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.
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 Connects
Direct care for patients most in need 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.
Supporters
We’re grateful to our 25th Anniversary Friends of the Foundation! Your generosity at every level puts compassion into action.
Our Patron Supporters are helping sustain community-changing programs.
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
Public Health Leadership Award winner Jared Fine, DDS, is recognized for over 50 years of dedicated service toward equitable access to dental care
Dr. Jared Fine receives CDA Foundation’s Public Health Leadership Award for his work expanding dental care access and promoting health…
Meet Your Board Member: Dr. Priya Agrawal
Meet Priya Agrawal, DMD, one of the CDA Foundation’s current board members. Dr. Agrawal has a passion for public health...
Education for dentists evolves to expand health access, equity and whole-person care
The CDA Foundation's education offerings have risen to meet the changing needs and health challenges of patients and providers. Early…
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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