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        <Explanation>FIN 48 footnote from audited financial statements: The Association is exempt from income taxes pursuant to Section 501(c)(6) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code, as amended. However, revenue, less related costs of unrelated business activities (primarily from advertising income) is subject to tax. The Association is required to pay income taxes on its unrelated business income as follows: Federal income tax for 2012 and 2011 is $96,445 and $76,331 respectively. State income tax provision for 2012 and 2011 is $ 6,687 and $19,364 respectively. The tax exempt purpose of the Association and the nature in which it operates is described in the first paragraph of Note 1. The Association continues to operate in compliance with its tax exempt purpose. The Association's annual information and income tax returns filed with the federal and state governments are subject to examination for the statutory period.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Membership in the association shall consist of dental student enrolled in a predoctoral program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; person seeking enrollment in a predoctoral program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, who resides within the United States and its possessions; dental students currently enrolled in a dental school outside the United States and its possessions that is listed in the World Directory of Dental Schools compiled by the FDI World Federation.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Active predoctoral members shall participate in the election of delegates. There are two delgates for each chapter of the association. Delegates vote for officers and the executive committee.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The active predoctoral members of the Organization have the right to vote to either approve or ratify any decision made by the governing body.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The 990 was reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and presented to the Executive Committee prior to filing.</Explanation>
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