ADHA Institute for Oral Health

Our Mission 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 Vision The philanthropic foundation to advance professional excellence in dental hygiene education and research.

Core Ideology To advance the profession of dental hygiene through scholarships, research and service in collaboration with ADHA

Our Programs The Institute for Oral Health pursues our mission through: Community Service Grants Research Grants Scholarships

Our Values: Research Support research that further develops the body of knowledge in dental hygiene

Our Values: Education Foster rich educational opportunities that prepare hygienists’ to improve the public’s oral health

Our Values: Service Promote the strong ethic of service in the dental hygiene field

Our Values: Collaboration Seek partnerships and build strong relationships to provide the highest quality programming and opportunities

Our Values: Community Encourage community engagement through service and collaboration

Our Values: Quality Embody a standard of excellence in all programming and partnerships to achieve quality outcomes

Take Advantage of Our Programs Scholarship Program: ◦Application Available: October 1 ◦Application Deadline: February 1 ◦Over 20 different scholarships offered ◦Awards for All Levels of Dental Hygiene Education

Take Advantage of Our Programs Research Grant Programs: ◦Application Available: November 1 ◦Application Deadline: February 28 ◦Two Research Grant Programs Available ◦Funding Priorities in Dental Hygiene

Take Advantage of Our Programs Community Service Grant Programs: 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) Wrigley Company Foundation Grants: ◦Application Available: July 1 ◦Application Deadline: October 1 ◦Award Amounts: $2,500 or $5,000

Support the Institute 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 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