title: The importance of belonging.
abstract: The American Dental Association is actively reaching out to the entire profession because of the importance of the profession's speaking with one clear voice. A changing context brings new issues and new questions before the profession. Without active leadership, dentists and the patients they serve may be short changed. The ADA is effectively working on behalf of all of the profession.
authors: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA. pblantondds@yahoo.com
authors: Patricia L
authors: PL
authors: Blanton
mesh_terms: D000571:American Dental Association; D003813:Dentistry / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008119:Lobbying; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014481:United States