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The DDF believes everyone deserves a healthy smile.

And we’re doing the work to make it happen. Over the past year, our investments in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina have supported programs and services that improve oral and overall health, promote health equity, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
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Toothbrushes Donated
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Lives Impacted
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Oral Health in Action: News and Stories

The 2023 CCA cohort focuses on community care, one patient at at time

In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, more than 3.7 million people live in a dental care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), a specific geographic area, population or facility that has a shortage of dental providers. In these areas, it can be especially challenging to find providers who accept...
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United We Smile providing 'life-changing,' trauma-informed dental care to kids, veterans

United We Smile (UWS) feels more like an aquarium than a dental clinic. The walls are papered with colorful underwater...
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Self-driving shuttles will soon bring Motor City residents to dentist, other critical appointments

For a city built on and for vehicles, it doesn’t seem like transportation should be an issue in Detroit. However, ...
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Our Mission at Work

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Advocating for oral health excellence and equity for those who need it most.

What We Do

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Teaching the importance of good oral health across the lifespan.

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Funding the people and programs that make better oral health a reality.

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