9 Enhance the image of dentistry statewide Increase awareness of the connection between oral and p hysical health among consumers in Georgia Position GDA and member dentists as the state’s experts and leaders on oral health issues Support GDA legislative agenda Drive consumers to GDA member dental offices Through our public relations program, GDA elevates the perception of dentistry and educates the public about the importance of regular dental care and seeing a dent ist. GDA regularlydistributes news releases about member accomplishments and issues related to oral health, monitors social media and news sites, and issues statements correcting misinformation in the news. In addit ion, GDA proactively educates media, the public and legislators on the importance of oral health and regular dental care through public relations campaigns. GDA's Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me! PR campaign communicates the simple message that a healthy mouth is important to overall health. It includes digital ads featuring GDA member dentists and their patients and materials for GDA members to help spread the word. The goals of the campaign are as follows: PROMOTING THE PROFESSION For more information, visit HealthyMouthHealthyMe.org.
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