NDAF

Who We Are

ndafThe NDA Foundation is the non- profit, charitable arm of the National Dental Association (NDA). The NDA is the largest dental organization, representing dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and dental assistants of African-American descent nationally and internationally.

Incorporated in 1976, as a 501(c) 3, the Foundation achieves its mission through support of educational and scientific research endeavors. For more than 35 years, the Foundation has been successful in promoting its agenda, securing scholarships and grants, and funding programs to ensure oral health care remains a viable profession for African-Americans and other under- represented students.

 

Our Mission

The mission is to pursue charitable, educational, scientific, and research related endeavors. Through sponsorships, partnerships and grants, we support programs to ensure oral health care remains a viable profession for African-Americans and other under-represented students.

 

Our Vision

The vision is to make health equity a reality.

 

Our Core Values

RESPECT

We value and respect all people, as well as, corporations and educational institutions we affiliate, collaborate and partner with.

INTEGRITY

We adhere to the highest moral principles and professional standards in all that we do.

TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We give meticulous attention to all financial matters assuring accuracy and accountability.

COMMITMENT

In believing that health and health care is a right and not a privilege, we are committed to supporting dental education and increasing access to quality oral health care for all people, particularly the underserved.

 

Careers

Howard University College of Dentistry

Howard University College of Dentistry

MULTIPLE DENTAL FACULTY POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE Overview As the District of Columbia’s only dental school, Howard University College of Dentistry is answering the call to meet future workforce needs, increase access to oral health for...

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Oakland Community College is located in Oakland County, Michigan, we are a student centered community dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for individuals, the community or organizations on a accessible, affordable basis. OCC is actively seeking a...

Flossline - Fall 2022

Recent News

NDA Responds to Racism Allegations at UIC College of Dentistry

On December 7, 2022, NDA Executive Director Keith Andrew Perry sent a letter to the Interim Dean of the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry, in response to allegations of racist statements and behavior by Dental School professors. Click here to read...