The first step to becoming a strong advocate for dentistry is familiarizing yourself with current issues facing the profession. The MDS website and the American Dental Association's Action Center are both excellent resources for learning about legislation, grassroots, and political action initiatives on both the statewide and national levels.
To learn about relevant legislation in Massachusetts, visit massdental.org/legislation. You may also search for legislation by keyword on the Massachusetts Legislature's website.
To learn about federal legislation that impacts the dental profession, visit actioncenter.ada.org.