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.
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
Oral Health Equity Report released by CDA and its Foundation will guide policy, practice and public investment
The Oral Health Equity Report provides a framework to help strengthen patient care and guide investments in oral health equity.
Webinars, printable flyers and more tools to support fluoride advocacy
Even with overwhelming scientific consensus on the safety and efficacy of fluoridation, misinformation about fluoride has spread to communities where…
Meet Your Board Member: Dr. Greenwald
Meet Laura Greenwald, DDS, whose enthusiasm for dentistry led her to her role as a CDA Foundation board member.
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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