ASTDD Foundation, Inc.

ASTDD Foundation, Inc. The philanthropic partner to ASTDD. Strengthening Leaders. Improving Oral Health.

We are excited to introduce Shelley Guinn, RDH, MPH, Secretary of both the Association of State and Territorial Dental D...
06/01/2026

We are excited to introduce Shelley Guinn, RDH, MPH, Secretary of both the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors - ASTDD and ASTDD Foundation Boards.

Shelley is the State Oral Health Program Coordinator at the Washington State Department of Health. In her state role, she provides technical assistance, promotes school-based prevention strategies such as dental sealants and fluoride varnish, and partners with organizations, coalitions, clinics, and schools to expand access to oral health services across Washington.

With more than two decades of experience spanning clinical dental hygiene, Head Start program coordination, nonprofit leadership, and state public health, Shelley brings deep expertise in program development, budgeting, grant management, and community partnership building.

Thank you, Shelley! We’re grateful to have your leadership on this journey.

The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors - ASTDD is building toward what's next—and the ASTDD Foundatio...
05/29/2026

The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors - ASTDD is building toward what's next—and the ASTDD Foundation is helping ensure that progress is sustainable.

As ASTDD shapes a new strategic direction, the Foundation is here to provide the philanthropic support, flexibility, and investment in the leaders and programs advancing oral health across states and territories needed to go further.

We are grateful for the partners, supporters, and leaders already helping chart this new course, and we are excited for what we'll accomplish together.

Follow along and learn more about supporting this work: https://linktr.ee/astddfoundation

Meet Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, Director on the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. Board (2026–2027).Dr. Brian is an oral health polic...
05/26/2026

Meet Zachary Brian, DMD, MHA, Director on the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. Board (2026–2027).

Dr. Brian is an oral health policy and systems leader and associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry, where he directs the Dentistry in Service to Community (DISC) program and founded the UNC Program for Oral Health Policy. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing health equity for underrepresented and marginalized communities through public health, education, and policy.

He has been an active partner to ASTDD and state oral health programs through his work on best practices, policy dissemination, and state-based initiatives. He is honored to serve on the Foundation Board, bringing experience in funder relations, strategic planning, and multi-sector collaboration to help strengthen community-based prevention, data and surveillance, and systems that ensure every child and family can benefit from evidence-based oral health care.

Thank you, Zach! We're proud to have your leadership as the Foundation charts its course.

Say hello to Adam Barefoot, DMD, MPH, Director on the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. Board (2026–2028).Dr. Barefoot is a populat...
05/18/2026

Say hello to Adam Barefoot, DMD, MPH, Director on the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. Board (2026–2028).

Dr. Barefoot is a population-based oral health leader and Chief Dental Officer at Mission Mobile Medical, where he works to improve access to care and oral health outcomes. His prior service as Georgia's State Oral Health Director and Chief Dental Officer at HRSA reflects his deep commitment to strengthening state oral health programs, expanding access to prevention, and advancing data-driven solutions to improve oral health equity nationwide.

He has been engaged with ASTDD for many years, both directly and through his role as state dental director, and is a strong champion for state oral health programs and their national, state, and local partners. He is honored to help launch the ASTDD Foundation and is committed to building a robust landscape for community-based prevention, data and surveillance, and systems that ensure every child and family can benefit from evidence-based oral health care.

Thank you, Adam! Your expertise will help shape what comes next.

Meet Gary Pickard, Board Chair of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. (2026–2029).Gary brings more than two decades of experience...
05/14/2026

Meet Gary Pickard, Board Chair of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc. (2026–2029).

Gary brings more than two decades of experience across dental operations, marketing, payer relations, and government affairs. Throughout his career, he has partnered with policymakers and organizations nationwide to expand access to care, integrate medical and dental services, and improve patient outcomes.

As we build the Foundation from the ground up, his leadership helps chart the course for what's next in oral health.

Thank you, Gary! We're excited to have you guiding this work.

NOHC 2026 is underway in Oklahoma City!ASTDD Executive Director and ASTDD Foundation President & CEO Matt Zaborowski too...
04/14/2026

NOHC 2026 is underway in Oklahoma City!

ASTDD Executive Director and ASTDD Foundation President & CEO Matt Zaborowski took the stage yesterday to welcome attendees to the National Oral Health Conference. It is an honor to be among so many committed public health leaders working to strengthen oral health systems across the country.

We also have exciting news about our inaugural fundraising efforts. We are getting close to our goal of 50 donations, which will unlock a matching gift from ASTDD. Any amount you are able to give is meaningful, so please consider helping us to get there! We are grateful for your support.

Support the Foundation today: givebutter.com/astddfoundation

Find us at NOHC 2026! Stop by the ASTDD and ASTDD Foundation booth (by the second floor escalator) to connect with our t...
04/14/2026

Find us at NOHC 2026! Stop by the ASTDD and ASTDD Foundation booth (by the second floor escalator) to connect with our team and learn more about the work we are doing to support state and territorial oral health programs. We would love to see you!

Our website is officially live!The ASTDD Foundation, Inc. supports state and territorial oral health leaders with the fu...
04/10/2026

Our website is officially live!

The ASTDD Foundation, Inc. supports state and territorial oral health leaders with the funding, flexibility, and innovation needed to improve oral health systems across the United States. Visit our website to meet the people behind the mission, explore our strategic priorities, and find out how you can partner with us.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/astddfoundation

The countdown to NOHC 2026 is on!This year’s conference marks a milestone moment. We’ve been working hard behind the sce...
04/07/2026

The countdown to NOHC 2026 is on!

This year’s conference marks a milestone moment. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we are excited to officially launch the ASTDD Foundation with you.

Hear from ASTDD Foundation President & CEO Matt Zaborowski:
"ASTDD exists because of the leaders in dental public health. The ASTDD Foundation was built to strengthen those leaders, expand what's possible, and shape the future of oral health. I cannot wait to share what’s ahead at NOHC 2026."

We’ll see you April 12-15 in Oklahoma City. Follow along and stay connected: https://linktr.ee/astddfoundation

When 17 states welcomed new dental directors or program leads in 2024, the Association of State and Territorial Dental D...
03/30/2026

When 17 states welcomed new dental directors or program leads in 2024, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors - ASTDD was there for every one of them—providing orientation, peer support, and mentoring so no new leader had to navigate the job alone.

That same year, ASTDD provided 385 hours of technical assistance to 21 states on its Basic Screening Survey and other oral health surveillance tools, and co-hosted the National Oral Health Conference with the American Association of Public Health Dentistry- AAPHD, welcoming 740 attendees from across the dental public health field. This targeted, hands-on support and convening power is what helps state and territorial programs serve their communities more effectively.

This is what ASTDD’s work looks like in practice. The ASTDD Foundation exists to make sure that work continues.

🔗 Learn more at https://linktr.ee/astddfoundation

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