Call to Action for Critical Dental Workforce Investments: Support HB 2979

House Bill 2979 is a workforce funding package, led by the ODA, that aims to address the dental assistant and hygienist shortage affecting dentists statewide. The bill supports the current workforce and expands the pipeline of dental professionals. You can make your voice heard by sending a letter to legislators asking them to support this bill – click here for a template. We also encourage you to add a personal story – how has the workforce crisis affected you?

You can read more about HB 2979 and ODA’s advocacy efforts here.