What is the Florida Dental Association?

The Florida Dental Association is a statewide, professional membership organization representing Florida-licensed dentists. FDA members are committed to protecting the health and well-being of people of all ages.News:
The FDA was established in 1884 to ensure that patients received the highest quality of care from dental professionals. With a statewide membership of over 7,000 Florida-licensed dentists, the FDA represents about 75 percent of all licensed dentists in Florida.

The FDA employs 58 professional staff members in three Tallahassee offices - two in the Mahan Executive Center on East Tennessee Street and a Governmental Affairs Office on Jefferson Street.

A constituent society of the American Dental Association, the FDA's mission is to advance public health through professional education, public advocacy, highpractice standards and improving the professional practice environment.

The FDA is the voice of Florida-licensed dentists in the Legislature. It maintains a clear and consistent message that dentistry is health care that works. The FDA supports legislation that protects the high quality of dental care that Florida's residents receive.

The FDA also sponsors statewide public-outreach programs that highlight the importance of good dental health. In February, during National Children’s Dental Health Month, Florida dentists participate in Give Kids A Smile — a program that provides free dental care to underserved children. Mouth Wise, an educational program designed to promote good dental health for elementary and middle school students, is distributed free of charge to Florida schools.

The FDA promotes dental-care access programs such as Project: Dentists Care., an FDA charitable organization. The PDC misson is t o substantially increase access to dental care for historically underserved populations in Florida by developing a network of volunteers.