The Organized Dentistry Coalition, or ODC, representing multiple national dental organizations including the ADA, is calling for continued support of federal oral health programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The coalition sent a letter April 30 addressed to Senate and House appropriations subcommittee leaders that emphasizes the importance of maintaining funding and infrastructure for oral health workforce development, research and prevention initiatives.
The coalition warned that proposed cuts in the president’s budget to HHS oral health programs could negatively affect public health outcomes.
Source: Organized Dentistry Coalition calls for protection of federal oral health infrastructure / ADA News