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In follow-up to my message to you on April 6, Dr. Jonathan Mayer has asked me to share his apology with all members below. The Board of Directors recognizes that this situation has had a real impact on members, causing hurt, frustration, and concern. We also want to acknowledge and respect that there is a […]
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The ODA Board of Directors has completed its consideration of an independent task force report that reviewed Dr. Jonathan Mayer’s social media posts. Dr. Mayer has accepted the findings of the report and has committed to fulfilling all of its recommendations. The Board has therefore decided that Dr. Mayer should be given the opportunity to […]
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An independent task force struck by the ODA Board of Directors has completed its review of recent social media activity by Dr. Jonathan Mayer, Director and Vice-President. The task force was created to review that social media activity, along with related communications received by the ODA about the issue, and to prepare a report to […]
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An independent task force has begun its review of recent social media activity by Dr. Jonathan Mayer, Director and Vice-President. The task force will carry out its mandate in a fair and impartial manner. This includes reviewing complaints received by the ODA related to the posts at issue and providing Dr. Mayer with an opportunity […]
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The ODA Board of Directors is aware of member concerns regarding recent social media activity involving Dr. Jonathan Mayer, Director and Vice-President of the ODA. The Board takes these concerns seriously. The Board discussed this matter at its meeting today, February 6, 2026. Based on that discussion, the Board is initiating a review process. To […]
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MARCH 22, 2025 – The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can potentially improve millions of Canadians’ oral health. In order to fulfill the CDCP’s promise, the federal government needs to act urgently to: The Ontario Dental Association advocates for improved access to oral health care. Dentists have previously recommended that the rollout be phased in […]
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June 2024 The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) and its members are deeply concerned about the impact of the changes to the capital gains tax, which will increase the inclusion rate for professional corporations from 50 per cent to 66.7 per cent. These changes will have repercussions on the health-care sector, challenging entrepreneurship, innovation and the […]
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*Content Warning* The following information relates to and references Residential Schools, Assimilation, Ongoing Harm, Colonial Impacts. September 30, 2021 – The Ontario Dental Association was created more than 150 years ago with a goal of providing quality dental care to Ontarians. But like any institution with a long history in Canada, we recognize inequalities in […]
