GDA Action April May 2020

Opportunities Public Relations and Communications Committee Promote a positive image of dentistry to the public, the media and to the members of the GDA. Assure that there is good communication and understanding between the GDA its members and consistent communication and understanding with other organizations pertaining to oral health and the practice of dentistry. Length of commitment 1 YEAR Education & Training Advisory Council Work with GDA staff to plan quality educational programs for GDA members. Assist with selecting relevant and timely topics and speakers to ensure strong educational events and initiatives. Length of commitment 1 YEAR GDA Committees, Councils, and Task Forces Leadership GDA Task Force Identify and recruit candidates for GDA’s annual Leadership GDA Program. Review program content and make suggestions for continual enhancement. Length of commitment 1 YEAR Peer Review & Ethics Investigate and mediate patient complaints concerning quality of care, appropriateness of treatment, and ethics. Implement and enforce code of professional standards for the Georgia Dental Association. Length of commitment 1 YEAR Constitution & Bylaws Council Review or create proposed amendments to the GDA Constitution, Bylaws, and Policy Manual and make recommendations to the GDA House of Delegates. Length of commitment 1 YEAR Medicaid Task Force Provide input and clinical perspective on issues that dentists face regarding Medicaid and the Dental Service Organizations. Task Force members need to be Medicaid providers to serve. Length of commitment 1 YEAR Detailed descriptions of all committees and councils can be found on the GDA website at: gadental.org . April/May 2020 • 41