Advocacy
Learn more about how NC’s practice environment
didn’t happen by accident
The North Carolina Dental Society and the ADA are looking out for you. We constantly monitor the issues that affect dental health care and the dental profession. You make this possible through your membership and PAC donations.
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Legislative Information
Dentists: Know the process – know your legislators in North Carolina and congressional delegation in Washington. Contact your legislators and introduce yourself today. Get to know them before you need them.
- Suppose a bill negatively affecting the practice of dentistry is introduced in the NC General Assembly?
- Suppose a bill negatively affecting the practice of dentistry is introduced in the United States Congress?
- What happens to these bills?
- How do we respond as a profession?
- How do we respond as individuals?
That’s where you come in. We keep you posted on bills that affect our profession. We have staff and lobbyists who advocate for you, but, even the best lobbyist is not as effective as members like you, making your voice heard.
Both in the General Assembly (NC) and the US Congress, a bill is introduced into either the House or Senate. It then goes to a committee for study, hearings and recommendations. That is where the action is. That is where you can have the most powerful effect.
Write. Call. Request to appear at a hearing. Meet with your legislators when they are back home in your district. Get involved. It is critical.
Contact the NCDS to get a list of your state and federal legislators and the committees they serve on. We’ll provide you with talking points on important issues and policies that affect dental health and the dental profession.
Contact Your Legislator
North Carolina
Bill Status Info Desk: 919-733-7779
Principal Clerk, House: 919-733-7760
Principal Clerk, Senate: 919-733-7761
US Congress, Washington, DC
Senate and House Bill Status: 202-225-1772
Congressional Research: 202-707-5700
Secretary of Senate: 202-224-2115
Clerk of House: 202-225-7000
Senate Website: www.senate.gov
House Website: www.house.gov
Write a Letter
NC General Assembly
The Honorable (name of Legislator)
NC House of Representatives
NC Senate
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Representative (last name)
Dear Senator (last name):
Website: www.ncgleg.gov
US Congress
The Honorable (name of Senator)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator (last name):
Dear Representative (last name):
The Honorable (name of Congressperson)
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable (name of Legislator)
NC House of Representatives
NC Senate
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Representative (last name)
Dear Senator (last name):
Website: www.ncgleg.gov
US Congress
The Honorable (name of Senator)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator (last name):
Dear Representative (last name):
The Honorable (name of Congressperson)
U. S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
