Impact Type: Special Needs
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
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
Dental De-sense Software to Increase Access to Oral Healthcare for People with Disabilities
Creating Accessible Tools Through the virtual reality program, people with disabilities will learn skills necessary to help them cope with the distress associated with dental visits. In addition, participants will
Bridging the gap between access to care and dental professionals’ training to care for patients with special needs
Let’s Increase the Number of Providers with Special Needs Training People with special physical, medical, psychological or other needs often find it challenging to get dental care, even if they