Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation The DTA Foundation’s Mission is to enable access to, empower personal ownership of, and increase utilization of oral healthcare.

Happy Pride Month from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation! 🌈🦷This month, we’re proud to celebrate organizations creati...
06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation! 🌈🦷

This month, we’re proud to celebrate organizations creating more inclusive access to care for LGBTQ+ communities.

Through our partnership with Deserving Dental one of our 2023 grantees, dental care was brought directly to LGBTQ+ individuals staying in shelters, helping provide a safe, supportive space to receive long-awaited treatment. Together, the pilot program delivered 545 procedures to 103 patients in need.

Speaking with Jennifer Geiselhofer, RDH and Executive Director of Deserving Dental, she shared how impactful these projects can be for people hesitant to visit a traditional clinic. Using correct pronouns and a trauma-informed approach helps restore both smiles and dignity.

At the DTA Foundation, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate oral healthcare, and we’re honored to support programs making that mission a reality every day.

Underserved communities, access to care, and the future of oral health were front and center at the Washington Policy Su...
06/04/2026

Underserved communities, access to care, and the future of oral health were front and center at the Washington Policy Summit. Throughout the event, dental industry leaders, advocates, and professionals came together to discuss the policies and partnerships needed to improve oral healthcare access across the country.

At the DTA Foundation, we believe these conversations matter. Supporting the future dental workforce and expanding opportunities through education and scholarships are part of building stronger access to care for communities nationwide. 🏛️ To learn more about our mission and impact, check out: https://bit.ly/48VhY05

Grants Update!Thanks to all the non-profits that applied for our oral health pilot project grants recently. All proposal...
06/03/2026

Grants Update!

Thanks to all the non-profits that applied for our oral health pilot project grants recently. All proposals from our last application cycle will be reviewed this spring, with decisions notified in the summer.

If you're interested in submitting one of your innovative oral health pilot project concepts for our next cycle, applications are now open. We can't wait to hear your ideas! https://bit.ly/4111Pln

🦷 Community service is at the core of our scholarship and grant programs.Remember 2025 scholarship winner Alina Huynh? H...
06/01/2026

🦷 Community service is at the core of our scholarship and grant programs.

Remember 2025 scholarship winner Alina Huynh? Her application powerfully reflected the importance of compassionate, community-focused care.

“The concept of dental care still very much remains a privilege for many individuals,” Alina wrote in her application. “Hopefully, through the work of not only me but many of my peers and practicing dentists, we can establish a framework of dental care that is less ridden with barriers, especially for the underserved.”

Reflecting on her work with unhoused individuals seeking care, Alina shared that witnessing the lack of accessible dental services “was a pivotal point in which I realized I wanted to pursue dentistry.” She added that the experience “highlighted the unfulfilled niche regarding the access to dental care for the unhoused.”

Her dedication to serving others continues through her leadership in student-run clinics, school outreach programs, and organizations supporting individuals with special healthcare needs, helping build a future oral health workforce that leads with empathy, service, and advocacy. 🧡✨

Check out Alina's video to learn more about her commitment to giving back: https://bit.ly/3Rr5OG9

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05/26/2026

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🎓 New Program Alert: Dental Assistant Scholarships With a Focus on Infection Control!Applications for the Gary & Deborah...
05/25/2026

🎓 New Program Alert: Dental Assistant Scholarships With a Focus on Infection Control!

Applications for the Gary & Deborah Steinberg Dental Assistant Scholarship are closing soon.

This opportunity, offered in conjunction with the ADS (formerly OSAP)-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship, supports future dental assistants as they train for careers centered on patient safety and infection control.

Dental assistants play a critical role in maintaining safe clinical environments, and this scholarship helps more individuals step into that role.

A special thank you to Gary & Deborah Steinberg and Andrew Whitehead for helping make this opportunity possible.

🗓️ Apply by June 1: https://bit.ly/41CeIT6

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Did you know? 🦷According to the CDC, half of all children ages 6–9 have experienced cavities in their primary or permane...
05/25/2026

Did you know? 🦷

According to the CDC, half of all children ages 6–9 have experienced cavities in their primary or permanent teeth. Access to preventive dental care and oral health education plays a critical role in improving long-term health outcomes for children and families.

At the DTA Foundation, we believe supporting the future of oral healthcare means investing in education, access to care, and the next generation of dental professionals working to create healthier communities for all. 💙

🎓 Graduation season is here! Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients preparing to graduate. We’re proud to ...
05/21/2026

🎓 Graduation season is here!

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients preparing to graduate. We’re proud to support the next generation of dental professionals and can’t wait to see the impact you make. 👏
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The DTA Foundation is always looking for ways to advance access to oral healthcare for the underserved. In a recent pilo...
05/19/2026

The DTA Foundation is always looking for ways to advance access to oral healthcare for the underserved. In a recent pilot project supported by a $25k grant from the DTA Foundation, our partners at PCHC - Penobscot Community Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Maine, developed an innovative solution to a critical workforce challenge.

They developed a program that focuses on recruiting individuals who may not have prior dental or medical experience but are eager to begin a new career. Through a paid, on-the-job training model, these individuals are hired as OJT dental assistants and supported throughout their learning process.

PCHC’s current team of dental assistants, many of whom completed this same training program, play a vital role alongside a dedicated trainer and supervisor in mentoring and guiding participants to success. This structured support allows trainees to build valuable skills and confidently transition into their new roles, creating opportunities that may not have otherwise been accessible.

As a result of this initiative, in 2025, five new dental assistants joined the team, increasing the ratio from 1.59 to 1.93 dental assistants per provider. With more trained staff available, PCHC is able to expand capacity and better serve patients in its community.

Thank you to all our donors, especially those who have come through to support the DTA Foundation in meaningful ways over the past quarter. Thank you for ensuring we can provide more grants like this one, Medicom Group, Microcopy Dental, Centrix, Inc., DENTALEZ, Lanmark360, Pac-Dent, Inc, and Ultradent Products, Inc..

Click here to read our full Success Story: https://bit.ly/3PQsyyX

✨ Announcing Our Newest Program: Scholarships for Future Dental Assistants Committed to Expanding Acess and Infection Co...
05/15/2026

✨ Announcing Our Newest Program: Scholarships for Future Dental Assistants Committed to Expanding Acess and Infection Control

The Gary & Deborah Steinberg Dental Assistant Scholarship is designed to support students entering one of dentistry’s most vital roles.

Offered in conjunction with the ADS (formerly OSAP)-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship, this initiative helps expand access to training while reinforcing the importance of infection control in every dental setting.

Dental assistants are at the center of patient care, safety, and practice success, and this program helps ensure the next generation is ready.

We’re grateful to Gary & Deborah Steinberg and Andrew Whitehead for making this opportunity possible.

Check out the press release: https://bit.ly/3QLXMr2

ADS - Association for Dental Safety Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. The DALE Foundation

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