CDA Foundation

Celebrating a legacy of advancing oral health care for all Californians.

Celebrating 25 years of growth, leadership and advancing oral health!

We’re proud to share the CDA Foundation’s remarkable journey and the evolution of our programs, impact and reach. Our commitment to our mission is stronger than ever: to improve the oral and overall health of all Californians by supporting the dental profession in its efforts to meet community needs.  
 
Join us in honoring the past, embracing the present and investing in a bright future.  

The CDA Foundation: Then and Now 

See our impact over the past 25 years, along with
the history and bright future of our programs.

Making a Difference

To care for those in need is at the heart of the CDA Foundation. Through the generosity of countless volunteers and donors, we’re creating lasting change for California’s most vulnerable citizens. The Foundation is making an impact on health equity in our state through comprehensive and ongoing direct patient care, education, mental health and wellness, dental practice staffing pathways, and results-driven grants and awards.

CDA Cares

CDA Cares exemplifies the best of our dental community in action. We’re impacting lives, restoring dignity and creating smiles.

Wellness Program

Dentists receive confidential support for substance use disorder and mental health issues including burnout through CDA’s Wellness Program.

Ways to Donate

CDA Cares exemplifies the best parts of dentistry, but we can’t do it alone. Whether you volunteer your time or make a donation, there are ongoing opportunities to partner with us.

Sponsor

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT

Henry Schein

We’re grateful to our 25th Anniversary Friends of the Foundation!
Henry Schein is a new Patron Supporter that’s helping sustain our community-changing programs.

Your generosity at every level puts compassion into action. 

Over 30,000 Smiles

About five million Californians have no dental insurance (private or public). The California Dental Association and CDA Foundation host CDA Cares, a program that allows volunteer dentists, with the assistance of other dental professionals and community volunteers, to provide dental services at no charge. 

CDA Foundation News

Dental School Wellness Grant Now accepting applications CDA Foundation 25 years
February 4, 2026
A boost to students’ well-being through new dental school events grant

The CDA Foundation has launched a Wellness Grant to support events at California dental schools. Applications are open, and grants will…

January 26, 2026
Meet Your Board Member: Dr. Clyburn

The CDA Foundation’s board of directors plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to support dental professionals, reduce barriers...

Then and Now: CDA Foundation stories
January 14, 2026
Celebrating 25 years of expanding access to care: The evolution of CDA Foundation clinics

The CDA Foundation's volunteer leadership reflect on how clinic models have evolved to increase impact and support sustainable access to…

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About The CDA Foundation

The California Dental Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Tax ID number: 68-0411536

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