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EDITORIAL
6 Raising the Standard: What AGD PACE Approval Means for ODA and You
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.
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Editorial: Raising the Standard
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
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
CALENDAR
See more online at OKDA.ORG/CALENDAR
March 27
ODA TMD and Sleep Apnea Course e Lume Events Center OKC
9:00am - 4:00pm Register online at okda.org/events
April Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April 5-11
National Dental Hygienist Week
April 10
ODA Medicaid Task Force Meeting 1:30pm
April 11-15
National Oral Health Conference OKC
April 14
Annual Meeting Planning Committee 3:30pm
April 14
Oklahoma County Dental Society Board Meeting ODA O ce 6:00pm
April 17
Council on Governmental A airs Meeting 9:00am
April 17 DENPAC Board of Trustees Meeting 11:00am
April 17 Council on Membership Meeting 12:00pm
April 17 ODA Board of Trustees Meeting 1:30pm
April 17
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May 1-2
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ON THE COVER:
A patient at the 2026 Oklahoma Mission of Mercy poses with OkMOM volunteers (le to right): Dr. Paul Mullasseril, Dr. Rieger Wood, Dr. Chris Fagan, and Dr. Dan Wilguess.
Raising the Standard: What AGD PACE Approval
Means for Oklahoma Dental Association — and for You
by ODA Staff
Continuing education has always been one of the most important services the Oklahoma Dental Association provides to its members. Dentistry evolves rapidly, and lifelong learning is essential not only for professional growth but also for protecting the patients you serve. at is why the Oklahoma Dental Association’s recent approval through the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) represents a major milestone for our organization and for every member who participates.
PACE approval is not simply a designation or logo. It is a nationally recognized validation that an organization meets rigorous standards for planning, delivering, and evaluating continuing dental education. e AGD PACE program evaluates education providers and recognizes organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in educational quality, scienti c integrity, and administrative oversight.
As of last month, ODA is an approved PACE provider through December 2029, positioning the Association among a select group of continuing education organizations whose programs meet nationally accepted benchmarks.
For practicing dentists, the bene ts 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. at means members can attend ODA courses with con dence, knowing their time investment meets recognized professional standards.
Second, AGD members can apply CE hours earned through PACE providers toward prestigious professional achievements such as Fellowship (FAGD), Mastership (MAGD), and Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition awards. For many dentists, those milestones represent years of dedication to clinical excellence, and ODA education can now directly support that journey.
Perhaps most importantly, PACE approval signals that ODA continuing education is built around evidencebased dentistry. Courses must demonstrate a sound scienti c foundation and clearly de ned learning objectives designed to improve clinical outcomes and patient care.
Achieving PACE approval required signi cant preparation. e AGD evaluates providers using 13 comprehensive standards focused on educational quality, administration, and accountability.
To maintain approval status, ODA must continue to demonstrate:
• A structured, ongoing program of continuing dental education activities
• Oversight by a quali ed planning committee to ensure course relevance and educational e ectiveness
• Evidence-based content grounded in sound scienti c principles
• Appropriate facilities and delivery methods aligned with course objectives
• Administrative and nancial 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
PACE providers are also expected to maintain consistent leadership oversight and clearly de ned administrative responsibility to ensure continuity and compliance with program standards.
In short, approval is not a onetime achievement. It is an ongoing commitment to excellence that requires
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. e 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.
For our members, the message is simple. e CE you attend through ODA is now nationally validated, professionally meaningful, and designed with one goal in mind: helping you provide the best possible care to the patients and communities who depend on you.
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
Dr. Tabitha Arias is a general dentist in Oklahoma City committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on overall health and wellness. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, where she demonstrated early leadership in organized dentistry. During dental school, she served as president of the OU American Student Dental Association and held national leadership roles with the American Student Dental Association’s Council on Communications, rst as an associate and later as council chair.
Dr. Arias has been recognized for her dedication to service and public health, receiving several scholarships, including the William Blum Missions Scholarship and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Scholarship. In 2017, she was honored by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry for her achievements in community dentistry and dental public health.
She remains actively involved in organized dentistry, currently serving on the Oklahoma County Dental Society Board of Directors, and she was the rst New Dentist Trustee on the ODA Board of Trustees. Clinically, Dr. Arias provides a wide range of services, including restorative dentistry, extractions, root canal therapy, joint and splint therapy, and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign, with an emphasis on prevention and individualized care for patients of all ages.
ADA DELEGATE
Matthew Cohlmia, DDS, Oklahoma County
Dr. Matt Cohlmia has practiced general dentistry in northwest Oklahoma City since 1992. He earned a Bachelor of Science in physiology from Oklahoma State University in 1987 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1991. Early in his career, he served as part-time faculty at the College of Dentistry as both a preclinical and clinical instructor. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, and Oklahoma County Dental Society, and is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, and International College of Dentists. He currently serves as Chairman of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and is a Dean’s Circle Member of the J. Dean Robertson Society.
Outside the o ce, Dr. Arias enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and their four dogs. She and her husband are avid Oklahoma sports fans who regularly attend Sooners football and under basketball games.
ADA ALTERNATE DELEGATE
Juan Lopez, DDS, Southwest District
Dr. Juan Lopez grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s High School before earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1991 and relocated to Lawton, where he has practiced general dentistry for more than three decades.
Dr. Cohlmia has been deeply involved in organized dentistry, serving as Oklahoma Dental Association President (2014–2015) and in multiple leadership roles prior to that. He remains active as an ODA delegate, ADA Alternate Delegate, member of the ADA Council on Government A airs, and participant in numerous ODA committees and initiatives, including the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy. His service has been recognized with the ODA’s Richard T. Oliver Legislative Award (2017) and Robert K. Wynne Memorial Award (2020). He has also held several leadership roles within the Oklahoma County Dental Society, including President in 2009.
Dr. Cohlmia and his wife, Susan, have two sons, Matthew and Blake, who practices dentistry with him in Oklahoma City. Outside the o ce, he enjoys golf, boating at Lake Tenkiller, time at the family farm near Canton Lake, and cheering on Oklahoma State University athletics.
A dedicated leader in organized dentistry and his local community, Dr. Lopez has served in numerous leadership roles at the state and local levels. He served as President of the Oklahoma Dental Association in 2017–2018 and represented Oklahoma as part of the American Dental Association delegation from 2015–2018. He currently represents the Southwest District Dental Society as a delegate to the ODA House of Delegates and is a past president of both the Southwest District and Comanche County Dental Societies. Dr. Lopez chaired the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy event in Lawton in 2013 and has continued to serve as a lead volunteer each year since. He also serves on the ODA Council on Governmental A airs and as an Action Team Leader for Congressman Tom Cole.
Dr. Lopez remains closely connected to dental education, serving on the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry Admissions Committee and the J. Dean Robertson Society Board of Directors, where he also chairs the Diversity Committee. He is a fellow of several prestigious dental organizations and has received numerous honors, including the OUCOD Alum of the Year Award.
Dr. Lopez and his wife, Dr. Shannon Gri n Lopez, enjoy traveling, gol ng, and skiing.
STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS
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
Jennifer Jenkins (C-2-29)
Edward Harroz (OC-2-29)
Bylaws, Policy and Ethics
Troy Schmitz (OC-2-29)
Governmental A airs
Brian Drew (C-7-29)
Membership & Membership Services
Ronnie Faram (OC-2-29)
Cheryl Fleming (TC-2-29)
Jennifer Jenkins (C-1-29)
Kendra Yandell (E-6-29)
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Legislative Reception February 17, 2026
LEGISLATIVE LOOP
Legislative Update
e 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session kicked o February 2, and the ODA has several legislative priorities for 2026, one which is addressing the “loophole” in our Non-Covered Services law.
Non-Covered Services
HB 4329 by Representative Anthony Moore and SB 1942 by Senator Kristen ompson
once again making it illegal for insurance companies to tell you what you can charge for ANY AND ALL services they do not cover.
When signing a contract with an insurance company, you have already agreed to accept the company’s fee schedule, which is an average “writeo ” 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?
e 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 bene t maximum for the year.
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!
HB 4329 and SB 1942 are companion bills that will rede ne “covered services” in state law,
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!
THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Find their contact information at oklegislature.gov.
Representative T.J. Marti, and SB 1060 by Kristen ompson. 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.
• Supporting SB 1564 by Senator Paul Rosino which directs the OHCA and their contractors to reimburse facility fees for dental emergencies.
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. e DLR bills, both carry-overs from last year, are HB 2805 by
• Supporting the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry in their e ort 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 ght!
Lynn Means ODA Executive Director
the American Association of Dental Board’s Compact. e ODA opposes the Dentist and Dental Hygiene Compact, SB 540 by Senator Brenda Stanley.
• Opposing SB 1513 by Senator Julie McIntosh, which will ban water uoridation in Oklahoma
• Supporting several workforce initiatives.
e most important thing to remember during the Legislative Session is we will not be successful in getting any of these laws over the nish line without YOUR help! STAY ENGAGED! Call your legislators when you receive the ODA Legislative Alerts. We send those via email, text, and voice mail. ese alerts are time-sensitive, so
please make every e ort to prioritize opening and reading those emails. We will be calling on you to contact your Legislators to ask them to act on behalf of the profession and your patients. ose calls are an ABSOLUTE CRITICAL component to our success and will take many, many calls from ALL ODA members to get our bills all the way through the legislative process and made into law. ere are many steps before a bill becomes law, and we will be sending alerts each step of the way, so please watch for the alerts and be ready to make those calls.
It is also extremely important that you contribute annually to DENPAC. DENPAC, the ODA’s political action committee, is the way we make and keep friends in our state legislature.
Your small personal investment each year goes a LONG way in helping the ODA protect the professionIf you have not yet renewed your membership for 2026, please consider a contribution to the PAC when paying your dues. If you have already renewed and want to join DENPAC, please mail a personal check to the ODA o ce.
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. 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. 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. 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. Brandon Beaver
Dr. Kay Beavers
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. Daulton Roberts
Dr. Casey Roberts
Dr. Thomas Rogers
Dr. Brant Rouse
Dr. Miranda Ruleford
Dr. Marni Russell
Dr. Robert Schick
Dr. Brandon Schultz
Dr. Gregory Segraves
Dr. Carrie Sessom
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. 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. Paul Shadid
Dr. Jeff Shadid
Dr. John Sheets
Dr. Steffan Sigler
Dr. Floyd Simon
Dr. Lori Smith
Dr. Brice Smith
Dr. Aaron Southerland
Dr. Geoffrey Sparks
Dr. Chad Spiva
Dr. Sara Spurlock
Dr. Clinton Stevens
Dr. James Steyer
Dr. Braden Stoltenberg
Dr. B Dan Storm
Dr. Patrick Stover
Dr. Ryan Streight
Dr. Michael Hansen
Dr. Marilyn Hiebert
Dr. Randi Hobbs
Dr. Jordan Pierce
Dr. Dana Price
Dr. Christopher Ray
Dr. Marc Susman
Dr. Stephen Taylor
Dr. Ryan Theobald
Dr. John Thomas
Dr. Paul Thomas
Dr. Kara Tims
Dr. Steve Truong
Dr. Nathan Villines
Dr. Patrick Wallace
Dr. Robert Wells
Dr. Theresa White
Dr. Daniel Wilguess
Dr. Kim Wilkinson
Dr. Vincent Willcox
Dr. Brian Wilson
Dr. Savannah Wright
Dr. William Wynn
Dr. Trent Yadon
Dr. Kendra Yandell
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 o cers 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 a ordability, these hearings are a timely opportunity to examine market reforms that directly a ect patients’ access to dental care and the ability of dentists to deliver that care e ciently 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.”
One theme of the letter is how dental plans, as they are currently designed, shi signi cant costs to patients. e ADA noted that common bene t designs cover preventive services at higher levels while leaving patients responsible to pay signi cant money out-of-pocket for major services such as crowns. According to the Association, this high coinsurance requirement, combined with low annual maximums, creates barriers that can delay or prevent needed care.
To address a ordability and oversight gaps, the ADA called on the committees to require standardized, plan-level reporting across both fully insured and Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, selffunded dental plans. Recommended data elements include premiums, bene t design features, patient liability drivers, denial and appeal
rates, and payment timeliness. e 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.
A large part of the letter focused on ERISA self-funded dental arrangements, where carriers act as third-party administrators. In these cases, the ADA said, patients and dentists frequently cannot determine who established coverage rules or claims policies. e Association urged Congress to li the third-party administrators’ veil by clarifying who sets coverage and payment rules and by requiring disclosure of all direct and indirect compensation and incentives tied to claims outcomes.
e ADA also raised concerns about nonconsensual network expansion and rate leasing practices, stating that dentists should not be placed into new contractual relationships without a rmative agreement. e Association recommended policies requiring written provider consent before contracted rates are leased or repriced and clearer disclosure to plan sponsors and bene ciaries when leased networks are used.
“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 a rmative agreement.”
Additional recommendations addressed claims administration standards, including timely payment of clean claims, clearer explanations of bene t reductions, limits on postpayment recoupments and the use of licensed dentists in claims review. e ADA also urged lawmakers to protect patient freedom of choice, ensure dental networks are adequate in practice, and scrutinize bene t designs that rely on annual maximums and waiting periods.
“ e ADA appreciates the Committees’ attention to commercial a ordability and urges focused oversight of the dental market, especially where vertical integration and ERISA-administered arrangements can obscure decisionmaking, limit competition, and shi costs to families,” the Association concluded.
GUEST COLUMN:
Bring Hope Home: Support Veterans Through Dentistry
Did you know the U.S. Department of Veterans A airs (VA) o ers dental care only to veterans with a 100% disability rating, former POWs, and those with certain speci c conditions? As a result, less than 15% of veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system are eligible for dental bene ts. is leaves millions of veterans without access to essential dental care—many of them living with chronic pain, ongoing infections, and the serious health consequences of untreated dental issues.
by Danielle Gallegos, Community Engagement and Design Manager Everyone for Veterans
so severe that she was considering taking her own life.”
E4V stepped in to help, though. “We connected her to a local dentist, and a er her treatment, she could smile and eat solid food again,” says Jessica. “She told us, “I can smile now! I can chew!! ank you so much for not giving up on me when I wanted to give up on myself.”
E4V’s Mission and Eligibility
Everyone for Veterans (E4V) began in 2017 as a grassroots movement started by Dr. eresa 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 dental care. eir unique program not only addresses current dental issues but also sets our veterans on a path to long-term oral and overall health.
For these veterans, even sliding-scale clinics are o en out of reach, as they typically provide emergency care only. VA dental insurance, though available for purchase, o en includes high out-of-pocket costs and limited coverage that rarely supports comprehensive treatment.
“We recently worked with a veteran who had been living in chronic pain and infection for more than a decade, unable to get the care she needed due to PTSD and life circumstances exacerbated by poverty,” says Jessica Elwell, Everyone for Veterans Executive Director. “She was living in her car, and her dental pain was
one enlistment period (excluding combat veterans, who may qualify under di erent standards) and have been honorably discharged. e program also extends care to the spouses of eligible veterans, recognizing their essential role in supporting service members both physically and emotionally.
E4V serves veterans facing nancial hardship who have completed at least
Comprehensive
Dental Care, One Veteran at a Time
Participating dentists provide one-time, comprehensive dental treatment completely pro bono. is includes an initial exam and any care identi ed during that visit. A er the treatment plan is completed, veterans assume responsibility for any future dental needs.
is model goes beyond temporary xes. It eliminates infection, restores chewing function, and improves appearance, allowing veterans to experience real, lasting oral health. All care is delivered in the dentist’s own o ce and integrated seamlessly into their existing schedule.
Veteran Allen Foxall and Dr. Madison Keller of Mexia, TX
Veterna Matthew Urzua and Dr. Emily Danahy of Forney, TX
Charles Burroughs and Dr. James Parfitt of Denver, CO
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The Role of Local Dental Societies in E4V
E4V relies on local dental societies to help reach veterans and build a network of compassionate providers. Societies across the country have already made a powerful di erence.
For example, in Sacramento, CA, the Sacramento District Dental Society member dentists have provided more than $50,000 in care to over 10 veterans and their spouses since 2017. While on the dusty plains of West Texas, the South Plains District Dental Society member dentists in Lubbock, TX have delivered over $145,000 in dental services to more than 15 veterans and their spouses since 2021.
Lubbock veteran, Alex, shared, “It’s a great program that gave me the ability to chew again and reconnect with my family and friends.”
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Partnering with E4V allows dental professionals to make a direct, lifechanging di erence in the lives of veterans in their own communities.
For veterans, the dental care they receive doesn’t just restore smiles; it restores self-con dence, dignity, and quality of life. In most cases, the pain they’ve endured from untreated dental problems holds them back from leading full, productive lives. By eliminating pain and addressing these issues, E4V helps veterans regain their health. With renewed self-con dence, many of these veterans feel ready to pursue new job opportunities or return to school.
“Adding one patient to a dentist’s private practice is an entirely achievable goal…If you feel con dent in your smile, you’re able to do job interviews and have solid employment, that does wonders for veterans too,” says E4V participating dentist Mary Glasheen.
“I am absolutely certain that Everyone for Veterans and Dr. Ohlson have given me back years on my life with my family, and I am so very thankful,” shared U.S. Army Veteran Rashaun.
“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.
E4V’s no-cost, relationship-based dental care program relies on volunteer dentists and partnering dental schools to provide essential services to veterans who would otherwise go without care. is support transforms lives, enabling veterans to become healthier, more con dent, and active members of their communities.
As a dental professional, you have the power to make a lasting impact. By volunteering to treat just one veteran a year, you can change a life.
If you are interested in joining this mission and becoming a volunteer dentist, please visit www.everyoneforveterans.org or contact their team at dental@ everyoneforveterans.org. ey served us, now it is our turn to serve them.
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Compassion, Care, and 15 Years of Service
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. is 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 sta ed 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.
Organized by the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation, OkMOM has grown into one of the state’s most impactful charitable healthcare initiatives. is year’s event not only continued that legacy — it celebrated 15 years of service that have changed tens of thousands of lives.
A Community Effort with Lasting Impact
During the two-day clinic, volunteers provided care to 820 patients, delivering 6,313 dental procedures with a total treatment value of more than $1.33 million. e average value of care per patient reached $1,631, highlighting both the complexity of needs and the generosity of providers.
by Jill Johnson, ODA Staff
local community embraced the opportunity to host the anniversary event.
“Seeing our neighbors walk in pain and leave smiling is something you never forget,” Fagan said. “ is event represents what happens when an entire profession comes together to serve. Enid showed incredible heart, and our volunteers reminded us why dentistry is truly a healing profession.”
Among those served were 45 veterans, and organizers noted a continuing trend seen across Oklahoma: 78% of patients reported having no dental bene ts or insurance.
Event Chair Dr. Chris Fagan, who practices in Enid, said the
A total of 1,253 volunteers made the clinic possible — from clinical teams working long hours chairside to community members guiding
patients, managing logistics, and o ering encouragement throughout the experience.
Dentistry Beyond the Dental Chair
For ODA President Dr. Twana Duncan, of Antlers, OkMOM represents more than numbers; it re ects dentistry’s commitment to public health and human dignity.
“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 a ects overall health, con dence, and the ability to live fully. Our volunteers give people hope along with treatment.”
Patients received a wide range of services, including extractions, llings, cleanings, and preventive care — o en addressing years of untreated dental disease. For many, the clinic provided their rst dental visit in years.
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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.
Dr. Dan Wilguess assists a patient with his new dentures in the OkMOM lab.
Fact Sheet
Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM)
FROM 2010 THROUGH 2026, OkMOM HAS PROVIDED:
130,370
1,399 $19.3 m $1009
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% of Oklahomans do not have dental insurance
66% of Oklahoma 3rd graders have an untreated cavity
WHERE WE’VE BEEN:
20,982 patients treated 2010-2026
23,030 total volunteers 2010-2026
43%
of Oklahomans did not visit a dentist in the past year ratio of patients to dentists in rural Oklahoma*
4,300 :1 * varies between counties
Services Provided:
•Cleanings
•Fillings
•Extractions
•Some root canals
•Immunizations
• Partials
Services Not Provided:
• Braces
•Root canals on back teeth
•Wisdom teeth extractions
• Night Guards Implants
OkMOM will return in 2027! Stay tuned for details!
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.
Honoring 15 Years of Service
e 2026 clinic marked 15 years since Oklahoma hosted its rst Mission of Mercy event in 2010. Since then, the program’s cumulative impact has been extraordinary:
Since 2010:
• 130,370 procedures performed
• 20,982 patients treated
• $19.3 million in donated dental treatment provided
Incoming ODA President Dr. Nicole Nellis, of Tulsa, said the anniversary serves as both a celebration and a call to action.
“Fi een years of OkMOM shows what’s possible when compassion meets collaboration,” Nellis said. “But it also reminds us that the need is still very real. Events like this inspire us to keep working toward long-term solutions that expand access to care across Oklahoma.”
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OkMOM’s success depends on a wide network of partners. Corporate sponsors, dental suppliers, healthcare organizations, and local businesses provide funding, equipment, and logistical support that allow the clinic to operate at no cost to patients. Organizers expressed gratitude to the many sponsors whose contributions made the Enid event possible; a full list of supporters can be found at okmom. org.
Equally vital are the volunteers who donate their time and expertise. Many return year a er year, forming a close-knit community dedicated to service.
From early morning patient registration lines to the nal sterilization cycles late at night, the event runs on teamwork — a hallmark that has de ned OkMOM since its beginning.
Looking Ahead
While the Enid clinic celebrated the program’s history, planning is already underway for the future. Organizers announced that next
year’s Oklahoma Mission of Mercy will adopt a new format.
e 2027 OkMOM will be a oneday event held February 5, 2027, at a location to be determined in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Leaders hope the streamlined format will continue to maximize volunteer participation while maintaining the high level of care patients have come to expect.
A Legacy of Compassion
As equipment was packed away and volunteers said their goodbyes in Enid, one theme remained clear: OkMOM is more than a clinic. It re ects Oklahoma’s spirit — neighbors helping neighbors.
Fi een years a er its launch, the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy continues to prove that access to care can be expanded through generosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to service. For the thousands of patients who have received relief from pain and a renewed sense of con dence, its impact lasts far beyond a single weekend.
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February 6-7, 2026
Three System Resets to Strengthen Your Practice
Running a dental practice today is both rewarding and demanding. Dentists are expected to provide excellent clinical care while also managing sta ng shortages, unpredictable insurance reimbursements, and rising operational costs. ese external pressures are real—and o en beyond any practice owner’s immediate control.
e good news is that some of the most powerful levers for stability, growth, and reduced stress lie not outside your practice, but within it.
By strengthening a few core systems, practices can:
• Achieve nancial stability, where predictable revenue replaces month-to-month stress.
• Support healthier patients, with fewer patients falling through the cracks and better long-term outcomes.
• Build a stronger reputation, as patients feel cared for, complete their treatment, and refer others.
by Melissa French, Founder & Principal Consultant Perspective Consulting Group
1. Recall and Reactivation: Reconnecting with Patients
As the new year is now well underway, it is the ideal time to reset three foundational systems. Where competition is strong and patient expectations continue to rise, these resets can provide a critical advantage. Doing so can dramatically improve nancial predictability, patient retention, and team alignment. Let’s explore the three areas that matter most: recall and reactivation, case acceptance work ows, and follow-up treatment.
Patients miss hygiene appointments for many reasons—life gets busy, reminders get ignored, or nancial 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.
at’s why recall and reactivation systems are the rst place to look. Strong recall systems do more than ll the schedule; they keep patients healthier and reinforce your practice’s role as their trusted oral health partner.
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Consider this: the average dental o ce 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 e ectiveness, 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).
Questions to ask your team now:
• Who speci cally owns the responsibility for overdue patient outreach?
• How are patients being reminded—phone, text, email, or a combination?
• Is recall performance measured monthly and discussed in team meetings?
le unrealized each year, not because patients reject treatment, but because the acceptance process is inconsistent or poorly managed.
Industry statistics reveal the hidden cost of ine ciency. 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).
Best practice: Practices that set monthly reactivation goals, assign speci c sta to carry them out, and review results regularly, see immediate gains in both chair utilization and patient outcomes.
e ROI impact: Even a modest 10% improvement in recall rates can add hundreds of hygiene visits per year. For a practice with average revenue per visit of $150–$200, this 10% improvement translates into tens of thousands of dollars annually— without needing a single new patient.
2. Case Acceptance Work ows: From Diagnosis to Scheduled Care
On the other hand, top-performing practices demonstrate what’s possible when systems are optimized: practices in the top quartile achieve case acceptance rates of 75–90%, compared to the national average of just 50–60% (Truelark.com).
Improving case acceptance isn’t about “selling.” It’s about ensuring patients clearly understand the why, the how, and the next step of their treatment. A strong work ow makes this seamless for the patient and predictable for the practice.
When treatment plans go unscheduled, practices lose signi cant revenue. In many cases, tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in recommended care are
member discusses planning and nances, and nally another sta member ensures scheduling happens before the patient leaves.
e 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.
Key elements of e ective work ows:
• Clarity: Patients must understand the health bene ts of treatment.
• Consistency: Every patient should have a similar, professional experience when a plan is presented.
• Financial transparency: Cost is o en the biggest barrier. Having nancing options explained immediately—not days later— removes hesitation.
• Ownership: One person should be responsible for following up.
Best practice: Many successful practices create a “hando ” system. e dentist explains the treatment’s importance, then a designated team
3. Treatment Follow-Up: Closing the Loop
One of the most overlooked revenue leaks occurs when patients begin treatment and fail to complete it. Whether it’s a crown that’s prepped but never seated, or an implant case abandoned halfway, incomplete treatment a ects both patient outcomes and practice performance. Incomplete care also has a deeper consequence: it signals to the patient—o en unintentionally—that their continuity of care isn’t being actively monitored. is erodes trust and reduces the likelihood of referrals and repeat business.
While less publicized than recall or case acceptance, the growth potential here is enormous.
According to Dental Economics, practices that improve work ows for case acceptance and treatment follow-up can grow by 30–50% in revenue within three to ve years— even without adding new hours or major technology investments (DentalEconomics.com).
Strengthening follow-up requires:
• A clear protocol for tracking incomplete treatment in the practice management system.
• Designated sta responsible for contacting patients with reminders or check-ins.
• Use of secure communication
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channels (text, portal, email) to make follow-up easier for patients.
• Integration of follow-up into team meetings so progress is reviewed and celebrated.
Best practice: Some practices assign each treatment coordinator a caseload of “open cases” to manage, with weekly progress updates. is creates accountability and ensures no patient slips through the cracks.
e ROI impact: Closing even a fraction of open treatment plans can add signi cant production. For a mid-sized practice, recovering just 20 incomplete crown or implant cases could be $30,000–$50,000 in additional revenue, while simultaneously delivering better patient outcomes.
A Practical Checklist
To make these resets actionable for this year, consider using this checklist in your next team meeting:
• Generate a list of overdue patients and assign reactivation calls or texts.
• Review your case presentation process: who explains, who discusses nances, who schedules, who follows up.
• Audit incomplete treatment reports and assign ownership for follow-up outreach.
• Set monthly goals for recall, acceptance, and follow-up—and review results as a team.
• Celebrate progress: recognize team members who contribute to system improvements.
Looking Ahead: Moving Forward with Con dence
e coming year will bring continued challenges for dental practices: sta ng pressures, changing patient expectations, and ongoing nancial uncertainty. ose challenges don’t have to dictate whether your practice thrives.
By resetting these three systems— recall and reactivation, case acceptance work ows, and treatment follow-up—you are directly addressing the controllable factors that in uence both patient care and nancial health. ese systems don’t require expensive technology or major investments. What they require is focus, accountability, and consistency.
Taking these steps now can be a powerful way to di erentiate in a competitive market, ensuring your practice continues with stronger systems, healthier patients, and greater revenue predictability.
When these processes run smoothly, your practice bene ts in three ways:
• Financial stability: predictable revenue replaces month-tomonth stress.
• Healthier patients: fewer people fall through the cracks, leading to better outcomes.
• Stronger reputation: patients feel cared for, nish their treatment, and refer others.
As you approach springtime, take the time to strengthen these foundations. Doing so will protect your practice against uncertainty and position you to meet the rest of the year with resilience, con dence, and growth.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melissa French is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Perspective Consulting Group, a boutique advisory rm specializing in revenue and operations strategy for privately-owned medical and dental practices. With more than 25 years of expertise in business development, client experience, and revenue operations, she advises practice owners on achieving sustainable growth, operational e ciency, and predictable pro tability. Her work focuses on optimizing systems, strengthening patient loyalty, and aligning teams around proven frameworks that deliver measurable nancial impact. Learn more at www. perspectiveconsults.com
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Dr. Gary Dempsey
Dr. Tara Denton
Dr. Thai-An Doan
Dr. Calvin Doan
Dr. Brian Drew
Dr. Zane Dubberstein
Dr. Twana Duncan
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Dr. Randi Hobbs
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Dr. Glenn Mead
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Dr. Floyd Simon
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Dr. Bryan Blankenship
Dr. Blaire Bowers Ersteniuk
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Dr. C Todd Bridges
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Dr. Tricia Cannon
Dr. Wuse Cara
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Dr. Bobby Carmen
Dr. Logan Coffee
Dr. Katharine Dunnington
Dr. Kolton Erickson
Dr. Heath Evans
Dr. Larry Coggins
Dr. Raymond Cohlmia
Dr. Christopher Fagan
Dr. Joseph Fallin
Dr. Barry Farmer
Dr. John Folks
Dr. Richard Freeman
Dr. David Freet
Dr. Emily Frye
Dr. James Gore
Dr. Sandra Grace
Dr. Matthew Gray
Dr. John Groves
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Dr. H. Douglas Hall
Dr. Michael Hansen
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Dr. Brad Hoopes
Dr. Mitchell Hoopes
Dr. Eric Hopkins
Dr. James Hulsey
Dr. Benjamin Humphrey
Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
Dr. Donald Johnson
Dr. Eugenia Johnson
Dr. Krista Jones
Dr. Hyung Jun
Dr. Mohammad Karami
Dr. Michael Kierl
Dr. Michael Kirk
Dr. Clay Michels
Dr. David Miller
Dr. Addison Kirkpatrick
Dr. Jandra Korb
Dr. Jay Kruska
Dr. Michael Kubelka
Dr. John Landers
Dr. Leta Langford
Dr. Ashley Lanman
Dr. Leslie Ledbetter
Dr. Christopher Leslie
Dr. Marti Levinson
Dr. Dustin Lively
Dr. Eric Loper
Dr. Steve Lusk
Dr. David Marks
Dr. Robert Miracle
Dr. Mohsen Moosavi
Dr. Philip Morton
Dr. James Murtaugh
Dr. Gary Nabors
Dr. Nicole Nellis
Dr. Oluwaseun Olaniran
Dr. Chad Orr
Dr. Anne Orr
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Dr. Jordan Pierce
Dr. Ray Plant
Dr. Jonas McCall
Dr. Hugh McDougall
Dr. Nathan Powell
Dr. Dana Price
Dr. Christopher Ray
Dr. Karen Reed
Dr. Roger Richter
Dr. Daulton Roberts
Dr. Casey Roberts
Dr. Brant Rouse
Dr. Miranda Ruleford
Dr. Marni Russell
Dr. Scott Searcey
Dr. Gregory Segraves
Dr. Paul Shadid
Dr. Kyle Shannon
Dr. John Sheets
Dr. Brice Smith
Dr. James Sparks
Dr. Chad Spiva
Dr. Tristanne Spottswood
Dr. Sara Spurlock
Dr. Adelaide Steed
Dr. Clinton Stevens
Dr. Braden Stoltenberg
Dr. Ryan Streight
Dr. Marc Susman
Dr. Jim Taylor
Dr. Stephen Taylor
Dr. Ryan Theobald
Dr. John Thomas
Dr. Paul Thomas
Dr. Kara Tims
Dr. Jonah Vandiver
Dr. Nathan Villines
Dr. William Weber
Dr. Mark Weems
Dr. Robert Wells
Dr. Theresa White
Dr. Jay White
Dr. Kim Wilkinson
Dr. Mary Willhoite
Dr. Brian Wilson
Dr. Trent Yadon
Dr. Kendra Yandell
THANK YOU 2025 Relief & Disaster Grant Program Contributors
e RDGP is a charitable entity that o ers nancial aid to dental professionals and their dependents faced with natural disasters, chemical dependence, physical disability, or other hindering conditions. is program relies solely on donations from members, so thank you to these contributors!
Dr. Jeffrey Ahlert
Dr. Melinda Ahrend
Dr. Clay Anderson
Dr. Jamie Ariana
Dr. Forrest Arnould
Dr. Bonnie Arnould
Dr. Jeffrey Austin
Dr. Lauren Avery
Dr. Jeffrey Baggett
Dr. Jeannie Bath
Dr. Justin Beasley
Dr. William Beasley
Dr. Brandon Beaver
Dr. Michael Behrmann
Dr. Tamara Berg
Dr. Gabriel Bird
Dr. Bryan Blankenship
Dr. Matthew Bridges
Dr. James Corwin
Dr. Hadley Crosby
Dr. G Frans Currier
Dr. Jeffrey Danner
Dr. Russell Danner
Dr. Susan Davis
Dr. Gary Dempsey
Dr. Tara Denton
Dr. Thai-An Doan
Dr. Brian Drew
Dr. Twana Duncan
Dr. Marilyn Hiebert
Dr. Randi Hobbs
Dr. James Hooper
Dr. Brad Hoopes
Dr. Mitchell Hoopes
Dr. Glenn Mead
Dr. Joseph Meador
Dr. Jamie Means
Dr. Braden Merrill
Dr. David Miller
Dr. Floyd Simon
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Dr. Brice Smith
Dr. Aaron Southerland
Dr. James Sparks
Dr. C. Todd Bridges
Dr. Seth Brooks
Dr. Perry Brooks
Dr. S. Kelly Brown
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Dr. Wuse Cara
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Dr. Bobby Carmen
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Dr. Larry Coggins
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Dr. Heath Evans
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Dr. Barry Farmer
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Dr. John Folks
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Dr. Ronald Graves
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Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
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Dr. Hyung Jun
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Dr. Michael Kirk
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Dr. Jandra Korb
Dr. Robert Miracle
Dr. Andrea Montgomery
Dr. Mohsen Moosavi
Dr. Philip Morton
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Dr. Nicole Nellis
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Dr. Ray Plant
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Dr. Sara Spurlock
Dr. Adelaide Steed
Dr. Clinton Stevens
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Dr. B Dan Storm
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Dr. Stephen Taylor
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Dr. Ashley Lanman
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Dr. Dana Price
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Dr. Roger Richter
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Dr. Gregory Segraves
Dr. Paul Shadid
Dr. Kyle Shannon
Dr. Steffan Sigler
Dr. Johnny Siler
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Dr. Kara Tims
Dr. Jonah Vandiver
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Dr. Mark Weems
Dr. Robert Wells
Dr. Theresa White
Dr. Jay White
Dr. Kim Wilkinson
Dr. Mary Willhoite
Dr. Brian Wilson
Dr. Trent Yadon
Dr. Kendra Yandell
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.
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:
• 2 monthly payments
• 4 monthly payments
• 6 monthly payments
• 12 monthly payments
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!
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. Melinda Ahrend
Dr. Ross Allen
Dr. Clay Anderson
Dr. Jamie Ariana
Dr. Tabitha Arias
Dr. Marc Arledge
Dr. Forrest Arnould
Dr. Bonnie Arnould
Dr. Glenn Ashmore
Dr. Jeffrey Austin
Dr. Lauren Avery
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Dr. Jeannie Bath
Dr. William Beasley
Dr. Justin Beasley
Dr. Brandon Beaver
Dr. Michael Behrmann
Dr. Tamara Berg
Dr. Gabriel Bird
Dr. David Birdwell
Dr. Bryan Blankenship
Dr. Blaire Bowers Ersteniuk
Dr. Bryan Bratton
Dr. Hadley Crosby
Dr. G Frans Currier
Dr. Jeffrey Danner
Dr. Russell Danner
Dr. Susan Davis
Dr. Tara Denton
Dr. John Dmytryk
Dr. Thai-An Doan
Dr. Brian Drew
Dr. Zane Dubberstein
Dr. Matthew Bridges
Dr. C. Todd Bridges
Dr. Seth Brooks
Dr. S. Kelly Brown
Dr. Adam Bulleigh
Dr. Kristen Campbell
Dr. Sarah Campbell
Dr. Tricia Cannon
Dr. Wuse Cara
Dr. John Carletti
Dr. Bobby Carmen
Dr. Sarah Chancey
Dr. Brian Chastain
Dr. Logan Coffee
Dr. Larry Coggins
Dr. Raymond Cohlmia
Dr. Twana Duncan
Dr. Katharine Dunnington
Dr. Kolton Erickson
Dr. Heath Evans
Dr. Beau Evans
Dr. Christopher Fagan
Dr. Barry Farmer
Dr. John Folks
Dr. Richard Freeman
Dr. David Freet
Dr. Emily Frye
Dr. Tracy Gasbarra
Dr. LaMont Gee
Dr. James Gore
Dr. Sandra Grace
Dr. Ronald Graves
Dr. Matthew Gray
Dr. Steven Gregg
Dr. Benjamin Humphrey
Dr. Jennifer Jenkins
Dr. Donald Johnson
Dr. Eugenia Johnson
Dr. Janet Julian
Dr. Hyung Jun
Dr. Mohammad Karami
Dr. Olivia Karim
Dr. Michael Kierl
Dr. Jessie Kierl
Dr. James Kierl
Dr. Michael Kirk
Dr. Addison Kirkpatrick
Dr. Jandra Korb
Dr. Jay Kruska
Dr. Ronald Lamb
Dr. John Landers
Dr. Leta Langford
Dr. Ashley Lanman
Dr. Leslie Ledbetter
Dr. Christopher Leslie
Dr. Marti Levinson
Dr. Dustin Lively
Dr. Eric Loper
Dr. John Miller
Dr. David Miller
Dr. Robert Miracle
Dr. Donald Mitchell
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Dr. Mohsen Moosavi
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Dr. Philip Morton
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Dr. James Murtaugh
Dr. Gary Nabors
Dr. Nicole Nellis
Dr. Jana Oister
Dr. Oluwaseun Olaniran
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Dr. Chad Orr
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Dr. Garrett Phipps
Dr. Jordan Pierce
Dr. Ray Plant
Dr. Nathan Powell
Dr. Jillian Prather
Dr. Dana Price
Dr. Pamela Low
Dr. Karey Low
Dr. Steve Lusk
Dr. Madeline Lynch
Dr. Shannon Griffin Lopez
Dr. John Groves
Dr. Jacob Hager
Dr. Michael Hansen
Dr. Edward Harroz
Dr. Richard Henry
Dr. Marilyn Hiebert
Dr. Randi Hobbs
Dr. Mathew Hookom
Dr. James Hooper
Dr. Brad Hoopes
Dr. Mitchell Hoopes
Dr. David Maddox
Dr. David Marks
Dr. Stephen Martin
Dr. Garrick McAnear
Dr. Richard McBride
Dr. Jonas McCall
Dr. Andrew McGarry
Dr. Janna McIntosh
Dr. Daniel McNair
Dr. Glenn Mead
Dr. Joseph Meador
Dr. Jamie Means
Dr. Lori Smith
Dr. Gregg Smith
Dr. Brice Smith
Dr. Aaron Southerland
Dr. James Sparks
Dr. Chad Spiva
Dr. Tristanne Spottswood
Dr. Sara Spurlock
Dr. Adelaide Steed
Dr. Clinton Stevens
Dr. James Steyer
Dr. Braden Stoltenberg
Dr. B Dan Storm
Dr. Patrick Stover
Dr. Ryan Streight
Dr. Marc Susman
Dr. Jim Taylor
Dr. Stephen Taylor
Dr. Ryan Theobald
Dr. Christopher Ray
Dr. Karen Reed
Dr. Chad Reid
Dr. Roger Richter
Dr. James Roane
Dr. Daulton Roberts
Dr. Don Roberts
Dr. Casey Roberts
Dr. Thomas Rogers
Dr. Miranda Ruleford
Dr. Marni Russell
Dr. Robert Schick
Dr. Scott Searcey
Dr. Gregory Segraves
Dr. Erin Sexson
Dr. Paul Shadid
Dr. Matthew Cohlmia
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Dr. James Corwin
Dr. Eric Hopkins
Dr. Scott Hubbard
Dr. James Hulsey
Dr. Braden Merrill
Dr. Clay Michels
Dr. Lindsey Miller
Dr. Jeff Shadid
Dr. Steffan Sigler
Dr. Floyd Simon
Dr. John Thomas
Dr. Paul Thomas
Dr. Kara Tims
Dr. Meridith Tinnin
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Dr. Mary Willhoite
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Dr. Jana Winfree
Dr. Craig Wooten
Dr. William Wynn
Dr. Trent Yadon
Dr. Kendra Yandell
Dr. C. Whitney Yeates
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