The New York State Dental Foundation

The mission of the New York State Dental Foundation is to improve the oral health of all New Yorkers.

Through its partnerships and programming, the New York State Dental Foundation:

• Works to prevent childhood tooth decay, because – let’s face it – cavities are the result of an overwhelmingly preventable disease;
• Promotes innovative, cost-effective and evidence based solutions to oral health conditions faced by vulnerable populations, including individuals with special needs and the elderly;
• Engages with decisions-makers (including but not limited to the NYS Health Department, Donated Dental Services and the NYS Task Force on Special Needs Dentistry) to address oral health disparities and ultimately improve the oral health of all New Yorkers.