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
2008 HDA 16th Annual Meeting
Simply marvelous! That is how we would describe our recently held Annual Meeting in Carefree, Arizona. Thanks to all of our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, leadership, staff and resort personnel - this was one of our best meetings to date! Pictures and event wrap up will soon be available on the website for viewing. Check back soon.
2009 HDA Election Results
Our newly elected members of the HDA Board of Trustees are:
Dr. Lilia Larin - Treasurer
Dr. Irubiel Barbosa - Trustee (2nd term)
Dr. Manuel Cordero - Trustee
Dr. Aldo Sordelli - Trustee (2nd term)
HDA Kicks Off 2009 Membership Drive
HDA Kicks Off 2009 Membership Drive: $99 in 2009!
HDA new and existing professional members will enjoy a special rate for 2009 Membership Dues of $99 by joining or renewing prior to January 1, 2009. All applications must be emailed, faxed, or postmarked NO LATER THAN December 31st, 2008.
Effective January 1, 2009, Professional membership dues will increase to $150.
Current members should watch their mail for an October dues notice, take advantage of this special offer, and tell their non-member friends to join now! Special rate applies to new and renewing Professional Members only. Click for 2009 HDA Professional Membership Application