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The Ohio Dental Association Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the ODA, committed to “Advancing Ohio Dentistry Today and Tomorrow.” Its mission is to improve the oral health of the citizens of Ohio and enhance the dental profession in the state.
NEW: the 2010 Bowers Essay Award -- open to students at OSU and CWRU dental schools. Applicant must write a 500 - 800 word essay that deals with an historical aspect of dentistry in Ohio. Two awards will be given: $1,000 and $500 and entries are due by Oct. 15, 2010.
Read the latest news of the ODA Foundation from "In the Know," the quarterly newsletter of the ODA Foundation.
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Help perpetuate your commitment to dentistry through continued support of the ODA Foundation. One aspect of your estate planning can be in an obituary by requesting donations to the ODA Foundation in lieu of flowers. All donations in memory or honor of are acknowledged by letter to the donor and to the person or family for whom the donation was made. Click here to learn more about ways to give or call the ODA Foundation director at (614) 486-2700 or the members toll-free number.
Since 1995, the ODAF has awarded over $419,000 in grants and scholarships to dental education studies and programs in Ohio.
Don't miss out on your chance to win a fourth prize, $500 cash, in the Early Bird Drawing. All tickets purchased by August 12 are also entered into this drawing! Help the ODAF continue to fund dental education in Ohio! Click here for the flier/order form or call Denise at the ODA to order your tickets.
 Honor your loved ones and special individuals in your office with an "In Recognition" donation in their name to the ODA Foundation. Donors and honorees will be listed in the 2010 ODAF Annual Report and posted online; all honorees will receive a letter from the Foundation informing them of the donation.
Learn how your support helps Ohioans in need and serves the profession of dentistry.
Ohio Dental Association Foundation's Five Focus Areas
- Facilitating learning opportunities that will impact how dentistry operates and plans for the future
- Attracting the highest caliber of candidates to dentistry in Ohio by creating a strong dental education environment
- Expanding the pool of qualified dental auxiliaries for dental practices through education scholarships
- Funding public service projects and worthwhile initiatives suggested by ODA members, component dental societies, and ODA Councils and Committees
- Supporting programs that improve the image and quality of the dental profession
click here to view frequently asked questions
click here to read about recent scholarship recipients
click here for more information about what the ODAF has done for dentistry
click here to learn more about the ODAF charitable gift annuity program
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