The Minnesota Dental Association is committed to working on behalf of its members to help enact key legislation that affects the practice of dentistry.  As a leading force in our state's public policy debates, the MDA believes the dental profession and its success affects the state's health.  Our highest priorities are to advance the dental profession, to enhance access and quality dental care for patients, and to fight unwarranted regulations of the dental profession.

The MDA proactively lobbies and brings proposals to the Legislature regarding a wide variety of legislative topics that may affect the dental profession. In our Advocacy section you can review current state legislation, the positions taken by your Association and the outcomes that resulted from its lobbying efforts.  

The MDA encourages members to actively participate in the political process by engaging local legislators in dialogue regarding issues affecting dentistry.  For assistance with identifying the legislators from your district, use the district finder in the Find Your Legislator section.

The Minnesota Dental Political Action Committee or MINDENPAC works to advance the legislative agenda of the MDA in the state legislature by supporting the candidacies of people who are supportive of dental legislation. MDA members who contribute to MINDENPAC help ensure an influential political presence at our State Capitol.