ADHA
Institute for Oral Health
The ADHA Institute for Oral Health’s
mission is:
To Support the charitable educational,
research and scientific endeavors of
the American Dental Hygienists’
Association (ADHA) which will
improve the public’s total health by
increasing the awareness of and
access to quality oral healthcare.
Our Mission
The philanthropic foundation to
advance professional excellence in
dental hygiene education and
research.
Our Vision
To advance the profession of dental
hygiene through scholarships,
research and service in collaboration
with ADHA
Core Ideology
The Institute for Oral Health pursues our
mission through:
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Community Service Grants
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Research Grants
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Scholarships
Our Programs
Support research that further develops the
body of knowledge in dental hygiene
Our Values: Research
Foster rich educational opportunities that
prepare hygienists’ to improve the public’s
oral health
Our Values: Education
Promote the strong ethic of service in the
dental hygiene field
Our Values: Service
Seek partnerships and build strong
relationships to provide the highest
quality programming and opportunities
Our Values: Collaboration
Encourage community engagement through
service and collaboration
Our Values: Community
Embody a standard of excellence in all
programming and partnerships to achieve
quality outcomes
Our Values: Quality
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Scholarship Program:
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Application Available: October 1
Application Deadline: February 1
Over 20 different scholarships offered
Awards for All Levels of Dental Hygiene
Education
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Our Programs
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Research Grant Programs:
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Application Available: November 1
Application Deadline: February 28
Two Research Grant Programs Available
Funding Priorities in Dental Hygiene
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Our Programs
Community Service Grant Programs:
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Rosie Wall Community Spirit & Healthy Start
for Texas Teeth Grant Programs:
◦ Application Available: November 1
◦ Application Deadline: February 28
◦ Award Amounts range: $1,000-$3,000
◦ (based on grant program & applicant need)
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Wrigley Company Foundation Grants:
◦ Application Available: July 1
◦ Application Deadline: October 1
◦ Award Amounts: $2,500 or $5,000
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Our Programs
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Donate with your IOH Liaison
◦ Your gift is 100% tax deductible
◦ Support ALL Institute programs with a gift to
“Greatest Need” or pick your favorite program!
◦ Get recognized on the Institute’s website & in
our ACCESS magazine with our Donor Honor
Roll
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Purchase Raffle Tickets
◦ Proceeds support Institute programs
◦ $1,500 Grand Prize, $1,000 Runner-Up, $500
Second Runner-Up
◦ Please note: raffle purchases are not tax deductible
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