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Inspiring the Next Generation of Dental Professionals
High school students discover their potential through immersive mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.
Read Their Stories →Your donation empowers the National Dental Association to advance access to care, mentor future dental professionals, and serve underserved communities nationwide.
High school students discover their potential through immersive mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.
Read Their Stories →NDA members advocate on Capitol Hill for policies that expand access to oral healthcare.
Mobile health units bring comprehensive dental services to underserved neighborhoods.
Since 1913, advancing oral health equity and professional development nationwide.
Your support directly funds these transformative initiatives that create lasting change in oral health care and professional development
Building the Next Generation
The Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment Healthcare Pathway Program engages rising 9th and 10th-grade students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, providing week-long immersive experiences with hands-on learning and dedicated mentorship.
Learn More About S.M.I.L.E. →Advocating for Systemic Change
Our premier advocacy event brings together NDA leaders, dental professionals, and policymakers on Capitol Hill to champion legislative solutions that address disparities in oral health and promote equitable access to healthcare nationwide.
Learn More About Hill Day →Care Where It's Needed Most
Our signature grassroots program provides service, education, and access across the lifespan in underserved communities. Through mobile health units and community partnerships, we increase healthcare access and eliminate disparities.
Learn More About Health Now →The National Dental Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Through the S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program, students from historically underrepresented backgrounds discover their potential in the dental profession. Rising 9th and 10th graders participate in week-long immersive experiences at dental schools and practices across the country.
Participants gain hands-on learning with real-world procedures, from dental assisting to hygiene to clinical practice. They explore diverse career pathways within oral health, meet professionals who share their backgrounds, and build networks that will support them throughout their educational journey.
"This program showed me that I could be part of changing the face of healthcare. The mentors didn't just teach me about dentistry—they showed me a path to my future and believed in me every step of the way."
Your donation helps provide these transformative experiences, creating a more inclusive healthcare workforce that better reflects and serves the communities it cares for.
Your support makes programs like S.M.I.L.E. possible for students nationwide
Donate to S.M.I.L.E.When NDA members gather on Capitol Hill, they bring the voices of underserved communities directly to lawmakers. Through data-driven advocacy and powerful testimony, we've influenced legislation that expands dental coverage and increases funding for community health centers.
"Our presence on the Hill reminds Congress that oral health is not a luxury—it's a fundamental component of overall health that every American deserves."
Your support enables dental professionals to advocate for policies that will impact millions. Together, we're ensuring that oral health remains a national priority.
NDA Health Now brings comprehensive oral health services directly into underserved communities through mobile health units and community partnerships. From children's programs to senior care, we're meeting people where they are.
"For the first time in years, I could see a dentist without worrying about transportation or cost. The NDA Health Now team gave me hope for my health."
Your donation funds dental screenings, health education, and vital referral networks that connect patients with ongoing care.
Your gift supports mobile units and programs nationwide
Support Health NowSince 1913, the National Dental Association has been advancing oral health equity among people of color. We are the world's largest and oldest organization of minority oral health providers.
"The NDA's legacy isn't just about dentistry—it's about justice, equity, and the fundamental belief that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare."
As we build on 110 years of service, your support ensures the next generation inherits an even stronger foundation for advancing oral health equity.