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More than 157,000 dentists 1working together.

Highest level of participation 2among health care associations.

Patient education materials 3with credible content and cutting-edge graphics.

Resources to make your 4practice more efficient.

Resources to be a better dentist.5

A powerful voice in Washington, 6D.C., and the state capitals.

Legislative decisions about 7oral health care made with your input.

Legislative decisions about small 8business made with your input.

Give Kids A Smile® Day, the 9largest charitable oral health program in the U.S.

ADPAC, the number one health 10care PAC in 2008 elections.

The Paffenbarger 11Research Center (PRC) holds over 70 patents.

Funding for ground-breaking 12dental research.

$1.4 million disbursed for 13research, education, access to care and charitable assistance by the ADA Foundation.

Volunteer programs to help the 14needy at home and around the

Legal support for dentists’ 15rights in lawsuits with managed care plans.

Legal support to maintain the 16dentist and patient as treatment decision makers.

Expanded programs with no dues 17increase in 2008 and 2009.

Support for states that 18want to implement community water fluoridation.

Free 19 Guide for Compliance with the New Red Flags Rule.

Research to advance 20understanding of oral systemic health.

Work with the American Hospital 21Association on guidelines for the prevention of infective endocarditis.

Tools and tips to help 22your practice thrive at dentalpracticehub.ada.org.

ADA CE Online—earn CE when 23and where it’s convenient for you.

Essential Oral Health Care 24Act supported by nearly 60 cosponsors.

Evidence-based dentistry Web 25site at ebd.ada.org.

Programs to enhance your 26leadership skills.

Programs to help you improve 27your community.

Institute for Diversity 28in Leadership.

Significant discounts on 29patient education and practice management products.

Find A Dentist on ADA.org 30drives new patients to ADA member dentists.

Free 31 Advertising Basics for Dentists: A Guide to Federal and State Rules and Standards.

Credible scientific information at 32your fingertips.

Contract Analysis Service 33review of unsigned dental benefit contracts.

ADA Dental Minute 34broadcast more than 10,000 times each month.

Free caries risk assessment forms. 35

20,000 member e-mails to 36Congress delay the FTC Red Flags Rule.

Support to exempt dental 37practices from the FTC Red Flags Rule.

Support for legislation to allow 38small business loans for dental offices in underserved areas.

Support for legislation to permit 39dental school graduates to deduct more interest on their student loans.

OralLongevity™ campaign 40to encourage seniors to visit their dentist.

OralLongevity™ advertising 41reached more than 14 million consumers.

National broadcast about oral 42health during pregnancy reached 4.1 million people.

Support for states to increase the 43Medicaid reimbursement rate.

Development of bone grafting 44materials to enable dental implants in one step.

New product information that’s 45unbiased and scientifically sound from the ADA Professional Product Review™.

Ninety percent of ADPAC-46supported Congressional seats won in 2008.

Support for elected officials 47who understand the importance of dentistry.

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20,000 member e-mails to Congress delay the FTC Red Flags Rule.

14Volunteer programs to help the needy at home and around the world.

Support for elected officials 48committed to the nation’s oral health.

Research on fluoride content 49of infant formulas.

Evidence-based clinical 50recommendations on fluoride supplements and infant formula.

Other health care associations 51trust the ADA as their oral health resource.

Work with the American 52Diabetes Association on the relationship of oral health and diabetes.

Video news release about 53holiday sweets aired in all top 10 media markets.

Support for student loan 54forgiveness programs for dentists in underserved areas.

Course to manage 55emergencies related to sedation and general anesthesia.

Collaboration with the 56American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Research Foundation.

Immediate help if your office 57or home is damaged in an emergency or disaster.

Financial assistance for dentists 58struggling due to injury or illness.

You’re not alone.59

Scholarships for 60students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Going Green61 initiative with recommendations for “greening” your dental practice.

ADA/Forsyth EBD Course helps 62you appraise and implement new treatment options.

Support and solutions for 63managing stress, depression and substance abuse.

Solutions for an ergonomic office 64and avoiding work-related injuries.

Work with ANSI and ISO to 65develop standards for lead in dental materials.

Reforms to pediatric dental care 66for Medicaid-eligible children.

Meth Mouth education for 67students and prisoners.

Flexible spending account 68legislation to cover dental products.

Work with EPA to promote 69self-regulation and use of amalgam separators.

Work with OSHA on 70ergonomics self-regulation in the dental practice.

Work to deter on-campus 71marketing of soft drinks to school children.

Support of legislation to extend 72special pays and bonuses for military and uniformed dentists.

Evidence-based clinical 73recommendations on pit and fissure sealants.

Graduate-level business training 74from the ADA and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Success Dental Student 75Programs to enrich the dental education experience.

Medicaid Provider Symposium 76to increase oral health access for Medicaid recipients.

Access to Dental Care Summit.77

Commitment to pilot the 78Community Dental Health Coordinator model to improve access to care.

Dentists sharing their clinical 79experience.

Dentists giving back to 80their profession.

Support to maintain the dentist 81as the leader of the dental team.

Shared belief that all 82Americans should have access to oral health care.

Our Legacy—Our Future83 campaign to raise $500 million for dental education.

ADA librarians will help you 84conduct research and locate published dental information.

The Survey Center continuously 85collects and evaluates current industry data.

Free Health Screening Program 86at ADA Annual Session.

Programs to support the unique 87needs of new dentists.

Nearly half a million needy kids 88were treated on Give Kids A Smile Day® 2009.

Credible information that’s 89easily available.

State and regional political 90education training seminars.

Work to establish and maintain 91high standards, ethics and integrity in dental education.

Trusted source of credible 92oral health care information for the public.

More than 4 million visitors 93annually to ADA.org.

Endorsed providers make it 94easier to manage your practice.

Endorsed providers free up more 95time to care for your patients.

Preventive care for your practice.96

Preserving dentistry—health 97care that works.

Positive relationships with state 98and local dental societies.

More than 300 products carry 99the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

Support for states to increase 100Medicaid funding for children’s dental care.

79Dentists sharing their clinical experience.

Work with states to halt the 101distribution of false information about amalgam safety.

Dental schools receive free 102ADA Practice Management Library Resources.

Volunteer opportunities in 103the online International Volunteer Directory.

A common goal to care for 104those in need.

Discovering that volunteers get 105back as much as they give.

Feeling good about106your profession.

ADA Humanitarian Award for 107volunteer service in the U.S. and abroad.

Huge member discounts off 108registration fee to the country’s largest dental meeting, ADA Annual Session.

Opportunity to see all the latest 109products and technologies at ADA Annual Session.

60% of CE course seats are 110free at ADA Annual Session.

Networking with your colleagues.111

Free subscription to 112 JADA, the most-trusted scientifi c publication in dentistry.

Free subscription to 113ADA News, the most-read publication in dentistry.

Five 114 JADA international editions: India, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and the Middle East.

Immediate updates of breaking 115dental news on ADA.org and in e-publications.

Second generation amorphous 116calcium phosphate-fl uoride complex developed at the Paffenbarger Research Center (PRC).

Improvements to fl uoride- 117releasing varnishes by the PRC.

EBD Champions, 118promoting the practice of evidence-based dentistry.

Discounts on hotels and car rentals.119

One number to call for answers.120

A staff of 400 ready to assist you.121

Reduced membership dues for 122student dentists.

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Evidence-based clinical 124recommendations on oral cancer screening.

The ADA 125 Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct helps us live up to our obligations as dental professionals.

Legislative support for a loan 126repayment program for dental school faculty.

National Dental 127Benefi ts Conference.

Led opposition to taxes on 128health care services, including employer-paid health benefi ts.

The Resident Report129 —information for dentists pursuing advanced dental education.

The Washington National Health 130Policy Externship, a collaboration with the American Student Dental Association.

Strategic partnerships with oral 131health industry leaders.

Support for national 132licensure examination.

Programs designed to meet the 133unique needs of Federal Dental Service members.

Support for the Indian 134Health Service to promote volunteerism in clinics and develop educational tools.

Tips to develop an effective 135marketing plan and acquire new patients are in the free downloadable brochure, ADA Marketing Resources.

Sample patient satisfaction 136surveys to download at dentalpracticehub.ada.org.

A reliable resource for 137information about compliance to changes in HIPAA regulations.

A staff of experts to help 138you understand more than 6,000 pages of health care reform legislation.

A seat at the table in the debate 139about health care reform.

Tips on ADA.org to prepare your 140dental team to deal with H1N1.

Effective Infection Control141 DVD and workbook available through the ADA Catalog.

Support for increased 142competition in the dental benefi ts marketplace and the repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act.

Free booklet for members, 143McCarran Ferguson Act—Some Key Points for ADA Members.

ADA-branded oral health 144information available free to consumers in 4,800 Rite Aid stores.

More than 85 percent of 145consumers are aware of the ADA.

Consumers believe our purpose 146is to improve oral health.

Competitive prices on life, disability 147and business overhead insurance.

No sales commissions on 148insurance plans.

Easy, affordable 149retirement planning.

Displaying the ADA member 150logo enhances your reputation as a dentist who cares about the public’s oral health.

Free industry reports to help improve your practice.

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