Lobby Day

Please join us at the Massachusetts State House. Event starts at 9am in the Gardner Auditorium with a light breakfast. We will have speakers address our legislative priorities and set up meetings with their local representatives and senators offices to advocate for:

• Botox, An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox (lead sponsors: Pavel Payano, Frank A. Moran, & Manny Cruz)
• Dental Therapy, An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents (lead sponsors: Jason Lewis, Pat Duffy)
• Nitrous Oxide , An Act relative to dental hygienists (lead sponsors: Michael O. Moore & Sean Garballey)
• Public Health Dental Hygienist third party billing, An Act relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements (lead sponsor: Jason Lewis, Pat Duffy)
• Dentist & Dental Hygienist (DDH) Compact (lead sponsors: John Cronin, Bud Williams)

Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Doors open
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Speakers

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Light breakfast
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Meetings with Representitive and Senetor offices

What is Lobby Day?
Lobby Day is an annual event where dental hygienists and dental hygiene students from across Massachusetts come together at the State House to advocate for our profession and the oral health of our communities. This is a unique opportunity for us to meet directly with legislators and their staff to discuss important issues that impact dental hygienists, patients, and the future of oral health care in our state.

Why is Lobby Day Important?
By participating in Lobby Day, we:

• Raise Awareness: Educate lawmakers about key concerns and the critical role dental hygienists play in improving public health.
• Shape Policy: Advocate for legislation that advances our profession, expands access to care, and supports patients’ oral health needs.
• Take Action: Present information on specific bills and encourage legislators to support policies that benefit dental hygiene and public health.
• Create Change: By engaging directly with policymakers, we influence decisions that shape the future of dental hygiene in Massachusetts.
• Amplify Our Voice: Show a united front as a profession, ensuring our concerns and priorities are heard at the highest levels.

Your participation makes a difference! Join us in driving positive change for dental hygiene and oral health care in Massachusetts.

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Boston, Meetups in Boston.