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.

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Charitable assistance grants

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ADAF award programs

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Give Kids A Smile

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About ADA Foundation

About ADAF

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 & Mission

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

Board of Directors

Dr. Michele Tulak-Gorecki, Chair
Dr. Patricia Blanton
Mr. Steven Brady
Dr. Rita Cammarata
Dr. Ray Cohlmia
Dr. Theresa Gonzalez
Dr. Dana Graves
Dr. Julie Frantsve Hawley
Mr. Michael Kamp
Dr. Nader Nadershahi

Staff Support

Nicole S. Catral, RDH, MHS
Director, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy

Briana Fitzgerald Rowland, MBA
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and International Engagement

Patricia Alexander
Manager, Give Kids A Smile Program

Tracey Schilligo, MS, CFRE
Manager, Professional Programs

ADA Foundation
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

ADA Foundation Email: Foundation@ada.org
Phone: 312.440.2500