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JPhiladelphia, PA July 10, 2004 — The members of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), a Fernley & Fernley-managed trade association, and American Dental Trade Association (ADTA) have approved a plan to consolidate the two organizations into one unified North American association. The unified association will be named the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) and will be legally established on August 1, 2004, applying for 501(c)(6) status immediately.

In separate meetings on June 29th, the members of both groups overwhelmingly approved the plan to establish the new dental trade organization. Approval of the consolidation plan by the members included election of a slate of officers for the DTA and a new Board of Directors, with equal numbers of representatives from both existing organizations.

Members in good standing from both associations automatically become members of the unified Dental Trade Alliance. The existing programs and services of both organizations will continue to be available to members.

After 72 years of the dental industry being represented by two trade associations, this unification means shared services and one large voice of representation for the industry before the dental profession, government, and institutions. This is an overwhelming opportunity to grow the potential for all stakeholders involved in oral health care.

?The outcome of a unification between these two key industry associations was weighed heavily,? said Carolyn Van Eck, DTA President. ?The positive feedback from all members and the leadership, however, reinforced that this was the right decision for our industry. The support DTA received from Fernley & Fernley throughout this entire process was invaluable.?

The unification also means shared resources, both financial and human, for the association offices of ADTA and DTA. Attracting volunteer interest for both organizations from companies that were members of both was a challenge over the last 10 years, but this should subside with the unification.

For Fernley & Fernley, the unification means the opportunity to provide needed resources and services to a remote client ? the unified DTA will retain their offices in Alexandria, VA for the current time. They then plan to sell their building and relocate to other offices within the Washington, DC area. DTA Executive Kathy LaMar will remain a liaison for DTA from the Fernley offices in Philadelphia.

Historical Background
The Dental Trade Alliance, formerly the Dental Manufacturers of America, Inc., is a trade association of more than 200 U.S. dental product manufacturers, distributors, laboratories and dental market service providers. Founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the dental manufacturer, the DTA leadership saw the need in early 2000 to promote the interests of all stakeholders in the dental industry and opened its doors to industry partners and changed its name to the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA). Through quality education and a host of other world class services, the DTA is facilitating worldwide dental industry growth while enhancing its members’ competitive advantage.

The mission of the American Dental Trade Association is to represent and promote the interests of its dental trade members, to support the advancement of oral care for all Americans, to provide services which strengthen members’ business and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information in the dental industry. The ADTA is the oldest and largest trade association representing the dental industry in the United States. Founded in 1882, its membership consists of dental distributors, laboratories, and manufacturers of supplies and equipment used by the dental team. The single purpose of the ADTA is to increase the efficiency with which members operate while specifically recognizing the right of each member to determine independently their own business policies.

Fernley & Fernley, Inc. is a fourth generation family firm in the association management business representing 25 trade associations and professional societies. Fernley & Fernley holds the distinction of being among the first to receive national accreditation from the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the longest established Association Management Company in the country. Throughout the years, Fernley & Fernley has maintained a solid reputation as a leader within the association management field and in the wide spectrum of industries it serves.

To learn more about Fernley & Fernley visit our web site at www.fernley.com

JPhiladelphia, PA July 10, 2004 — The members of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), a Fernley & Fernley-managed trade association, and American Dental Trade Association (ADTA) have approved a plan to consolidate the two organizations into one unified North American association. The unified association will be named the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) and will be legally established on August 1, 2004, applying for 501(c)(6) status immediately.

In separate meetings on June 29th, the members of both groups overwhelmingly approved the plan to establish the new dental trade organization. Approval of the consolidation plan by the members included election of a slate of officers for the DTA and a new Board of Directors, with equal numbers of representatives from both existing organizations.

Members in good standing from both associations automatically become members of the unified Dental Trade Alliance. The existing programs and services of both organizations will continue to be available to members.

After 72 years of the dental industry being represented by two trade associations, this unification means shared services and one large voice of representation for the industry before the dental profession, government, and institutions. This is an overwhelming opportunity to grow the potential for all stakeholders involved in oral health care.

?The outcome of a unification between these two key industry associations was weighed heavily,? said Carolyn Van Eck, DTA President. ?The positive feedback from all members and the leadership, however, reinforced that this was the right decision for our industry. The support DTA received from Fernley & Fernley throughout this entire process was invaluable.?

The unification also means shared resources, both financial and human, for the association offices of ADTA and DTA. Attracting volunteer interest for both organizations from companies that were members of both was a challenge over the last 10 years, but this should subside with the unification.

For Fernley & Fernley, the unification means the opportunity to provide needed resources and services to a remote client ? the unified DTA will retain their offices in Alexandria, VA for the current time. They then plan to sell their building and relocate to other offices within the Washington, DC area. DTA Executive Kathy LaMar will remain a liaison for DTA from the Fernley offices in Philadelphia.

Historical Background
The Dental Trade Alliance, formerly the Dental Manufacturers of America, Inc., is a trade association of more than 200 U.S. dental product manufacturers, distributors, laboratories and dental market service providers. Founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the dental manufacturer, the DTA leadership saw the need in early 2000 to promote the interests of all stakeholders in the dental industry and opened its doors to industry partners and changed its name to the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA). Through quality education and a host of other world class services, the DTA is facilitating worldwide dental industry growth while enhancing its members’ competitive advantage.

The mission of the American Dental Trade Association is to represent and promote the interests of its dental trade members, to support the advancement of oral care for all Americans, to provide services which strengthen members’ business and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information in the dental industry. The ADTA is the oldest and largest trade association representing the dental industry in the United States. Founded in 1882, its membership consists of dental distributors, laboratories, and manufacturers of supplies and equipment used by the dental team. The single purpose of the ADTA is to increase the efficiency with which members operate while specifically recognizing the right of each member to determine independently their own business policies.

Fernley & Fernley, Inc. is a fourth generation family firm in the association management business representing 25 trade associations and professional societies. Fernley & Fernley holds the distinction of being among the first to receive national accreditation from the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the longest established Association Management Company in the country. Throughout the years, Fernley & Fernley has maintained a solid reputation as a leader within the association management field and in the wide spectrum of industries it serves.

To learn more about Fernley & Fernley visit our web site at www.fernley.com