
​ADHA FOUNDATION PURPOSE
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For nearly 70 years, the ADHA Foundation (formerly Institute for Oral Health) has supported students, researchers and community programs that expand access to care and elevate the dental hygiene profession. In collaboration with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), we transform generosity into opportunity through:
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Scholarships that help hygienists learn and grow
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Grants that drive innovation in care and research
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Community programs that deliver smiles where they’re needed most
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ADHA FOUNDATION MISSION
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Empower dental hygienists to improve the public’s health through community service grants
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Support advancements in the dental hygiene profession through research grants
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Develop dental hygienists’ access to educational programs through scholarships
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