The NDA is a non-profit, professional organization with more than 1,000 members statewide, representing all areas of dentistry. Founded in 1865, the NDA is a unified organization of individual members committed to the highest quality of care for the public and a resource for advocacy, education, communication, information and fellowship. The NDA is a state component of a tripartite association where members belong to the American Dental Association, the NDA and their local component society. The NDA is governed by a 10-member board and House of Delegates, with two executive office staff to serve our members.