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CDA Foundation

Nonprofit organizations should apply by March 31 to be considered for in-kind dental supplies through CDA Foundation grant

Selected organizations can receive between $5,000 and $25,000 in donated materials and supplies.

January 17, 2025 |CDA Foundation

CDA Foundation opens wildfire relief fund to support recovery of Southern California dental community

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.

January 16, 2025 |CDA Foundation

CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program offers dentists and their families a lifeline to recovery and well-being 

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.

November 21, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Celebrating compassion: Gayle Cheatwood, DDS, receives the 2024 CDA Foundation Humanitarian Award

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.

November 15, 2024 |CDA Foundation

A collaborative approach to care benefited patients during CDA Foundation’s oral health care event in rural Trinity County

“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.”

November 13, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Hardships strengthen commitment to community for Webb Family Grant recipient Sylvia Akar, DMD, MPH

“I hope I am making my father proud by becoming the dentist I always promised him I would become.”

November 7, 2024 |CDA Foundation

Dentists can leverage resources and compensation benefits from California Victim Compensation Board to enhance patient care

California dentists have long been pillars within their communities, providing essential oral health services and promoting overall health. One opportunity…

November 4, 2024 |Access to Care, CDA Foundation, Patient Care

Dr. Natasha Lee, Dugoni Faculty Award recipient, ‘has the mind of the student and new dentists at the forefront of her actions’

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.

October 30, 2024 |CDA Foundation

CDA Foundation debuts newly adopted oral health care model at Long Beach clinic

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.

August 29, 2024 |CDA Foundation

A commitment to student success distinguishes Dr. Marc Hayashi, 2023 Dugoni Faculty Award recipient

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.

December 15, 2023 |CDA Foundation, News Articles

CDA Foundation awards first community clinic student rotation grants to Dugoni School of Dentistry

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.

December 13, 2023 |Access to Care, Advocacy, CDA Foundation, News Articles

A commitment to the underserved distinguishes Maria Augello, RDH, 2023 Webb Family Grant recipient

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.

December 6, 2023 |CDA Foundation, Early Career Dentists, News Articles
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