CDA Political Action Network
The California Dental Association represents over 23,000 dentists throughout California. CDA provides legislative advocacy and political action, but cannot be successful without the help of dentists in every part of California.
Because state legislators are now limited in the number of terms they can serve, developing the long-term relationships of yesterday are gone. It is essential that CDA have an effective grass roots network of dentists throughout California.
Attorneys, physicians, insurance companies, real estate professionals, teachers, labor unions, and nurses, to name a few, have all made commitments to state and local political activity, and we must do the same.
Organized dentistry must:
- Be a significant part of the political environment in California.
- Help elect public officials who understand the issues important to dentistry.
- Organize grass roots activities to affect the outcome of issues of concern to dentists.
The professional staff of CDA’s Public Policy Department can provide you with technical guidance and legislative information so that you can develop a successful political action program. But the relationship you develop with your legislators is what really makes the difference.