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DTA Foundation Announces 2024 Dental Student Scholarship Winners

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WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 — The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTA Foundation) is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 Fund-A-Future Dental Student Scholarships, recognizing the exceptional dedication and leadership of dental students in serving their communities. These remarkable individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving oral health and enhancing the overall well-being of their communities. 

The 2024 DTA Foundation Dental Student Scholarship winners are: 

Full Name 

School 

Scholarship

Tamera Thomas 

Meharry Medical College 

DTA Foundation / Robert J. Sullivan Family Foundation 

D’Nai  Ashford 

UIC College of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / Benco Family Foundation 

Jason Beugnet 

Marquette University School of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / Patterson Dental  

Aleya Steckel 

Oregon Health & Science University 

DTA Foundation / Patterson Dental  

Jasmine Gray 

Howard University College of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / Darby Dental 

Ana Goldstein 

University of Florida College of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / Gary & Deborah Steinberg / Ronald & Myriam Reuben (AMD Medicom) 

Jeremie Piña 

University of Maryland School of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / Shils Entrepreneurial Fund 

Haleigh Smith 

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / PDT, Inc.  

Liza Harutyunyan 

UCSF School of Dentistry 

DTA Foundation / NSK Dental 

Lillian  Gordon 

Harvard School of Dental Medicine 

DTA Foundation / PDT, Inc.  

Amanda Milton 

LECOM School of Dental Medicine 

DTA Foundation / Al & Carol King 

These exceptional students were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants based on their remarkable dedication, leadership, and tangible contributions to their communities. The DTA Foundation remains committed to fostering the next generation of dental professionals who are not only skilled clinicians but also dedicated advocates for oral health and its effect on overall health.  

Join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Dental Student Scholarship winners! And in thanking all the generous donors in 2023 who made this year’s scholarships possible.  

Applicaitons are now open for 2025 scholarships! For more information about the DTA Foundation and its Fund-A-Future scholarship programs, please visit https://dtafoundation.org/apply/scholarships/

If you are interested in supporting scholarships, contact us through our contact us form or visit our scholarship campaign page and make a donation today!

About the DTA Foundation

The DTA Foundation’s mission is to enable access to, empower personal ownership of, and increase utilization of oral healthcare. The DTA Foundation works to achieve this mission through strategic partnerships, research, and education.

Media Contact: Sarah Miller
703.379.7755
www.dentaltradealliance.org
sarahmiller@dentaltradealliance.org