More than 1,000 dentists and dental students will come together on March 5 - 7, 2023 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. to explore the issues and take action. Plan now to attend our annual gathering.
ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day
Join thousands of dentists and dental students to advocate for your patients, profession and practice.
Registration Now Open for Lobby Day 2023!
Make your voice heard
Every year, Lobby Day gives you the chance to learn more about issues and policies that affect the nation’s oral health. Hear from political analysts, subject matter experts and dentists who are working with Congress and other federal officials to represent our industry — and find out how you can get involved. Questions? Contact the ADA’s Grassroots Advocacy Manager here or call 202.789.5168.
2023 Lobby Day Issues
The ADA advocates for the profession and the public.
Resident Education Deferred Interest Act H.R. 1202
The Medicaid Dental Benefit Act S. 570/H.R. 1342
The Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act
Lobby Day Review of the 2023 Issues
Staff from the ADA Regulatory team provide an in-depth analysis of the Lobby Day issues.
More Lobby Day materials
Download info sheets on key Lobby Day issues such as COVID-19 relief [PDF], the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) [PDF], and the postgraduate debt burden faced by many dental students.