You’re Not Just a Student—You’re a Leader
Make Your Voice Heard. Protect Your Future Profession. Advance Oral Health.
Dentistry in New York faces constant change—from legislation affecting licensure and scope of practice to insurance reforms and public health initiatives. As a student dental advocate, you can play a direct role in shaping the laws and policies that will govern your future profession and impact patient care. Your perspective as a future dentist is powerful, and your voice matters now.
What Is a Student Dental Advocate?
A Student Dental Advocate is a dental student who takes an active role in shaping the future of dentistry through policy, leadership, and public engagement. You don’t have to wait until graduation to make a difference—your voice matters now.
Your Role as a Student Advocate
As a student dental advocate, you can:
- Attend NYSDA Advocacy Day in Albany.
- Meet with lawmakers and share your perspective as a future dentist.
- Participate in grassroots campaigns and letter-writing efforts.
- Stay informed on key issues through NYSDA updates and webinars.
- Join your school’s ASDA/NYSDA advocacy team.
Get Started
Join NYSDA as a Student Member, Connect with Your Advocacy Chair, Stay Informed, and Attend Events.
Becoming a NYSDA student member is free and gives you access to exclusive advocacy tools, updates, and opportunities to make your voice heard. Connect with your school’s advocacy chair, get involved in local efforts, participate in Advocacy Day, webinars, and networking opportunities, and stay in the loop by following NYSDA on social media and sharing your perspective.
Why Should Students Get Involved?
- Build Your Network: Connect with dentists, legislators, and leaders across New York State.
- Learn Beyond the Classroom: Understand how laws and policies impact your future practice and patients.
- Become a Leader Early: Advocacy experience sets you apart in residency, interviews, and leadership.
- Protect Your Future: Help shape the laws that will govern your career, from licensure to insurance reform.
Key Issues We Champion
- Student loan reform and debt relief
- Licensure modernization and portability
- Fair dental insurance practices
- Access to care for underserved communities
- Support for dental education funding
Contact Us
For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at (518) 465-0044
Address: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd #602, Albany, NY 12211
For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at (518) 465-0044
Address: 20 Corporate Woods Blvd #602, Albany, NY 12211
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