EDUCATINGdental professionals and the public about why independently owned practices (owned by dentists and not private equity/corporations) are in everyone's best interest | protectingpatients and dentists against unfair insurance practices that restrict patient choice and undermine patient-doctor relationships | REPORTINGabusive and deceptive trade practices to legislative representatives, regulatory commissions, and appropriate government agencies | ADVOCATINGfor the profession of dentistry while upholding the highest standards of care for patients |