(1) To educate the component committees and members of the Virginia Dental Association regarding (a) dentist’s health, well-being, and signs of chemical dependency,  (b)  appropriate responses to different levels and kinds of distress and  (c)  appropriate sources for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; (2) to serve as an information source for concerned persons seeking help for the chemically dependent individual and (3) to render guidance and support to the chemically dependent dentist, through verification, intervention and motivation the individual to seek treatment and establish a means for follow-up evaluation. 

As a member of this committee you may be called upon to give assistance to a fellow dentist that is need of of help as ​described in the mission above.

The Committee meets at least one time a year and additional meetings scheduled at the call of the chair.  This committee has no terms and members can remain on the committee as long as they wish.

Members of the committee are appointed by the local components.  If interested in serving contact your component president or staff person.  You can also contact this committee's VDA staff liaison (listed above).