Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) recently met with members of the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA).

    The members discussed a range of health issues—especially and including dental care. Among the items talked about was the advancement of oral health programs and ways to improve enhance public—private partnerships to benefit New Jersey’s seniors and others in need.  They also reviewed legislative efforts to boost recommended dental care for low income individuals.

    The group is in Washington on behalf of 4,700 members of the NJDA for the American Dental Association Washington Leadership Conference being held this week.

    Smith, a senior member of Congress, represents large parts of Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean counties. He is the Dean of the New Jersey Delegation, and co-chairs numerous health caucuses including the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's and the Coalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE).