Category: Success Stories
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
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
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 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
Creating Career Pathways to Expand Dental Care in Maine
At the DTA Foundation, expanding access to oral healthcare starts with investing in people. Through a recent pilot project supported by a $25,000 grant, Penobscot Community Health Care, a Federally
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
Jiwon Lim’s Success Story
In 2018, the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation proudly awarded a scholarship to Jiwon Lim, then a student at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Her