DAY
ON THE
HILL
Dr . Karin Brian delivers PDA materials to a legislative office .
Dental Student Testimonials
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This was my first time attending PDA ’ s Day on the Hill . I was motivated to attend because of the numerous issues currently pressing the dental profession . Dentistry is my career , so I want to protect it from the vulturous insurance companies that destroyed the medical profession . It is important to participate in Day on the Hill to protect your patients , your profession and yourself by being actively involved in legislative efforts . Apathy now leads to deterioration later .
I was able to sit in on the Senate Insurance Committee meeting to see the passing of the non-covered services bill . It was incredible to see a bill that directly affects my profession being passed by my elected officials .
PDA organized this event very effectively and it went off without a hitch . I look forward to attending next year ! ”
— Christopher Adams Temple University
Sen . Kim Ward with dental students Ben Drane and Nicole DeShon .
Dr . Richard Clark ( right ) talks policy with Sen . Ted Erickson .
This was the first year I participated in PDA “ ’ s Day on the Hill . I wanted to become proactive about Pennsylvania dental legislation as this has a direct impact on our future careers . Also , this was a great opportunity to get involved with PDA .
This is an important event because our voices are heard and actually listened to . We have a say in legislation , we just need to be proactive .
From my perspective , the top three reasons someone should attend a future Day on the Hill are to :
• Meet PDA and see how the organization is working for us .
• Meet and network with local dentists .
• Become educated about the overall lawmaking and lobbying process .
Thank you to PDA for organizing a very smooth day . ”
— Jordan Bower Temple University
40 September / October 2010 • Pennsylvania Dental Journal