STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS Meet the Newest ODA Team Members Carly Hatfield
Jill Johnson
Office Manager
Director of Communications & Education
Carly joined the ODA staff on September 5 and provides administrative support to the ODA staff and its constituents by offering superior customer service, maintaining office inventory, and managing leases and maintenance agreements for our office and grounds. Carly is also responsible for mediation review management, exhibit hall communications for the Annual Meeting, and overseeing research projects and reports for the team. Carly graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Marketing, minoring in both Human Environmental Sciences and Photographic Arts. In her free time, she loves being outside, seeing live music, and playing with her dog Dexter and her kitten Mars.
Jill joined the ODA staff on August 8 and manages the Journal, speakers for Annual Meeting, public relations, advertising, and ODA's public education campaigns. She assists the Council on DEPI, the Editorial Committee, and the Annual Meeting Planning Committee. Jill graduated from Oklahoma State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a minor in Advertising. She has worked in marketing and nonprofits in Oklahoma City for more than 22 years and has earned a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University. Jill lives in Edmond with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, and their two dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and yoga.
Local Dental Society Updates Northern District Dental Society
Central District Dental Society
Northern District Dental Society held their meeting virtually on Monday, October 16 at 5:30pm to discuss opportunities for leadership, volunteering, brainstorming for the future, and more!
Central District Dental Society Reception was held Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Red Rock Canyon Grill in Norman. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine were provided while attendees networked with fellow members.
Eastern District Dental Society
Oklahoma County Dental Society
Eastern District Dental Society Oklahoma County Dental Meeting was held Thursday, Society hosted their annual October 19 from 6:00 to 9:00pm party at Top Golf in Oklahoma City from 6:00 to 9:00pm on at Pete’s Place in Krebs. Thursday, August 10. Members Attendees enjoyed Italian and guests enjoyed food, drinks, cuisine while listening to CE presented by Dr. Glen Houston and friendly competition. speaking on Oral Pathology.
Northwest District Dental Society
Southwest District Dental Society
Tulsa County Dental Society
Northwest District Dental Society Meeting was held Friday, September 22, from 8:30am to 3:00pm at the Oakwood Country Club in Enid. Attendees enjoyed breakfast and lunch while listening to continuing education by Jeff Puckett, Kim Graziano, and Dr. Rob Bryan.
Southwest District held their annual meeting on Friday, October 13 from 8:30am to 1:00pm at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. Breakfast and lunch was provided, along with three hours of CE presented by Periodontist, Dr. Jaewon Kim & Oral Pathologist, Dr. Ronald Faram.
Tulsa County Dental Society hosted their annual New Dentist Party at the home of Drs. Ben and Eugenia Johnson on Friday, September 8 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and beverages while mingling with TCDS members and recent graduates.
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