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DTA Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

WASHINGTON, October 1, 2024 — The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTA Foundation) is pleased to announce the recipients of 2024 Grant Awards. Each of the selected projects will receive a

DTA Foundation Announces 2024 Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship Winners

WASHINGTON, October 1, 2024 — New this year, the DTA Foundation launched applications for dental hygiene student scholarships. Thanks to the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship for Dental Hygiene

DTA Foundation Announces 2024 Dental Student Scholarship Winners

WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 — The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTA Foundation) is proud to announce the recipients of their 2024 Fund-A-Future Dental Student Scholarships, recognizing the exceptional dedication and leadership

Empowering Grant Applications in the Oral Health Sector

The DTA Foundation and the Unfunded List Announce Partnership to Empower Grant Applicants in the Oral Health Sector. The DTA Foundation, a nonprofit committed to advancing oral health access and

Introducing the Relaunched Emerging Leaders Committee: Charting a Course for the Future of Dentistry

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) and the DTA Foundation are proud to announce the establishment of a re-envisioned Emerging Leaders Committee, aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders within

Toothsavers App

Created by 2min2x, the Toothsavers app is a brushing game for your children that transforms the daily routine of brushing into a delightful journey. Your children can embark on a

Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait®

Recognizing the role of oral health in overall health is essential and is imperative not to delay its care. If every American had a dental appointment every year, the overall

National Brush Day 2023 Downloadable Materials

To further our vision of ensuring a healthy smile for all, the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation runs an annual National Brush Day awareness and marketing campaign on November 1st with

Envista Smile Project Donates $50,000 to Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The DTA Foundation is excited to announce that Envista Smile Project has donated $50,000 to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship, which aims to

New Dental Hygiene Scholarship launches thanks to the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene

ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The DTA Foundation, in partnership with Benco Family Foundation, is proud to open applications this month for their new dental hygiene scholarship program,

2024 DDAM Downloadable Materials

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month–a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of people with developmental disabilities. In an effort to further our mission of ensuring a

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of people with developmental disabilities. To further our mission of ensuring a healthy smile for

Get Ready for National Brush Day on November 1st!

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National Brush Day is observed in the United States each year on November 1, the day after Halloween, to reinforce the importance of children’s

Introducing Stephanie Phan: A 2021 DTA Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine’s Stephanie Phan was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation Scholarship Recipients. In 2021, the DTA Foundation

Introducing Aierress Hanna: The 2020 DTA Foundation/Young Innovations Scholarship Recipient

Meharry Medical College’s Aierress Hanna was awarded a 2020 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation/Young Innovations Scholarship Recipient. In 2020, the DTA Foundation awarded 10 $5,000 level scholarships

Introducing Micayla Shrimpton: The 2020 DTA Foundation/Septodont Scholarship Recipient

University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Micayla Shrimpton was awarded a 2020 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation/Septodont Scholarship Recipient. In 2020, the DTA Foundation awarded 10 $5,000 level scholarships

Announcing the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene

Thanks to the Benco Family Foundation, the DTA Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene, which aims to

Introducing Elissa Guerra : A 2021 DTA Foundation/PDT, Inc. Scholarship Recipient

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry’s Elissa Guerra was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation/PDT, Inc. Scholarship Recipients. In 2021,

Introducing Chris Hines: A 2021 DTA Foundation/P&R Dental Strategies Scholarship Recipient

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine’s Chris Hines was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation/P&R Dental Strategies Scholarship Recipients. In 2021, the DTA Foundation awarded

Introducing Annce Kadri: A 2021 DTA Foundation/Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Scholarship Recipient

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Annce Kadri was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation/Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund Scholarship Recipients.

Introducing Zusha Chaudhary: A 2021 DTA Foundation / Patterson Foundation Scholarship Recipient

The Ohio State College of Dentistry’s Zusha Chaudhary was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation / Patterson Foundation Scholarship Recipients. In 2021, the DTA Foundation

Introducing Daniela Naumovski: A 2021 DTA Foundation Scholarship Recipient

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry’s Daniela Naumovski was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as one of last year’s DTA Foundation Scholarship Recipients. In 2021, the DTA Foundation

DTA Foundation and AAPD Foundation Announces New Partnered Grant: Access to Dental Care for Low Income Extended Families

The DTA Foundation, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Foundation (AAPD Foundation) is excited to announce a new grant, Access to Dental Care for Low Income Extended

DTA FOUNDATION 2021 GRANT RECIPIENT: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Integrating a system wide oral health program (involving all employees) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in group homes: A 2021 DTA Foundation Grant Project The DTA Foundation

Introducing Sarah Wong: The 2021 DTA Foundation / A-dec, Inc. Scholarship Recipient

University of California, San Francisco dental student Sarah Wong was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation / A-dec, Inc. Scholarship Recipient. In 2021, the DTA

Introducing Omar El-Sayed: A 2021 DTA Foundation / Patterson Dental Scholarship Recipient

University of Maryland School of Dentistry Omar El-Sayed was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $5,000 as one of last year’s DTA Foundation / Patterson Dental Scholarship Recipient. In 2021, the

DTA Foundation announces its first ever student interns

Earlier this year, the DTA Foundation established its first ever internship program. This is one important way for the DTA Foundation to build out some capacity, while also teaching students

Introducing Stephanie Onyeka: The 2021 DTA Foundation / Benco Family Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Texas A&M College of Dentistry Stephanie Onyeka was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $10,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation / Benco Family Foundation Scholarship Recipient. In 2021, the DTA Foundation

Public Health Dental Prevention Outreach: A 2021 DTA Foundation Grant Project

The DTA Foundation continued its usual funding of oral health pilot projects in 2021 after its 2020 pivot to COVID related projects. Kids’ Community Dental Clinic of Burbank was one

Introducing Geremy Medlock: The 2021 DTA Foundation / 3M Scholarship Recipient

East Carolina School of Dental Medicine’s Geremy Medlock was awarded a 2021 scholarship of $10,000 as last year’s DTA Foundation / 3M Scholarship Recipient. In 2021, the DTA Foundation awarded