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ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting

Aug 9, 2024
"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"
The American Dental Association sent a letter to state dental society executive directors regarding the American Legislative Exchange Council’s recently proposed model legislation on dental therapy. ALEC describes itself as a nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators “dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism.” Read the full article.