Category: Success Stories
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
Keeping Kids in Class: Why Oral Health Matters for Student Success
Oral health is a critical, often overlooked, part of a child’s overall well-being and academic success. While dental disease is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic condition among
