PRINTER'S NO. 1688

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

330

Session of

2018

INTRODUCED BY WAGNER, MARTIN, BARTOLOTTA, GREENLEAF, BROWNE,

DINNIMAN, COSTA, BREWSTER, SCAVELLO, SCHWANK, RAFFERTY,

VOGEL, HUTCHINSON, FOLMER, STREET, KILLION, VULAKOVICH,

WHEREAS, In July 1868, a convention of dentists was held at

Lititz Springs, sparking the idea of forming a State dental

society; and

WHEREAS, In December 1868, a convention of delegates met in

Philadelphia to establish the Pennsylvania State Dental Society;

and

WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania State Dental Society changed its

name to the Pennsylvania Dental Association in 1958; and

WHEREAS, The purpose of the Pennsylvania Dental Association

is to "serve the public, improve their health, promote the art

behalf of the public to governmental bodies and educate the

public about the prevention of oral disease and promote good

oral health; and

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania Dental Association members provide

millions in donated care through programs that improve access to

dental care in this Commonwealth, including MOM-n-PA, Donated

Dental Services, Give Kids a Smile and "National Children's

Dental Health Month"; and

WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Dental Association strives to work

with policymakers at the Federal, State and local levels to

WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Dental Association is celebrating

its 150th anniversary April 27 through 28, 2018, in Hershey, to

raise awareness of the dental profession and the importance of

oral health as integral to overall health and well-being;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate commemorate the 150th anniversary

of the Pennsylvania Dental Association and commend its members

for advocating for patients, providing quality oral health care

to residents of this Commonwealth and strengthening the economy

of our communities; and be it further