Regardless if you are a dentist or dental hygienist practicing in Oregon, or a person trying to find a dental professional to care for your dental needs, some standard information regarding the Oregon Dental Association can be handy to you. More than 70% of Oregon’s dental professionals take part in the Oregon Dental Association’s voluntary programs, each affiliated with regional chapters in the state.

The Oregon Dental Association is a member of the American Dental Association. It has been providing education and advocacy for oral health and dental professionals since 1893. The association offers many services but their most commonly noted service is their public education campaign to educate citizens of Oregon about proper dental hygiene.

Many may not understand that Oregon’s children face a severe lack of dental hygiene. Oregon is among the most unfortunate states in the nation when it comes to providing dental care to needy families, primarily because of the remote living situation of many of the neediest inhabitants. The Oregon Dental Association is currently involved in efforts to improve the availability of dentistry for all Oregon residents.

It is best to make sure that the Oregon dental professional you see is affiliated with the Oregon Dental Association. In addition to their programs educating the general public, the ODA is actively interested in providing continuing education programs for dentists, hygienists, and other dental pros in order to ensure that you obtain the most current dental treatment and care available.

The Oregon Dental Association is also involved in advocacy programs geared at bringing government financed and/or volunteer services to those for whom services don't seem to be currently available or affordable.

The Oregon Dental Association has numerous volunteer programs which present both education and learning and dental services to disadvantaged individuals. Volunteers are needed from across the dental professions, certainly, and some volunteer options exist even for those who aren't dental professionals. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Oregon Mission of Mercy through the Oregon Dental Association’s website, oregondental.org.

Info pertaining to the Oregon Dental Association is readily available through the organization’s website. Abundant information and an up to date news feed is also readily available though their Facebook page. Those who are considering volunteering or becoming a member of the ODA would be wise to consider befriending the Oregon Dental Association on Facebook to keep abreast of the latest information in the Oregon dental community.

The Oregon Mission of Mercy also maintains a Facebook page independent of the main ODA page, which happens to be intended to give volunteers and those requiring services important information about the Oregon Dental Association and their charitable outreaches.