Efforts to educate lawmakers are highlighted in 2021’s yearly review of the ADA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. The ongoing actions to protect dentists and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the successful introduction of numerous bi-partisan bills on oral health and dentistry were some of the many accomplishments in 2021.
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2021 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Accomplishments
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Overcoming the financial and administrative barriers to dental care.
Curbing the high rates of addiction, overdose and death from opioid pain medications.
Tackling the alarming levels of educational debt faced at graduation.
Driving tax policies that help dentists in all practice settings to thrive.
Preventing oral disease through education and community-based interventions.
Shaping the regulatory environment that affects the practice of dentistry.
Lobbying Congress to protect dental staff, patients and practices during the pandemic.
Learn what you can do to navigate the challenges of COVID-19.
Learn about ADPAC and get answers to common questions.
Help ensure dentistry’s long-term success (Members-only).
Make your voice heard at the ADA’s annual lobbying conference.
Email us to get more information on ADPAC.
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