Government Relations
ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day
PDA was proud to have one of the largest representations at ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day from April 7-9 in Washington , D . C . We had 15 member dentists and 39 dental students advocating for key issues , including the Dental and Optometric Care ( DOC ) Access Act , Student Loan Reform and Oral Health Workforce issues . Thanks to all who took part !
E V E R Y L E G I S L A T O R H A S A D E N T I S T .
If a legislator is your patient , you ’ ve already got your foot in the door .
Forging a relationship with your legislator ( aka being a contact dentist ) is the single best way to win legislative battles in Harrisburg .
Legislators don ’ t know dentistry . They need your expertise to educate and explain the issues . Otherwise , they ’ re just making uninformed decisions that could negatively affect you .
Let your legislator know that you are their dental resource .
If you ’ d like to help but aren ’ t sure of your legislators ’ names , go to : padental . org / grassroots
A quick online form will allow you to get the information you need quickly .
CONTACT DENTIST djw @ padental . org or call 717.234.5941 x108
MAY / JUNE 2024 | PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL JOURNAL 9