Ontario Dental Association

The Ontario Dental Association is a voluntary professional organization representing 80 percent of dentists in Ontario, Canada^[1] It was founded in 1867 by Dr. Barnabus Day and nine colleagues. It is one of the oldest professional organisations in North America. Its mission is to provide exemplary oral health care and promotes the attainment of optimal health for the people of Ontario. Member dentists are recognized for their knowledge and expertise that makes their association a unique and effective advocate for the dental profession with the public, government, insurance carriers, dental plan sponsors and other dental organizations

Timeline

• 1867- ODA founded by Dr. Barnabus Day and nine other colleagues
• 1875- ODA opens first dental college in Canada, with 11 students
• 1909- ODA organises public meetings, lectures and publishes information for increasing dental awareness in society
• 1987- ODA establishes policy which supports a full ban on tobacco advertising and supports ban on smoking in public areas.
• 2000- ODA joins the Ontario Medical Association and the Ontario Pharmacists' Association in a program called Clinical Tobacco Intervention, which helps the dental team identify smokers and provides tools to assist patients in quitting.

Website

• Ontario Dental Association Website

References

1. ^ "Welcome to the ODA.". http://www.youroralhealth.ca. Retrieved 2006-04-14. 

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