PDA is proud to represent thousands of dentists across the Commonwealth, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of our most important years yet in the legislative arena. Our political action committee, PADPAC, enables us to provide a strong and united front when advocating for the dental profession and for patients.
WHY JOIN PADPAC IN 2026?
Your Investment in Advocacy that Protects Your Profession From Harrisburg to Washington D. C, PADPAC is your voice in government. We use your contribution to network and build relationships with policymakers, and to educate and fight for policies that protect your dental practice, optimize your ability to provide patient care, and keep dentistry in the hands of dentists.
Exclusive Benefits As a member, you’ ll receive exclusive updates on political issues, gain access to legislators through fundraising events, and earn public recognition for supporting the profession’ s advocacy efforts. Most importantly, you’ ll strengthen dentistry’ s influence in Harrisburg and Washington, DC, by joining with colleagues to speak with one powerful, united voice.
Community and Connection PADPAC brings members together to share knowledge, collaborate and connect with policymakers and other oral health advocates. Be part of a strong, united community that is shaping the future of oral health in Pennsylvania.
Leadership and Impact Whether you’ re interested in grassroots advocacy by serving as a Contact Dentist, mentoring young professionals, or helping PDA to organize local events with your legislators, PADPAC provides the platform for you to make a difference.
Looking Ahead to 2026 This year, PADPAC is sharpening its focus on several areas:
• Advancing legislative priorities that matter to dentistry.
• Expanding member benefits and networking opportunities.
• Growing our grassroots network of Contact Dentists and Action Team Leaders
• Strengthening the future of dentistry through student and early-career engagement.
Be Part of Something Bigger When you join PADPAC, you’ re not just signing up for a membership. You’ re investing in the future of dentistry in Pennsylvania.
How PADPAC Compares In 2024, PADPAC raised over $ 50,000 in hard dollars and soft dollars from members across the Commonwealth. While this is a strong showing, other health care organizations often raise two to three times as much for their PACs. That disparity can translate into more frequent access to legislators, greater visibility, and stronger influence on the policies that affect health care providers.
Dentistry cannot afford to be left behind. By increasing both member participation and overall contributions, PADPAC can ensure we remain competitive with other health care groups.
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