WISCONSIN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
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Mission Statement
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is committed to improving the oral health and overall well-being of Wisconsin residents while supporting the needs of the dental community. The vision of the Foundation is to improve oral health for all Wisconsin residents; provide full support for those who provide oral care; and pave the way for tomorrow’s dental professionals so that Wisconsin residents are never at a loss for available, high quality dental services.
About This Cause
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation, Inc. was created in 1957 in response to state dentists’ requests for a way to provide tax-deductible contributions to charitable, scientific and educational oral health endeavors – particularly in the dental science and public health arenas. The projects undertaken during the early days of the foundation focused primarily on programs designed to aid dental professionals and dental students. Through the years, the WDA Foundation has expanded its mission to focus more directly on serving the community-at-large. The WDA Foundation is the home to seven charitable programs: Community-centered: The Mission of Mercy – a two-day temporary clinic that offers basic oral care to anyone in need Donated Dental Services – a program to bring comprehensive dental treatment to low-income elderly, the medically-compromised and the disabled The Annual Grant Program – provides grant support throughout Wisconsin to non-profit dental programs and clinics The Smile (supply) Program – provides grants of oral supplies to non-profit organizations that then distribute the supplies to at-risk populations Dentistry-centered: The Dentists Concerned for Dentists Program – provides peer-to-peer support for dental professionals who are facing addiction and well-being issues The Emergency Relief Fund – provides limited duration grants to dentists and dental families who find themselves unable to afford basic living expenses due to crisis or tragedy The Annual Scholarship Program – provides competitive scholarships to Wisconsin dental students studying at Marquette University School of Dentistry and to dental hygiene students studying at various technical schools in Wisconsin The WDA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, fully tax-deductible as determined by the US Internal Revenue Service. The organization is home to three staff members and is overseen by a Board of Directors, primarily composed of Wisconsin dental professionals.