Mission Statement

The New York State Dental Foundation is committed to improving the oral health of all New Yorkers and supporting outreach to all communities in need.

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• History
• ​Board of Trustees
• Staff​​
• Funding Guidelines
• Gift Planning​​

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The New York State Dental Foundation
Diversity & Inclusion Policy - 2022
 
The New York State Dental Foundation is committed to diversity, inclusion, fairness and equity in connection with our vision and mission to improve the oral health of all New Yorkers.
 
We are committed to being nondiscriminatory and
providing equal opportunities in all areas of our work.
 
We respect the value that diverse life experiences
bring to our Board and leadership.

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Vision Statement

The New York State Dental Foundation's work proudly expresses the profession's commitment to social responsibility and to being the leading oral health champion of the vulnerable and undeserved. 

New York State Dental Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization.
​All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Goals

Undertake select signature projects that provide the greatest oral health outcomes for our population.

•  Disaster relief, in order to help bring care provision back to practices serving the citizens of New York's affected areas. 
•  Donated Dental Services
•  Dental Health Certificates
•  MLMIC Volunteer Underwriting Program
•  HPSA Recruitment

Partner with stakeholders to advance and influence policies and initiatives that improve oral health and dental education.

• New York State Health Department - dental health certificates, recruitment to underserved areas, promotion of school based health initiatives
• New York State Dental Association Task Force on Public Health Dentistry & Access 
• New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council - development of dental desensitization training
• New York State Oral Health Coalition
• NYS Education Department - CE tracking, statewide training, web-based programming

Improve sustainability by building brand awareness, fostering opportunities for support from corporations, individuals and foundations, and growing revenues.

• Developing Case for Support
• Develop donor tracking/prospecting web-based tools
• Strengthening connections with donors and inspiring charitable giving
• Donor stewardship and Development - Dental Philanthropy Network, Association for Fundraising Professionals