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.
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.
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
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…
Nominate California dental school faculty for 2026 Dugoni Faculty Award through March 31
The Foundation welcomes nominations from CDA members, including students, California dental school faculty and self-nominations.
Personal stories, progress shared at CDA Foundation’s Wellness Program training
“By leading with empathy and building spaces for vulnerability, we strengthen our entire profession.”
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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