Impact Type: Access to Care for Underserved Communities
Advancing Community-Led Dental Care for Underserved Immigrant Families
As a non-profit in Midvale, Utah, Midvale Community Building Community saw a need for a new project to deliver comprehensive dental care to underserved, low-income, Spanish-speaking immigrant communities. The DTA
Expanding In-Home Dental Care for People with Disabilities in Minnesota
Apple Tree Dental, a non-profit dental clinic, has been seeking ways to overcome barriers to oral health for underserved populations across Minnesota for more than 40 years. In 2025, they
Breaking Barriers to Dental Care for Individuals with Disabilities
Keystone Human Services, a non-profit that provides comprehensive community services to those with disabilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware, was the recipient of a $25,000 DTA Foundation grant in 2025. By
Bringing Disability-Friendly Dental Care to Children Nationwide
Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the DTA Foundation, TeamSmile added a new, disability-friendly project to its traditional program at sports stadiums in three cities in 2025. In Buffalo, NY,
Expanding Dental Access for Individuals with Disabilities in El Paso
In an underserved area of Texas near the border, dental heroes are changing lives by enabling access to care. Access to health and dental care is difficult for many, especially
Training the Next Generation of Dental Assistants to Expand Access to Care
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, is home to a high-demand dental center serving a largely underserved population—most of whom are uninsured, underinsured, or
Smiles for Innocents – Increasing Nationwide Access to Dental Care for Americans Released After Wrongful Incarceration
Making Dental Care More Accessible This pilot project will help 350 exonerees dramatically increase their access to dental care, and learn about the connection between oral health and overall health,