ASTDD provides leadership to advocate a governmental oral health presence in each state and territory, to formulate and promote sound oral health policy, to increase awareness of oral health issues, and to assist in the development of initiatives for prevention and control of oral diseases.

Welcome to the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors website. ASTDD’s members are a small group of dedicated public health professionals, the majority of whom are either dentists or dental hygienists. As you explore the site you will come to realize the critical role that our members, along with state oral health program staff, play in assuring optimal oral health for all Americans. ASTDD’s members serve as the principle point of contact within state/territorial government on issues specific to oral health.   More detail...