Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

What Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors does

The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) is a national non-profit professional association founded in 1948 that represents the chief dental public health officers from all 50 US states, US territories, and freely associated states. ASTDD formulates national dental public health policy, assists state and territorial oral health programs in program development and implementation, produces evidence-based guidance, and advocates for oral health integration into overall public health. The organization operates as one of 20 affiliates of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and is led by Executive Director Matthew Zaborowski, Deputy Executive Director Christine Wood, and Business Manager Cheryl Thomas, supported by a small staff (1-10 employees) distributed between Victor, New York and Reno, Nevada.

ASTDD's core offerings are knowledge, policy, and data products rather than technology products. These include the National Oral Health Data Portal, Basic Screening Survey (BSS) Toolkits for children and older adults, Best Practice Approach Reports, State Synopses annual reports, State Oral Health Program Competencies and Assessment Tools, Policy Statements, a Performance Management Toolkit, an Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual, and fluoridation resources. Products are distributed primarily through the ASTDD website, monthly Spotlight Presentations, Ask Matt Mondays webinars, and the co-hosted annual National Oral Health Conference (NOHC). Recent launches include a 2027-2030 Strategic Framework (July 2026), a Best Practice Approach Report on integrating oral health into primary care, and an advocacy guidebook for state oral health program leaders (December 2025).

ASTDD's business model combines membership dues (Individual Associate at $75/year and Organizational Associate at $400/year), annual conference registration fees from NOHC, and likely federal grant funding (CDC Division of Oral Health has funded ASTDD projects including BSS revisions). The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with member acquisition focused on chief dental public health officers, professional networking through committees, and engagement via the listserv, newsletter, and annual business meeting. ASTDD maintains formal partnerships with CDC, HRSA, NIDCR, ASTHO, AAP, AAPD, ADA, ADHA, APHA, AAPHD, CareQuest Institute, and other national dental and public health organizations.

Name

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

Legal name

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

Website

https://astdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National non-profit professional association founded in 1948 representing chief dental public health officers from all 50 US states, territories, and freely associated states, providing policy guidance, evidence-based best practice reports, surveillance toolkits, and the National Oral Health Data Portal to state and territorial oral health programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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PRIMARYHLAEALAJ

Compliance, Reporting & Regulatory Administration (ERISA/ACA/No Surprises)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Health Insurance & Managed Care/Third-Party Administration (TPA) & Administrative Services Only (ASO)

Keywords

• Dental public health
• Oral health policy
• State health programs
• Dental surveillance data
• Oral health resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues - Individual Associate: Individual Associate member dues of $75.00 per year. Open to any public agency, voluntary organization, tribal entity, and health professionals employed or interested in dental public health.
2. Membership Dues - Organizational Associate: Organizational Associate Membership dues are $400 per year. Available to public agencies, voluntary organizations, tribal entities, and health professionals.
3. National Oral Health Conference: Annual conference provides educational programming and networking for the dental public health community. Registration fees support organizational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASTDD is a national non-profit professional association that supports state and territorial oral health programs through membership services, policy and best-practice guidance, standardized surveillance tools, and an annual conference. Its deliverables include the National Oral Health Data Portal, Basic Screening Survey Toolkits, Best Practice Approach Reports, State Synopses reports, policy statements, an Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual, performance management and evaluation toolkits, and a fluoridation resource library, all made available to chief dental public health officers, associate members, and partner organizations.

Product overview

The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) provides a unified platform of public health resources and guidance for state and territorial oral health programs. The core offerings include the ASTDD National Oral Health Data Portal, Basic Screening Survey Toolkits for children and older adults, and Best Practice Approach Reports that synthesize evidence-based strategies. Supporting resources include State Synopses for annual reporting, State Oral Health Program Competencies and Assessment Tools, Performance Management Toolkits, fluoridation resources, policy statements, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual. ASTDD also produces monthly Spotlight Presentations and provides technical assistance through evaluation and quality improvement resources.

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Products and services

• Individual Associate Membership Annual membership tier at $75/year for individuals employed by or interested in dental public health, providing access to the ASTDD newsletter, listserv, committee participation, and the Annual Business Meeting.
• Organizational Associate Membership Annual membership tier at $400/year for public agencies, voluntary organizations, tribal entities, and dental public health organizations seeking alignment with state oral health programs and national policy.
• National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) Annual in-person conference co-hosted with AAPHD providing educational programming, committee meetings, and networking for the dental public health community, with paid registration.
• ASTDD National Oral Health Data Portal Centralized online platform hosted at nationaloralhealthdataportal.net providing access to national oral health data, state synopsis reports, and surveillance data for public health professionals and state program staff.
• Basic Screening Survey (BSS) Toolkits Standardized survey methodology toolkits for assessing oral health status in populations, including toolkits for children's Basic Screening Surveys and older adults at congregate meal sites or long-term care facilities.
• Best Practice Approach Reports Evidence-based guidance documents highlighting successful programmatic practices at state levels, covering topics such as school-based sealant programs, perinatal oral health, teledentistry, older adult care, and early childhood caries prevention.
• State Synopses Reports Annual reports aggregating data on state and territorial oral health program infrastructure, activities, and outcomes, including the 2025 State Synopses Summary Report covering 2023-2024 responses.
• State Oral Health Program Competencies and Assessment Tools Framework of competencies and assessment tools for state and territorial oral health programs, organized under eight domains with skill levels and evaluation instruments.
• Performance Management Toolkit Orientation and resources for state oral health programs on performance management approaches to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Fluoridation Resources Comprehensive resources including policy statements, fact sheets, and best practice reports on community water fluoridation and fluoride use.
• Dental Public Health Policy Statements Official positions and guidance documents on dental public health issues including community water fluoridation, early childhood caries, school sealant programs, teledentistry, older adult oral health, and tobacco/oral nicotine use.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual Manual with appendices providing guidance for oral health programs during public health emergencies and continuity of operations planning.
• Evaluation and Quality Improvement Resources Technical assistance, webinars, and tools for evaluating oral health programs including logic models, surveillance evaluation, and qualitative and quantitative methods.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Synopses Summary Reports aggregate data from state oral health programs annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASTDD is one of 20 affiliates of ASTHO, the national nonprofit organization representing state and territorial public health agencies. This affiliation provides ASTDD with access to broader public health networks and collaborative opportunities.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPD is a not-for-profit professional membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry with 8,400 members. ASTDD collaborates on policies, research, and continuing professional education for pediatric dental public health.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAP is a professional membership organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians. ASTDD collaborates with the AAP Section on Oral Health to improve children's oral health through collaborative efforts.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Oral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC's Division of Oral Health collaborates with ASTDD to prevent and control oral diseases through building knowledge, tools, and networks that promote healthy behaviors and effective public health practices. CDC has funded ASTDD projects including Basic Screening Survey revisions.
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRSA is the principal Federal Agency charged with increasing access to health care for the medically underserved. ASTDD works with HRSA on oral health workforce and access issues.
• National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDCR's mission is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and dissemination of health information. NIDCR supports ASTDD's work on Healthy People 2030 oral health objectives.
• National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNOHA is a nonprofit representing a nationwide network of dental providers who care for patients in Migrant, Homeless, and Community Health Centers. ASTDD partners with NNOHA on oral health in safety-net systems.
• American Public Health Association (APHA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals with over 50,000 members. ASTDD collaborates with the APHA Oral Health Section to promote oral health to multidisciplinary audiences.
• American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPHD provides focus for meeting the challenge to improve oral health. ASTDD co-hosts the annual National Oral Health Conference with AAPHD.
• CareQuest Institute for Oral HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareQuest Institute is a nonprofit committed to building a future where every person can reach their full potential through optimal health. Partnered with ASTDD on teledentistry best practices webcast and strategic initiatives.
• American Dental Association (ADA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association representing about 152,000 member dentists. ASTDD collaborates on policies and advocacy for public oral health.
• American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADHA is the leading national organization for the more than 120,000 registered dental hygienists in the US. ADHA has a Council on Public Health that collaborates with ASTDD.
• Indian Health Service (IHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indians and Alaska Natives. ASTDD works with IHS on oral health programs for tribal populations.
• Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCHP is a national nonprofit representing directors and staff of state public health agency programs for maternal and child health. ASTDD collaborates on maternal and child oral health initiatives.
• National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACDD links chronic disease program directors of each state and US territory to provide a national forum for chronic disease prevention. ASTDD has a liaison to NACDD for collaborative work.
• American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANOHC members are statewide oral health coalitions that promote lifelong oral health by shaping policy, promoting prevention and educating the public. ASTDD serves as a resource for member coalitions.
• National Maternal and Child Health Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHRC responds to needs of states and communities in addressing public oral health issues. OHRC collaborates with ASTDD on resources for infants, children, adolescents and families.
• Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTAF supports innovative programs designed to increase effectiveness of the oral health care system. Partners with ASTDD on initiatives to improve access for underserved populations.
• Henry ScheinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortune 500 company providing healthcare products and services. Henry Schein's Charter includes furthering humanitarian relief, increasing access to health care among underserved populations, and enhancing health care advocacy.
• Organization for Safety, Asepsis & Prevention (OSAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSAP promotes infection control and safety policies and practices supported by science and research. Collaborates with ASTDD on infection prevention resources for dental sealant programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): AAPD represents the specialty of pediatric dentistry with 8,400 members. ASTDD collaborates with AAPD on policies, research, and continuing education for pediatric dental public health, making it a specialty incumbent peer.
• American Dental Association (ADA): The ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association with approximately 152,000 member dentists. While much broader in scope and focused on practicing dentists rather than public health officials, ADA is a key ASTDD partner on public oral health policy and advocacy.
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): ASTHO is ASTDD's parent affiliate and the umbrella organization representing all state and territorial public health agencies. ASTDD is one of 20 ASTHO affiliates, making ASTHO the broader incumbent governing ASTDD's relationship to state public health leadership.
• American Public Health Association (APHA): APHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals with over 50,000 members. ASTDD collaborates with APHA's Oral Health Section, and APHA serves as a broader public health incumbent that overlaps with ASTDD's policy advocacy work.
• American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA): ADHA is the leading national organization for over 120,000 registered dental hygienists. Its Council on Public Health collaborates directly with ASTDD, and ADHA serves as a comparable professional membership body in the dental ecosystem.

Emerging players

• CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: CareQuest Institute is a nonprofit focused on transforming oral health through research, education, and philanthropy. ASTDD partnered with CareQuest on teledentistry best practices and strategic initiatives, positioning it as an adjacent nonprofit peer with overlapping but distinct mission focus.

Direct peers

• American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD): AAPHD is a professional membership association focused on improving oral health through public health practice. AAPHD co-hosts the annual National Oral Health Conference with ASTDD, making it the closest peer in mission, member base, and product overlap.
• National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD): NACDD links chronic disease program directors of each state and US territory. ASTDD maintains a formal liaison to NACDD, and the two operate as sister associations with parallel membership structures, governance models, and convening functions.
• Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP): AMCHP represents directors and staff of state public health agency programs for maternal and child health. It operates as a structurally identical association to ASTDD in a parallel public health domain, making it a direct structural peer.
• National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA): NNOHA is a nonprofit representing dental providers serving Migrant, Homeless, and Community Health Centers. ASTDD and NNOHA co-published the 2026 Emergency Call to Action on federal funding, indicating tight operational and mission alignment in dental public health advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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