06/04/2026
🦷 Helping Shape the Future of Dentistry in Oregon
Behind every regulation and policy that impacts dental practices and patient care, there should be a strong voice representing the realities of dentistry. That's where the Oregon Dental Association's Regulatory Affairs Council (RAC) comes in.
RAC serves as a critical link between Oregon dentists, regulatory agencies, legislators, and policymakers. The council monitors, analyzes, and helps shape regulatory policies affecting the dental profession, ensuring that decisions are informed by real-world clinical experience and support the needs of both providers and patients.
RAC members:
✔️ Develop ODA's legislative agenda and policy priorities
✔️ Review and develop strategies related to Oregon Board of Dentistry, Oregon Health Authority, and other state agency matters
✔️ Advise ODA leadership on state and federal regulatory policy issues
✔️ Help identify dentists to serve in advisory roles with affiliated organizations
✔️ Support member education and communication when regulatory changes occur
✔️ Bring member concerns and ideas forward for discussion
✔️ Serve as ambassadors for organized dentistry and member engagement
By participating in RAC, dentists have a direct role in shaping the policies, regulations, and legislative priorities that impact oral health care and the practice of dentistry throughout Oregon.
📣 Interested in making a difference?
RAC is seeking dentists who want to help review, develop, and influence policies that affect patient care and the profession. Members gain firsthand insight into regulatory and legislative decision-making while ensuring the perspective of practicing dentists is heard.
To learn more about joining RAC, contact Brett Hamilton, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, at [email protected].
Together, we can help shape the future of dentistry in Oregon.
