American Dental Association Foundation

**ADA Foundation** The ADAF encourages hope and health in communities by improving access to oral health care and providing assistance to dentists and their families in need. The ADA Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the American Dental Association. The Foundation encourages hope and health in communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession. As part of these efforts, the Foundation oversees Give Kids A Smile® and its suite of smile programs like Tiny Smiles and Give Veterans A Smile, in addition to Charitable Assistance Grants, Whiston Leadership Award, and Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award. **Vision**: Hopeful and healthier communities **Mission**: Encouraging hope and health in our communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession