to service.

For the thousands of patients who “Fifteen years of OkMOM shows since its beginning. have received relief from pain and what’s possible when compassion a renewed sense of confidence, its meets collaboration,” Nellis said. “But Looking Ahead impact lasts far beyond a single it also reminds us that the need is still weekend. very real. Events like this inspire us While the Enid clinic celebrated to keep working toward long-term the program’s history, planning is solutions that expand access to care already underway for the future.

To learn more or donate to OkMOM, across Oklahoma.”

Organizers announced that next visit okmomorg. www.okda.org

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February 6-7, 2026

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Three System Resets to Strengthen Your Practice

by Melissa French, Founder & Principal Consultant Perspective Consulting Group

Running a dental practice • Support healthier patients, with today is both rewarding and fewer patients falling through demanding. Dentists are expected the cracks and better long-term to provide excellent clinical care outcomes. while also managing staffing • Build a stronger reputation, as shortages, unpredictable insurance patients feel cared for, complete reimbursements, and rising their treatment, and refer others. operational costs. These external pressures are real—and often beyond As the new year is now well any practice owner’s immediate underway, it is the ideal time to control. reset three foundational systems.

Where competition is strong and The good news is that some of the patient expectations continue to most powerful levers for stability, rise, these resets can provide a growth, and reduced stress lie not outside your practice, but within it. critical advantage. Doing so can dramatically improve financial By strengthening a few core predictability, patient retention, and systems, practices can: team alignment. Let’s explore the three areas that matter most: recall • Achieve financial stability, where and reactivation, case acceptance predictable revenue replaces workflows, and follow-up treatment. month-to-month stress.

1. Recall and Reactivation: Reconnecting with Patients Patients miss hygiene appointments for many reasons—life gets busy, reminders get ignored, or financial concerns delay scheduling. Unless your practice has a structured process to bring patients back, these small gaps accumulate into a large revenue leak. An empty chair doesn’t just represent lost production; it also means a cavity goes undiagnosed, a periodontal case goes unchecked, or preventive care is postponed.

That’s why recall and reactivation systems are the first place to look.

Strong recall systems do more than fill the schedule; they keep patients healthier and reinforce your practice’s role as their trusted oral health partner.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT continued Consider this: the average dental office loses about 17% of its patients each year, yet practices that implement proactive recall strategies can boost retention by as much as 25% (Arini.ai). Other research shows most practices operate with 60–70% recall effectiveness, while top performers can achieve 10–30 percentage-point improvements with better systems (PracticeAnalytics. com). Ideally, experts recommend a patient retention rate of 85% or higher, meaning nearly nine out of ten patients should be returning for hygiene and preventive care (DentalBilling.com).

left unrealized each year, not because member discusses planning and patients reject treatment, but because finances, and finally another staff the acceptance process is inconsistent member ensures scheduling happens or poorly managed. before the patient leaves.

Industry statistics reveal the hidden cost of inefficiency. Average case acceptance rates sit at just 50–60% for established patients and only 25–35% for new patients, far below the industry target of 90% (Truelark. com). A Levin Group survey found that two-thirds of U.S. practices operate in the 20–50% range, underscoring how widespread the performance gap really is (DentalIntel.com).

The ROI impact: Moving case acceptance from, say, 55% to 70% can be transformative. For a practice recommending $1 million in treatment annually, that’s an additional $150,000 in scheduled care—without any new marketing spend.

3. Treatment Follow-Up: Closing the Loop

One of the most overlooked revenue On the other hand, top-performing leaks occurs when patients begin Questions to ask your team now: practices demonstrate what’s possible treatment and fail to complete it.

Whether it’s a crown that’s prepped • Who specifically owns the when systems are optimized: responsibility for overdue patient practices in the top quartile achieve but never seated, or an implant case abandoned halfway, incomplete outreach? case acceptance rates of 75–90%, compared to the national average of treatment affects both patient outcomes and practice performance.

• How are patients being just 50–60% (Truelark.com). reminded—phone, text, email, or Incomplete care also has a deeper Improving case acceptance isn’t a combination? consequence: it signals to the about “selling.” It’s about ensuring • Is recall performance measured patients clearly understand the why, patient—often unintentionally—that their continuity of care isn’t being monthly and discussed in team the how, and the next step of their meetings? treatment. A strong workflow makes actively monitored. This erodes trust and reduces the likelihood of this seamless for the patient and Best practice: Practices that set referrals and repeat business. predictable for the practice. monthly reactivation goals, assign specific staff to carry them out, and Key elements of effective workflows: While less publicized than recall or case acceptance, the growth review results regularly, see immediate • Clarity: Patients must understand potential here is enormous. gains in both chair utilization and the health benefits of treatment. According to Dental Economics, patient outcomes. practices that improve workflows The ROI impact: Even a modest 10% • Consistency: Every patient for case acceptance and treatment should have a similar, improvement in recall rates can add follow-up can grow by 30–50% in hundreds of hygiene visits per year. professional experience when a revenue within three to five years— plan is presented.

For a practice with average revenue even without adding new hours per visit of $150–$200, this 10% or major technology investments • Financial transparency: Cost is improvement translates into tens often the biggest barrier. Having (DentalEconomics.com). of thousands of dollars annually— financing options explained Strengthening follow-up requires: without needing a single new patient. immediately—not days later— 2. Case Acceptance Workflows: removes hesitation.

• A clear protocol for tracking incomplete treatment in the From Diagnosis to Scheduled Care • Ownership: One person should practice management system. be responsible for following up.

When treatment plans go • Designated staff responsible unscheduled, practices lose Best practice: Many successful for contacting patients with significant revenue. In many cases, practices create a “handoff ” system. reminders or check-ins. tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in recommended care are The dentist explains the treatment’s importance, then a designated team • Use of secure communication 28 journal | Spring 2026

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channels (text, portal, email) to make follow-up easier for patients.

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Set monthly goals for recall, acceptance, and follow-up—and review results as a team.

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Integration of follow-up into team meetings so progress is reviewed and celebrated.

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Celebrate progress: recognize • team members who contribute to system improvements.

Financial stability: predictable revenue replaces month-tomonth stress.

Healthier patients: fewer people fall through the cracks, leading to better outcomes.

Best practice: Some practices assign Looking Ahead: Moving Forward • Stronger reputation: patients feel each treatment coordinator a caseload with Confidence cared for, finish their treatment, of “open cases” to manage, with and refer others.

Th e coming year will bring continued weekly progress updates. This creates As you approach springtime, take the accountability and ensures no patient challenges for dental practices: staffing pressures, changing patient time to strengthen these foundations. slips through the cracks. expectations, and ongoing financial Doing so will protect your practice The ROI impact: Closing even a uncertainty. Those challenges don’t against uncertainty and position fraction of open treatment plans can have to dictate whether your practice you to meet the rest of the year with add significant production. For a thrives. resilience, confidence, and growth. mid-sized practice, recovering just By resetting these three systems— 20 incomplete crown or implant ABOUT THE AUTHOR recall and reactivation, case cases could be $30,000–$50,000 acceptance workfl ows, and treatment Melissa French is in additional revenue, while follow-up—you are directly the Founder and simultaneously delivering better addressing the controllable factors Principal Consultant patient outcomes. that influence both patient care of Perspective A Practical Checklist and financial health. These systems Consulting Group, a don’t require expensive technology boutique advisory firm To make these resets actionable for or major investments. What they specializing in revenue this year, consider using this checklist require is focus, accountability, and and operations strategy for privately-owned in your next team meeting: consistency. medical and dental practices. With more than • Generate a list of overdue 25 years of expertise in business development, Taking these steps now can be a patients and assign reactivation powerful way to differentiate in a client experience, and revenue operations, calls or texts. she advises practice owners on achieving competitive market, ensuring your •

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Review your case presentation process: who explains, who discusses finances, who schedules, who follows up.

practice continues with stronger systems, healthier patients, and greater revenue predictability.

When these processes run smoothly, your practice benefits in Audit incomplete treatment reports and assign ownership for three ways: follow-up outreach.

sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and predictable profitability. Her work focuses on optimizing systems, strengthening patient loyalty, and aligning teams around proven frameworks that deliver measurable financial impact. Learn more at www. perspectiveconsults.com

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THANK YOU 2025 Relief & Disaster Grant Program Contributors The RDGP is a charitable entity that offers financial aid to dental professionals and their dependents faced with natural disasters, chemical dependence, physical disability, or other hindering conditions. This program relies solely on donations from members, so thank you to these contributors!

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert

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It's Time to Renew Your ODA and ADA Membership!

The 2026 Oklahoma Dental Association membership renewal period is now underway.

Make sure to renew by March 31 to maintain all of the great benefits your membership provides.

Our strength in Washington, D.C., at our State Capitol, and in your community is reliant on our united front from an organized dentistry perpective, and we need your support to help us continue the fight.

Help keep the dental professional strong. Renew today! okda.org/membership/renew-today Choose a Payment Plan Did you know you don’t have to pay your ODA/ADA/Component (Tripartite) dues all at once?

ODA understands that it may work better for you to remit your membership dues over multiple payments instead of all at once. We are excited to provide you with the opportunity to pay your 2026 membership with one of the following convenient payment plans: • • • •

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Sign up for Automatic Renewal This plan allows your membership to be renewed automatically and paid with your credit card or an ACH payment each year. You may choose a one-time payment or a 6-month or 12-month payment plan that the ODA will process at the beginning of each year until you cancel by contacting the ODA. You will be able to update your credit card information as needed.

The ODA will process auto renew payments on the 15th of each month.

Please note: Those on the auto renew plan will be charged the same amount they contributed the previous year, including any additional voluntary contributions. ODA also reserves the right to charge the credit card on file at any time for past due payments that did not go through on prior attempts.

To cancel, change, or update automatic renewal preferences, please contact the ODA. Early renewal and automatic renewal help save ODA money on sending notices and invoices. Thank you!

To take advantage of our payment plan or automatic renewal options, contact Ansley Jinkins ODA Director of Membership at ajinkins@okda.org or 405.848.8873

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THANK YOU 2025 Oklahoma Dental Foundation Contributors ODF contributions go directly to providing life-changing treatment and oral health education to Oklahomans in need.

Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert

Dr. Hadley Crosby

Dr. Benjamin Humphrey

Dr. John Miller

Dr. Lori Smith

Dr. Melinda Ahrend

Dr. G Frans Currier

Dr. Jennifer Jenkins

Dr. David Miller

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Dr. Clay Anderson

Dr. Russell Danner

Dr. Eugenia Johnson

Dr. Donald Mitchell

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Dr. Jamie Ariana

Dr. Susan Davis

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Dr. James Sparks

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Dr. Marc Arledge

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Dr. Mohammad Karami

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Dr. Forrest Arnould

Dr. Thai-An Doan

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Dr. Philip Morton

Dr. Sara Spurlock

Dr. Bonnie Arnould

Dr. Brian Drew

Dr. Michael Kierl

Dr. Cody Mumma

Dr. Adelaide Steed

Dr. Glenn Ashmore

Dr. Zane Dubberstein

Dr. Jessie Kierl

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Dr. Clinton Stevens

Dr. Jeffrey Austin

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Dr. James Kierl

Dr. Gary Nabors

Dr. James Steyer

Dr. Lauren Avery

Dr. Katharine Dunnington

Dr. Michael Kirk

Dr. Nicole Nellis

Dr. Braden Stoltenberg

Dr. Jeffrey Baggett

Dr. Kolton Erickson

Dr. Addison Kirkpatrick

Dr. Jana Oister

Dr. B Dan Storm

Dr. Jeannie Bath

Dr. Heath Evans

Dr. Jandra Korb

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Dr. Patrick Stover

Dr. William Beasley

Dr. Beau Evans

Dr. Jay Kruska

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Dr. Ryan Streight

Dr. Justin Beasley

Dr. Christopher Fagan

Dr. Ronald Lamb

Dr. Chad Orr

Dr. Marc Susman

Dr. Brandon Beaver

Dr. Barry Farmer

Dr. John Landers

Dr. Anne Orr

Dr. Jim Taylor

Dr. Michael Behrmann

Dr. John Folks

Dr. Leta Langford

Dr. John Phillips

Dr. Stephen Taylor

Dr. Tamara Berg

Dr. Richard Freeman

Dr. Ashley Lanman

Dr. Garrett Phipps

Dr. Ryan Theobald

Dr. Gabriel Bird

Dr. David Freet

Dr. Leslie Ledbetter

Dr. Jordan Pierce

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Dr. David Birdwell

Dr. Emily Frye

Dr. Christopher Leslie

Dr. Ray Plant

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Dr. Bryan Blankenship

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Dr. Bryan Bratton

Dr. James Gore

Dr. Eric Loper

Dr. Dana Price

Dr. Jonah Vandiver

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Dr. Sandra Grace

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Dr. Ronald Graves

Dr. Karey Low

Dr. Karen Reed

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Dr. Steve Lusk

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Dr. Madeline Lynch

Dr. Roger Richter

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Dr. Adam Bulleigh

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Dr. David Maddox

Dr. James Roane

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Dr. John Groves

Dr. David Marks

Dr. Daulton Roberts

Dr. Robert Wells

Dr. Sarah Campbell

Dr. Jacob Hager

Dr. Stephen Martin

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Dr. Jay White

Dr. Tricia Cannon

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Dr. Casey Roberts

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Dr. Kim Wilkinson

Dr. Bobby Carmen

Dr. Marilyn Hiebert

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Dr. Randi Hobbs

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Dr. Robert Schick

Dr. Mary Willhoite

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Dr. Brian Wilson

Dr. Logan Coffee

Dr. James Hooper

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Dr. Larry Coggins

Dr. Brad Hoopes

Dr. Joseph Meador

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Dr. Raymond Cohlmia

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Dr. Eric Hopkins

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Dr. Jeff Shadid

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