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Make your voice heard at the ADA’s annual lobbying conference.
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Making dental insurance work better for dentists and their patients. 
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Recruiting and retaining a robust dental workforce. New licensure compact information.
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Shaping the regulatory environment that affects the practice of dentistry.
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Prioritizing tax policies affecting dentists and dentistry.
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Overcoming the financial and administrative barriers to dental care.
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Preventing oral disease through community-based interventions like fluoridation programs.
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Tackling the alarming levels of educational debt faced at graduation.
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Prioritizing critical financial support for the country’s oral health innovation and research.
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Help ensure dentistry’s long-term success (Members-only).
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Current ÌÇÐÄlogopolicies

View the major policies adopted by the ÌÇÐÄlogoHouse of Delegates.

2024 Legislative and Regulatory Accomplishments

Efforts to educate lawmakers are highlighted in 2024’s yearly review of the ADA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and in the state legislatures around the country. The ÌÇÐÄlogois proud to introduce or advocate for over 150 bills or regulations during the second session of the 118th Congress. Some notable accomplishments in 2024 include efforts to expand the oral health care workforce, enhance access to care for underserved populations including veterans, and improve the dental insurance landscape.

Legislative Action Center

Take action on critical legislation affecting oral health and dental care.

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