Protecting the Profession

THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS, PLUS YOUR VOICE equals major political clout in the halls of Tallahassee’s Capitol and Washington, D.C. Because the FDA represents the majority of Florida’s dentists, our voice is taken seriously, making us Florida’s oral health authority.

FDAPAC AND ADPAC Dentistry’s state and federal political action committees ensure the association has a place at the table when lawmakers are addressing legislation that affects dentistry. The FDA Political Action Committee (FDAPAC) Board of Directors works diligently to identify and support dental-friendly candidates. The American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) works to help elect prodental national candidates.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER This online platform connects you directly to lawmakers, while providing you with easy-to-use tools to advocate for dentistry’s position on hot-button legislative issues.

CAPITAL REPORT & DDOH HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO Capital Report, an e-newsletter, is dedicated to legislative activities, bill progress and legislators’ positions on FDA initiatives. Capital Report is sent weekly during the legislative session and every other month outside of session — all to help keep you well-informed. The Dentists’ Day on the Hill (DDOH) highlights video is produced to showcase members’ involvement in advocacy during session.

GOVERNMENTAL ACTION COMMITTEE Meeting weekly during Florida’s legislative session, a committee of your peers is dedicated to developing strategies to address legislative issues that impact you, your patients and your practice. The Governmental Action Committee (GAC) also meets before each Board of Dentistry meeting to prepare the FDA’s position on issues that impact the dental profession.

LEGISLATIVE CONTACT DENTISTS FDA members can volunteer to be a legislative contact dentist to educate legislators about FDA priorities and help them understand the impact legislation could have on the public and the dental profession. These close relationships are vital to the success of the FDA’s legislative agenda.

For additional information on legislative and political advocacy, email gao@floridadental.org.