What You Can Do for Your Profession
Dentistry is one of many legislated professions. Government not only affects you personally, but it also affects how you practice dentistry and how you operate as a small businessperson.
You can make a difference. You have the ability to influence legislators and the opinions they have about issues – and armed with the information in this manual and the membership assistance of the Public Policy Department of the California Dental Association – you can exercise your political strength.
As one of the community’s respected health care professionals, you are way ahead of the curve. You may already be involved in local business organizations and have met community and state legislative leaders.
This handbook contains practical information so that you can begin your involvement in “grass roots” politics. We hope to provide you with a level of comfort and the tools you need to make a difference for you, your practice, and your patients.