Author: Grace Viani

Author: Grace Viani

From Scholarship Recipient to Public Health Leader: Dr. Savannah Rose’s Story

For Dr. Savannah Rose, DMD, MPH, dentistry has always been about more than treating teeth. It is about caring for people and communities that might otherwise struggle to access care.

From Pilot Project to Lasting Impact: Dignity Health’s ICU Oral Care Story

What can happen when an innovative oral health idea gets the support it needs to get started? For Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley, a DTA Foundation-funded pilot became the

DTA Foundation Prepares for National Brush Day on November 1 and Invites Families to Join the DentSquad

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Brush Day is celebrated every year on November 1, the day after Halloween, to promote children’s oral health. By reinforcing the importance

Meet Evelyn Ganan Sumba – our first dental assisting scholarship student

Get to know our newest scholarship which supports the next generation of dental assistants while advancing infection prevention and patient safety.  New this year, the DTA Foundation is expanding its

More Than a Scholarship: Connecting Harsh Chheda with Midmark

In Summer 2026, the DTA Foundation awarded 16 scholarships to 3rd and 4th year dental students, totaling $120k this year alone. One of these scholarship recipients really impressed both the

DTA Foundation Awards $50,000 in Grants to Advance Innovative Oral Health Programs

Gila River Health Care Corporation and Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley receives 2026 funding to expand access to preventive oral health care and strengthen the dental workforce The Dental

Scholarship to Success: Dr. Tamera Thomas’ Journey in Dentistry

When Dr. Tamera Thomas received a Dental Trade Alliance Foundation scholarship in 2024, she was completing her dental education at Meharry Medical College with a commitment to using her career

From Scholarship to Service: How Dr. Jason Beugnet Is Expanding Access to Dental Care 

When Dr. Jason Beugnet received a Dental Trade Alliance Foundation scholarship in 2024, he was preparing for one of the biggest decisions of his career: whether to begin practicing immediately or pursue additional training

Honoring a Legacy of Giving: The Robert J. Sullivan Family Scholarship Fund

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is proud to celebrate the lasting impact of the Robert J. Sullivan Family Scholarship Fund. Created through the generosity of Tim Sullivan and the Sullivan

Keystone Human Services Expands Access to Dental Care Through DTA Foundation Grant

Keystone Human Services provides specialized services and supports for almost 700 adults with disabilities in Pennsylvania alone. For years, this organization has faced challenges to find a solution to the barriers to accessing dental care, including transportation (often to bigger