Get Involved
Volunteering with ODDS is a fantastic way to get to know others in the dental community. Service is the hallmark of every profession, and you'll feel good about your contributions to the dental community.
You may also find it an excellent networking tool and you'll enjoy serving with a group of dedicated individuals who share a common interest.
ODDS has several standing committees, so you have many options:
Promotes membership in ODDS; Recruits and retains members; Supervises Welcoming Committee at each ODDS meeting. Contact DrFoix@Omahadistrictds.com
- Nominating Committee - Chair: Dr. Mark Frill
Assist Immediate Past President in identifying potential leaders for various ODDS roles; prepare for January election.
Contact: DrFrill@omahadistrictds.com
in providing necessary steps to ODDS members involved in patient disputes.
Contact Dr. Keifer at tkiefer402@aol.com
Assist current President-Elect in determining topics of interest to ODDS General Membership; locate high quality speakers for continuing ed, meetings; assist speakers with audio visual equipment; provide introduction of speakers at ODDS meetings if necessary.
- Golf Outing Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Iron Horse Golf Club, in collaboration with the Lincoln Dental Society
- Basketball or other sporting event
- For Members Only Party
- Other
- Promote volunteer service at the Douglas County Dental Clinic among ODDS members
- ODDS Presence at area Community Events
- ODDS has established partnerships with several area community service organizations to provide pro bono dental services. For example:
- The Douglas County Dental Clinic
- Various community events with a focus on health
- OneWorld Community Health Center
- Charles Drew Community Health Center
- Fred LeRoy Ponca Indian Health Center
- Nebraska Mission of Mercy
Promote ODDS Scholarships to Iowa Western Community College and Metropolitan Community College; recognize recipients at ODDS Meeting in February.
Review and update ODDS Bylaws as requested / needed
ODDS Provides Scholarships to area dental hygiene and assisting students
Volunteering Provides Professional Growth and Personal Satisfaction
