Strengthening Leaders. Improving Oral Health.
As a philanthropic partner of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD), the ASTDD Foundation supports state and territorial oral health leaders with the funding, flexibility, and innovation needed to improve oral health systems across the United States.
Through strategic investment, leadership development, and capacity-building initiatives, the Foundation advances evidence-based oral health policy and strengthens oral health infrastructure.
Support the Foundation
When you give, leadership grows.
shared partners (ASTDD + Foundation)
ASTDD match in future donations
hours of technical assistance provided to 21 states in 2024
Shaping the future of oral health
From policy to implementation, prevention to evidence-based care, and workforce development to sustainability, we help drive measurable progress where it matters most.
Meet the people behind
the mission
The Foundation’s staff and board bring deep expertise, national perspective, and a shared commitment to strengthening leaders and improving oral health across communities.
Building stronger oral health leadership — together
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Fun Facts
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Nearly half of ASTDD members actively contribute through committees and communities of practice, and more than 20% serve in volunteer roles.
New dental directors or program leads joined in 2024, and ASTDD provided orientation, peer support, and mentoring so no one had to navigate the job alone.
Hours of technical assistance provided to 21 states in 2024 on the ASTDD Basic Screening Survey and other oral health surveillance tools.
Attendees ASTDD co-hosted at the National Oral Health Conference. This targeted, hands-on support and convening power is what helps state and territorial programs serve their communities more effectively.