Supporting ADPAC by becoming a Friend of Dentistry, is a strategic way for corporations to advocate for policies that align with their business objectives and the interests of their industry. ADPAC works to ensure that dentistry has a strong voice in Washington, helping to shape legislation on issues like oral health funding, dental workforce development, public health programs, and insurance reform. By supporting a PAC like ADPAC, you can strengthens your role as a committed stakeholder in the dental profession, building goodwill with practitioners, patients, and policymakers alike.

Moreover, contributing to a PAC demonstrates corporate responsibility and leadership in shaping a policy environment that fosters innovation, public health, and access to care. For a company deeply embedded in oral health outcomes and prevention, it is essential to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made that impact the marketplace and those who deliver care. ADPAC gives the dental profession, and its supporters, a platform to engage in bipartisan advocacy and ensure lawmakers understand the real-world impact of proposed legislation. In short, supporting ADPAC helps align corporate goals with public policy priorities that promote both better oral health and a stronger dental community.

Hard money has many restrictions on how it is raised and spent and must be fully reported to the Federal Election Commission. It is raised from individuals, who can contribute up to $5,000 to a Political Action Committee, like the American Dental Political Action Committee, per year. ADPAC may contribute $5,000 to a federal candidate, per election.

Soft money is raised from corporations, associations, and individuals. There are no limits on the amount of soft money a corporation or individual can contribute, however, political candidates cannot accept soft dollars directly. Contributions to the Political Education Fund are considered soft money and ADPAC may use these funds to support issues advocacy.