ADHA ADHA Institute for Oral Health Institute for Oral Health
Our MissionOur 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 VisionOur Vision
The philanthropic foundation to advance professional excellence in dental hygiene education and research.
Core IdeologyCore Ideology
To advance the profession of dental hygiene through scholarships, research and service in collaboration with ADHA
Our ProgramsOur Programs
The Institute for Oral Health pursues our mission through:
Community Service Grants
Research Grants
Scholarships
Our Values: ResearchOur Values: Research
Support research that further develops the body of knowledge in dental hygiene
Our Values: EducationOur Values: Education
Foster rich educational opportunities that prepare hygienists’ to improve the public’s oral health
Our Values: ServiceOur Values: Service
Promote the strong ethic of service in the dental hygiene field
Our Values: CollaborationOur Values: Collaboration
Seek partnerships and build strong relationships to provide the highest quality programming and opportunities
Our Values: CommunityOur Values: Community
Encourage community engagement through service and collaboration
Our Values: QualityOur Values: Quality
Embody a standard of excellence in all programming and partnerships to achieve quality outcomes
Take Advantage of Take Advantage of Our ProgramsOur 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 Take Advantage of Our ProgramsOur 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 Take Advantage of Our ProgramsOur 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 InstituteSupport 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