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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.
See our impact over the past 25 years, along with
the history and bright future of our programs.
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 exemplifies the best of our dental community in action. We’re impacting lives, restoring dignity and creating smiles.

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

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 HIGHLIGHT
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.
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.
The CDA Foundation has launched a Wellness Grant to support events at California dental schools. Applications are open, and grants will…
The CDA Foundation’s board of directors plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to support dental professionals, reduce barriers...
The CDA Foundation's volunteer leadership reflect on how clinic models have evolved to increase impact and support sustainable access to…

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
