If you are impacted by wildfires, know that CDA and TDIC are here to support you. Contact CDA or call TDIC at 877.269.8844 to file a claim or explore resources. |
Selected organizations can receive between $5,000 and $25,000 in donated materials and supplies.
The CDA Foundation is now accepting tax-deductible donations from colleagues, family, friends and members of the greater dental community who wish to support the safety and recovery of dentists and dental staff who are impacted by the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles County.
The CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program provides support to dental professionals and their families facing substance use disorders and other wellness challenges. With a focus on confidentiality, the program ensures participants receive help without fear of reprisal.
Beneficiaries of Cheatwood’s service span continents and cultures, from rural villages to densely populated underdeveloped regions, all transformed through improved oral health and the empowerment of knowledge.
“We’re honored to collaborate on this important initiative, which ensures ongoing dental care in underserved areas like Trinity County. This partnership highlights our dedication to finding innovative solutions to meet the dental needs of Californians who face significant barriers to accessing care.”
“I hope I am making my father proud by becoming the dentist I always promised him I would become.”
California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…
Lee’s colleagues point to her admirable focus on positioning new dental school graduates for success throughout the many years of her leadership and teaching experience. “She always has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions,” Tippett-Whyte said.
The combined efforts of volunteers, sponsors, CDA Foundation leadership and community members led to more than 100 patients receiving restorative care and placement into dental homes during a recent CDA Cares clinic.
Innovative leadership and a commitment to student success epitomize the career of Dr. Marc Hayashi. His involvement with organized dentistry and the creation of innovative learning exercises has benefited students at UCLA School of Dentistry and the broader community.
The CDA Foundation has awarded the first Community-Based Clinical Education grant to the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry to expand oral health care at three community health centers in California while providing dental students with new clinical opportunities.
A commitment to rural and underserved populations guides the educational and career goals of the CDA Foundation’s 2023 Webb Family Grant recipient, Maria Augello.