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This will then prompt you to enter in
your street address and zip code.
The website will use this information
to address and send your letter to the
correct legislator.
Enter your contact information into
the “contact information” box, add any
additional comments you would like
your legislator to know to the pre-formatted
letter, and click “send” to send the
message to your legislator.
Having PDA members contact their
legislators on key issues is pertinent
to our success as an organization.
Although PDA leadership and staff
members will often meet and
communicate with legislators regarding
issues, legislators ultimately want to
hear from their constituents, and a
legislator’s vote on a particular issue
may be impacted by hearing from PDA
member dentists. Remember, legislators
are not dentists (with few exceptions)
and it is up to you to educate them.
We strongly encourage you to call your
legislators or schedule a visit in their
district offices. But PDA’s email alert
system is a quick way to communicate
if you are running out of time.
If you have any questions about sending
action alerts, or about any of the issues
you have received an action alert
regarding, please contact the government
relations department at (800) 223-0016.
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