WHAT IS
PADPAC is a voluntary, non-profit group run by and for dentists.
As a bipartisan PAC, PADPAC is made up of dentists,
their spouses and anyone from Pennsylvania
who is dedicated to supporting legislators who
value the profession of dentistry. PADPAC,
operating under strict state and federal laws
and regulations, is always watching the voting
record of every member of the House and
Senate. Working with the American Dental
Political Action Committee (ADPAC), PADPAC
promotes the highest quality dental health of
Pennsylvania and our nation, while shaping the
future of dentistry.
A political action committee (PAC) is an entity
that combines contributions from members and
donates the funds to candidates who share their
interests and helps advance their legislative
agenda. By joining the Pennsylvania Dental
Association Political Action Committee (PADPAC),
your personal financial contribution is magnified
and plays a pivotal role in elected state government
and ensures the practice of dentistry is represented
by legislators who will fight for the profession
and for high quality dental care.
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NOV E M B E R/DE CE M BER 2018 | P EN N S YLVA N IA D EN TA L J O UR NAL
One of the main reasons dentists join PDA is for
the outstanding advocacy we provide. But in
order to be effective advocates we need a strong
PAC to support legislators who support dentistry
and the patients we treat.
Assignment of Benefits used a lot of our
resources, and we need to reload for the next
legislative session. If you’ve made a PADPAC
contribution this year, please remember to build
a brighter future and contribute again for 2019.
Dentists are invariably rated among the most
ethical professionals. We need to showcase that
hard won respect to tell your side of the story.
Why are your issues important to the people of
Pennsylvania and the General Assembly? You
must remember that the righteousness of your
cause does not compel others to take action on
your behalf. You have to make the contact and
do the work so they become aware of your issue,
among the hundreds of others, and showcase
why your issue is deserving of their support and
action. PDA and PADPAC can help you tell your
story and pass the laws we need to make
dentistry more rewarding and less frustrating.