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The Sprig Challenge

A very special CEO and her company, Sprig, will match contributions to the Foundation for up to $10,000 at 
AAPD 2026! Will you help us reach our goal?

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May 8, 2026 Blog Post

The Sprig Challenge

A very special CEO and her company, Sprig, will match contributions to the Foundation for up to $10,000 at 
AAPD 2026! Will you help us reach our goal?

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A headshot of our winner, Mr. Ernesto Hart
April 2, 2026 Blog Post

Dr. Beverly A. Largent Access to Care Innovator Award Winner

The 2026 winner is Mr. Ernesto Hart from The Floating Hospital in NYC!

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February 4, 2026 Blog Post

Protecting Kids’ Smiles, Now More Than Ever

Community clinics face rising demand and fewer resources. This Children’s Dental Health Month, kids 
need us.

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Open to all this month

The Hero Library!

Full of ready-to-use tools that help kids build healthy habits and celebrate every dental win.

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January 14, 2026 Resource

2025 End of Year Giving

Our community raised an astounding $125,932 to keep kids smiling through 2026! Take a look at the work of our grantees and real stories from children helped by your generosity.

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Portrait of Dr. Elise McCollum, dentist and advocate, involved in the One Barrel Challenge
November 24, 2025 Blog Post

Small Batch, Big Impact: One Barrel Challenge

See how Dr. McCollum and her husband help create brighter futures for children with a single barrel of wine.

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CommuniCare one-stop-shop care team providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services in San Antonio.
September 24, 2025 Blog Post

CommuniCare: One-Stop Shop for Hope

See how CommuniCare provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services all under the clinic’s umbrella.

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The team at Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, the first cleft palate clinic in the United States, stands with representatives from the AAPD Foundation.
August 7, 2025 Blog Post

Inside America’s First Cleft Palate Clinic 

See the power and life-changing results from a remarkable recipient of our dental grants in Pennsylvania.

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June 24, 2025 Blog Post

Annual Session 2025 Recap

Relive the energy, awards, and community that powered AAPD 2025 as we champion equitable pediatric dental care nationwide.

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