Category: Scholarships
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
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
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
A-dec’s Legacy Begins
Earlier this year, A-dec made an extraordinary commitment to the future of oral healthcare through a $1 million legacy gift to the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation. This transformational investment established
Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Announces 2026 Dental and Dental Hygiene Scholarship Recipients
Arlington, VA / July 13, 2026 – The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Dental and Dental Hygiene Scholarships, recognizing outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence,
A Dental Student’s Motivation: Mohammed Said Al-Jazaeri
In 2025, Mohammed Said Al-Jazaeri won a $5k scholarship from the DTA Foundation. Then a D3 at The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, he stood out among his peers
From Scholarship to Specialty Care: Dr. Sylvette Ramos-Díaz’s Journey
In 2022, Dr. Sylvette Ramos-Díaz, DDS, MPH, received a $25,000 scholarship from the DTA Foundation, sponsored by the Robert J. Sullivan Family Foundation. During her dental school journey, she became