NYSDA Goes to Washington

NYSDA Goes to Washington

WHEN THE ADA CALLED for participants for its annual Dentist and Student Lobby Day, more than 1,200 people responded. It was the largest attendance in the event’s seven-year history. Among those who answered the call to assemble in Washington, D.C., April 7-9 was a delegation of dentists and dental students representing NYSDA. They came prepared to advocate for dentistry, speaking with lawmakers about issues such as student loan reform, dental benefit fees and workforce challenges.

Setting out for The Hill from ADA headquarters in Washington, D.C., are, from left, New York County President-Elect Vera Tang, NYSDA President-Elect Prabha Krishnan, NYSDA Executive Director Greg Hill, NYS Dental Foundation Secretary Robert Peskin, Nassau County.

Dental advocates include, from left: Patty Marcucia, assistant to Executive Office, NYSDA; NYS Dental Foundation Chair Maria Maranga; Briana McNamee, NYSDA Director Governmental Affairs.