The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) is a national non-profit organization that represents the directors and staff of state territorial public health agency programs for oral health. With a history dating back to 1948, ASTDD formulates and promotes national dental public health policy, assists in program development and implementation, and provides information and conferences for dental public health professionals.
ASTDD's mission is to ensure optimal oral health through a strong governmental presence in states and territories, supporting oral health programs, addressing health equity, integrating oral health into overall health, and promoting evidence-based policies and practices. Membership is open to dental public health officers, public agencies, voluntary organizations, tribal entities, and health professionals interested in dental public health.
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