Advocacy

 

Grassroots Network

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The goal of the MDS Grassroots Network is to ensure that every legislator has the most accurate information about dentistry and oral health in the Commonwealth.

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Check the MDS Calendar for council, committee, CE, and district meetings.

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Legislative and Public Advocacy

The Council on Public Affairs and its Standing Committee on Governmental Affairs coordinates the governmental and grassroots advocacy of the Society.

Legislative Mission

The MDS has an ambitious legislative agenda to strengthen the dental team level the playing field for all dental insurance companies. In addition, the MDS monitors more than 100 pieces of legislation that impact dentistry.

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Call to Action

Plan for Improving the Oral Health of Massachusetts Residents by 2013

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Grassroots Advocacy

GrassrootsYou are the most effective advocate for dentistry!  We need your help to ensure that organized dentistry's voice is heard on Beacon Hill.  Please take a moment to visit the MDS Grassroots Page and learn how you can become part of the MDS Grassroots Network.

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MDS-PAC and MDS-People's Committee

MDS-PAC/MDS-People's CommitteeMDS-PAC/MDS-People's Committee is the political action committee and people's committee of the Massachusetts Dental Society. MDS-PAC/MDS-People's Committee supports pro-dentistry legislators and public policy initiatives that aide our patients.

Visit the MDS-PAC/MDS-People's Committee for more details and to make a contribution today!

Go to the MDS-PAC/MDS-People's Committee Page

Keep Up-To-Date with MDS Advocacy

The MDS Advocacy blog is dedicated to advancing the political education of Massachusetts Dental Society member dentists by keeping you up-to-date on the latest legislation on Beacon Hill affecting dentistry and oral health, and providing you with the information necessary to successfully advocate for pro-oral health care legislators, candidates and initiatives.

Visit the blog regularly to remain informed on legislation affecting you as a dentist and opportunities to become involved in advocacy for your profession.

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