President’s Message
by Linda T. Cao, D.D.S. – NODA President
Dear NODA members,
We had a successful Louisiana Dental Association’s House of Delegates meeting and Annual Session on March 23, 2024! We welcome new delegates, Dr. Katie Dols, Dr. Mark Wightman, and Dr. Courtney Wightman for this year’s meeting in Baton Rouge, LA. Big congratulations to our district members, Dr. Jeffry Leeson on receiving the LDA’s Distinguished Service Award and Dr. Maria Burmaster on receiving the Humanitarian Award during the meeting.
It’s Lobbying Day for dentist at the National and State level in April! Thanks to the LDA and our constituents that represented dentists at the 7th annual ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day on April 7-9, 2024. We had 12 dental student representatives from the LSU School of Dentistry joining to advocate for our patients, professions, and practices. Our LDA’s Dentists Day at the Legislature is April 24, 2024! NODA appreciates all the support at the legislative meeting at the State capitol in Baton Rouge, LA!
In the month of May, we will have our annual crawfish party at The Kamp on May 10, 2024 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Please don't forget to register for this amazing event and bring your dental team members for a great outdoor gathering. Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event!
Lastly, ADA’s SmileCon® will be held October 17-19, 2024 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and registration is starting on May 8. Please make sure to register! We are looking for hosts for speakers and hospitality for any members interested in volunteering and representing our local component at the ADA’s SmileCon®! Please contact our NODA for more information.