The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has been the voice for the dental profession in New York State since its founding in 1868. With almost 12,000 members, NYSDA is one of the largest state constituents of the American Dental Association. NYSDA provides its members with a powerful presence in the Legislature, business development programs, peer review, a clinical journal and educational and scientific programs that promote the art and science of dentistry. Members of organized dentistry in New York State belong to a tripartite association that includes NYSDA, a local component society and the American Dental Association. NYSDA is headquartered in Albany, New York. Its staff develops and carries out programs for the profession and the public and responds to member inquiries.