NORTH DAKOTA DENTAL FOUNDATION

We exist to promote oral health for all.

The NDDF is deeply committed to helping those who can't afford dental care — through education, access programs, and community outreach across North Dakota.

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900+

Patients served at a single event

1M

Toothbrush kit goal for kids-in-need

2 in 3

Of rural ND kindergarteners have tooth decay

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit since 1986

Our Programs

From community events to workforce development, every program is designed to expand access to dental care across North Dakota.

Smiles Across North Dakota

With compassion and empathy, each day you instill hope in your patients to lead a healthy life and to smile confidently with improved oral health. In 2024, nearly 900 patients received free dental care at this two-day event. We are eager to create even more radiant smiles at the next Mission of Mercy.

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Bright Futures in Dentistry

We know dental assistants are vital to a dental practice. They may take patient vitals, clean prosthesis, take impressions, apply meds, take patient history, and do impressions. To be able to take radiographs, dental assistants need to become qualified. To practice even more expanded functions dental assistants need to become registered. We can reimburse your dental practice for recruiting in high schools, DANB/DALE Foundation preparation and exam materials as well as individual reimbursements may be granted.

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Prevention and Education

Free resources, tips, and tools that help families build healthy brushing habits and prevent tooth decay before it starts.

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1 Million Brushes

Our goal: 1 million free toothbrush kits for kids-in-need. Because every child deserves the tools to care for their smile.

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Give and get the gift of a smile!

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Talking with students at Health, Tech, and Trades Career Expo - Fargo, ND — Health, Tech, and Trades Career Expo - Fargo, ND Talking with students

Health, Tech, and Trades Career Expo - Fargo, ND

Donating dental supplies at Centennial Elementary School - Fargo, ND — Centennial Elementary School - Fargo, ND Donating dental supplies

Donating dental supplies at NDSU Goods for the Herd Food Pantry - Fargo, ND — NDSU Goods for the Herd Food Pantry - Fargo, ND Donating dental supplies

Q & A Panel at Midwest Dental Study Club, DMF Campus - Fargo, ND — Midwest Dental Study Club, DMF Campus - Fargo, ND Q & A Panel

Grabbing certificates at Midwest Dental Study Club, DMF Campus - Fargo, ND — Midwest Dental Study Club, DMF Campus - Fargo, ND Grabbing certificates

NDDA Annual Session - Bismarck, ND

Packing dental supplies at Triumph, Inc - Jamestown, ND — Triumph, Inc - Jamestown, ND Packing dental supplies

NDDA Annual Session - Bismarck, ND

Packing dental supplies at Triumph, Inc - Jamestown, ND — Triumph, Inc - Jamestown, ND Packing dental supplies

New Life Center - Fargo, ND

North Dakota Oral Health Day - Fargo, ND

Donations from Churches United at DMF Campus - Fargo, ND — DMF Campus - Fargo, ND Donations from Churches United

Giving donations to the food pantry! at Emergency Food Pantry - Fargo, ND — Emergency Food Pantry - Fargo, ND Giving donations to the food pantry!

Dental patients receiving free care at Mission of Mercy - Bismarck, ND — Mission of Mercy - Bismarck, ND Dental patients receiving free care

Mission of Mercy - Bismarck, ND

GRANTMAKING

Funding initiatives that create lasting change.

The NDDF offers grant and scholarship opportunities for programs that improve access to care, advance education, and grow the dental workforce in North Dakota.

OUR PARTNERS