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Advocacy<\/h1>\n

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Stay up-to-date on the legislative, regulatory, and insurance issues that affect your dental practice.<\/h2>\n

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Access to care<\/a><\/h2>\n

MDA works to address barriers and to implement solutions to oral health care.<\/p>\n

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Dental benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n

Helping MDA dentists cope with the ever-changing dental benefits market.<\/p>\n

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Dental PAC<\/a><\/h2>\n

Support political leaders and candidates who share our views of dentistry.<\/p>\n

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In-office dental plans<\/a><\/h2>\n

MDA members want to provide affordable dental care to their uninsured or underinsured patients, or want an alternative to participating with dental benefit companies. The MDA, ADA, and the MDA-endorsed Quality Dental Plans will help you set up and administer your IOP.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LEARN MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”drop-shadow-box”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Legislative action center<\/a><\/h2>\n

This online platform connects you directly to lawmakers, while providing you with easy-to-use tools to advocate for dentistry\u2019s position on hot-button legislative issues.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]LEARN MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”drop-shadow-box”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Running for office<\/a><\/h2>\n

Deciding to run for public office is a big decision. This guide is designed to provide information that will help you make an informed decision and give you an idea of what is involved in running a successful campaign.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]LEARN MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The practice of dentistry is changing rapidly, as are changes in the political climate and in the insurance industry. The threats to dentistry are real and they are growing. Stay up-to-date on the legislative, regulatory, and insurance issues that affect your dental practice. Get involved, let your voice be heard, and help keep dental professional strong.<\/p>\n

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