NDAP advocates for systemic change at every level — from the exam room to the legislature. We believe that oral health is inseparable from overall health, and that every patient deserves a champion in their corner.
NDAP is committed to improving oral health literacy and empowering patients, caregivers, and providers through accessible educational content, advocacy tools, and community-focused resources. Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools a patient can have.
"Your Dental Advocate" monthly educational articles covering dental insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, senior oral health, navigating treatment plans, patient rights, and oral-systemic health awareness.
Downloadable guides, advocacy materials, insurance and billing education, Medicare resources, and industry updates — all designed to support patients, caregivers, providers, and advocates. Access Community Resources →
NDAP actively participates in senior wellness fairs, public health initiatives, educational workshops, and advocacy collaborations throughout California and beyond. Our outreach efforts are designed to connect communities with the resources, education, and advocacy support they deserve.
Promoting oral-systemic health connections, patient advocacy, insurance literacy, and the importance of preventive care in underserved communities.
Linking individuals and families with local resources, healthcare navigation support, and advocacy tools.
Prioritizing seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income communities who face the greatest access barriers.
📍 Sacramento, California | 📅 June 20, 2026
NDAP is proud to participate as the first dental advocacy nonprofit represented at this community event focused on senior wellness, healthcare education, and community resources. Join us!
Millions of Americans struggle silently with dental pain, insurance confusion, lack of access to care, financial barriers, and the overwhelming complexity of navigating healthcare systems. Too often, patients feel unheard, overwhelmed, and alone — without anyone to guide them forward.
Unaddressed Dental Pain
Millions delay or forgo dental care due to cost, confusion, or lack of access — leading to worsening health outcomes and preventable suffering.
Complex benefit structures, billing disputes, and coverage gaps leave patients without the care they need and deserve.
Older adults face disproportionate barriers to oral healthcare — from Medicare gaps to mobility limitations and fixed incomes.
"After years of trying… NDAP got my orthodontics covered 100%. I can finally start treatment."
"They removed the uncertainty and gave us peace of mind to move forward."
"Helped with claims I didn't even know I could submit and coordinated my care."
"Step-by-step guidance, insurance help, and real results."
The National Dental Advocacy Program (NDAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging gaps in access to oral healthcare through patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, insurance education, and community outreach — especially for seniors, medically complex patients, individuals with disabilities, and underserved communities.