The Hispanic Dental Association
The Hispanic Dental Association, formed in 1990, is the only national organization of dental professionals dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the Hispanic community and providing advocacy for Hispanic oral health professionals across the United States. Comprised of members that include practicing dentists, dental educators, allied dental educators and allied dental professionals as well as students, the Association works with a wide spectrum of individuals to improve education, foster research and communicate to Hispanic and non-Hispanic dental professionals and the community at large about oral health issues specific to the Hispanic community.
The Association is supported through membership dues and a Corporate Roundtable Sponsorship Program that is comprised of corporate entities who support the Association's mission. A Board of Trustees whose leadership is its Executive Committee: the President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect, Vice President and Treasurer, governs HDA. The Association also has a Foundation, the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, which is the conduit for scholarship funds. Both the Hispanic Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.
Working through its members at large, its six Professional Chapters and thirty-plus Student Chapters, the Association also strives to encourage interest in oral health careers among Hispanics and provide tools and support to those already serving the Hispanic population. 
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To Optimize the Oral Health of the Hispanic Community.
Headlines and Updates
HDA Annual Meeting Registration is now LIVE
Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE for the 2008 HDA Annual Meeting at Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, Arizona.
New this year is the Laser Hands On Pre-Conference entitled "Light Up Your Dental Practice with Lasers." Seating is limited for this session, so reserve your seat TODAY!
Come and enjoy the opportunity to network with other dental professionals and students who embrace the mission of the HDA "To Optimize the Oral Health of the Hispanic Community."
DATES: November 13 - 15, 2008
Note: When registering online at the link below, click EVENT DETAILS for more specific information about the meeting.
Click here to register
2009 HDA Election
Current HDA members in good standing have an opportunity to vote for their choice of candidates in the 2009 HDA Election. There are four (4) positions open for the Board of Trustees - the Treasurer position and three Trustees. The Treasurer will serve for a nonrenewable term of one year, at which time, he/she will advance to the position of Vice President. Each Trustee will serve a three year term. Electronic voting is available this year as well as printed voting. Watch your email or mail for notification. Deadline for election is November 10, 2008 at 5 p.m. EST. Thank you. To See Your Slate of Nominees
Corporate Round Table Sponsors
The Hispanic Dental Association is pleased to announce its newest Corporate Roundtable Sponsor, Dentist's Advantage. Dentist's Advantage can be found on the worldwide web at
http://www.dentists-advantage.com.
HDA wishes to thank all of our Corporate Sponsors for their continued support of our association and the advancement of our mission. Click to view our Corporate Round Table Sponsors