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America’s leading oral health advocate — fighting for what matters to you and your patients.

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Current ADA policies

View the major policies adopted by the ADA House of Delegates.

2023 Legislative and Regulatory Accomplishments

Efforts to educate lawmakers are highlighted in 2023’s yearly review of the ADA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and in the state legislatures around the country. The ADA’s actions to protect dentists and patients by, for example, working with Congress to bolster the dental and medical workforce and increase access to health care and the continued efforts to improve the dental insurance landscape were some of the many accomplishments in 2023.


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Recruiting and retaining a robust dental workforce. New licensure compact information.
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Making dental insurance work better for dentists and their patients. 
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Tackling the alarming levels of educational debt faced at graduation.
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Overcoming the financial and administrative barriers to dental care.
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Shaping the regulatory environment that affects the practice of dentistry.
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Preventing oral disease through education and community-based interventions.
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Learn about ADPAC and get answers to common questions.
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Help ensure dentistry’s long-term success (Members-only).
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Make your voice heard at the ADA’s annual lobbying conference.
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Email us to get more information on ADPAC.
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Legislative Action Center

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

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