Our Donors

Support the DTA foundation at the 2026 DTA Annual Meeting
Cornhole Tournament (Monday Nov. 2nd, 6:30pm)
Compete in the competition – buy tickets
Donate to show support for a player/team
Corporate Social Responsibility Activity, Packing Dental Care Kits, Benefiting local non-profit Gila River Health Care (Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, 9:30am)
Join us during the break after Jason Dorsey’s keynote to put together 300 dental care kits containing adult and pediatric toothbrushes, toothpastes, etc. DTA Foundation Managing Director, Jackie Michaels, will personally deliver the kits on Thursday Nov. 5th while visiting the Gila River Indian Community.
Golf Mulligans & Jump the Green (Tuesday Nov. 3rd, 12pm)
Live Auction & Paddle Raiser (Wednesday, Nov 4th, 8am)
- Get ready to raise your paddles for a good cause! Paddles will be distributed at registration when you arrive at the Annual Meeting. Please remember to bring your paddle with you to breakfast on Wednesday morning, as we’ll move directly into the live auction/paddle raiser afterwards.
- Live auction items include business networking opportunities with executives at distributors like Henry Schein and trips around the world.
- Learn about all 3 of our scholarships through past recipients and give to help more students like them
- Do you plan to raise your paddle? Let us know we can count on you – email: jackiemichaels@dentaltradealliance.org
Raffle (Wednesday, Nov. 4th, 5:30)
Purchase a raffle ticket ($25 each) for a chance to win multiple prizes.
Pre-purchase by making your donation now
Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase that night at the event
Donors help increase access to dental care & uplift the dental leaders of tomorrow
Donors share in the Foundation’s vision of improving access to dental care and addressing oral health disparities, especially for the most underserved. By supporting the Foundation, donors become integral partners in the collective effort to build a healthier future through accessible and equitable oral healthcare.
Help us provide a Healthy Smile for All through:
- Scholarships for dental and hygiene students
- Grants for innovative oral health projects
- Public health education campaigns

2025 Dental Hygiene
Scholarship Winner
Legacy Gifts
A Legacy Gift is the perfect way to honor someone, either living or in memoriam, who made a difference in the dental industry by donating in perpetuity to their memory. To date, the DTA Foundation has received three legacy gifts in support of scholarships, general operations, and grants.

$1M
Legacy Gift in 2019

$1M
Legacy Gift in 2022

$1M
Legacy Gift in 2026