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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

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation announced the launch of the Gary & Deborah Steinberg Dental Assistant Scholarship, a new initiative designed to support dental assistant students and strengthen education around

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation today announced a transformative $1,000,000 endowment from A-dec, a leading global manufacturer of premium dental equipment and solutions and DTA member company. This donation has

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

Applications Close March 15, 2026  Arlington, VA — The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2026 Dental and Dental Hygiene

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

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2025

The DTA Foundation is thrilled to launch the 2024 National Brush Day campaign! This year, we are asking families and dental professionals to join the #NBDDentsquad! Our DentSquad heroes are

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,