Our Impact
Millions of cavities conquered and counting! The AAPD Foundation is dedicated to making dental care accessible to all children by setting them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
168
organizations in the US and territories
$11,070,003
in grants awarded
since 2010
850,000+
children received dental care thanks to our grantees
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How donations are used
Make a difference with your donation
Our foundation helps remove the barriers to dental care many children face. From patient transportation to community outreach, we’re dedicated to helping children by supporting nonprofit clinics, dental schools, and dentist-led organizations. Your donation directly funds education materials, dental instruments, procedures and more.
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Providing dental goodie bags to encourage healthy hygiene habits
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Stories that Matter
Read all about the news and stories of our people and our purpose.
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Stories & Testimonials
Quotes and photos shared by the organizations we support. Hear directly from grantees about the impact of your donations.
“We love our dentist! She is the best ever. She is so good with my special needs child.”
Father of Patient KinderSmile Foundation Bloomfield, NJ
“Thank you to the dental surgery team for easing our nerves and for communicating with my non-verbal son in a way that he could understand–by using his favorite stuffed animal as a“patient!” Thank you for treating him with dignity, but most especially, love.”
Mother of Patient St. Bernard Dental Center Chicago, IL
“The AAPD Foundation’s support ensures bright smiles and bright futures for at least 1,000 refugee children living in the Clarkston, GA area”
Dr. Eunice Chay Ethne Health Clarkston, GA
“Thanks to AAPD Foundation funding, our clinic purchased noise canceling headphones for children with special health care needs. For many of these children, dental office sounds can be overwhelming. The headphones have been a game changer-multiple parents have said, ‘Wow! I never expected them to do this well!’ I’m thankful to the AAPD Foundation for providing our clinic support to help these patients.”
Dr. Imran Ahmed, Pediatric Dentist AltaMed Health Services Los Angeles, CA
“Thank you to the amazing staff for treating my daughter with so much patience and love. You guys rock!”
Nessa, Mother of Patient KinderSmile Foundation Bloomfield, NJ
“I was surprised when Juanita came to my door after missing her phone calls. She offered to provide rides to the clinic. I felt overwhelmed doing it by myself and she made sure I had the support I needed. She was very helpful. I am truly grateful to the AAPD Foundation for helping this program!”
Mother of Patients Cook Children’s Medical Center Fort Worth, TX
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100 percent of your donation benefits children in need
Your donation supports healthy smiles by directly funding education materials, dental instruments, procedures and more. Learn more about our financial impact:
2024 Financials:
See how donations were used and more in the AAPD Foundation’s annual audit.
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