National Dental Association (NDA)

The National Dental Association stands today as a testament to more than a century of visionary leadership, advocacy, and commitment to advancing oral health in underserved communities-particularly among African Americans. Its story is rooted in resilience and the determination to overcome systemic exclusion from the professional dental establishment of the early 20th century

Mission:
The National Dental Association promotes oral health equity among people of color by harnessing the collective power of its members, advocating for the needs of and mentoring dental students of color, and raising the profile of the profession in their communities.

NDA Goals:
• Improve the delivery of oral health care in underserved communities; and
• Improve the educational opportunities of minorities underrepresented in the oral health field.