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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3,000+

Patients served

1M

Toothbrush kit goal for kids-in-need

2 in 3

Of rural ND kindergarteners have tooth decay

92 students

received funding for Dental Assisting Exam reimbursements

OUR PROGRAMS

Healthier smiles start here.

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

Free dental care

Smiles Across North Dakota

Home of the ND Mission of Mercy free clinic. Volunteer dental professionals provide care at this two-day event for North Dakotans who couldn’t otherwise afford it.

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Free dental care

Bright Futures in Dentistry

Help more dental assistants become qualified and registered. We reimburse North Dakota practices for high-school recruiting, exam preparation, and training.

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Family resources

Prevention and Education

Healthy smiles start with everyday habits. Explore free tips, tools, and resources to help your family build brushing routines and prevent cavities.

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Toothbrush kits

1 Million Brushes

Help us put 1 million free toothbrush kits into the hands of North Dakota children in need. Every kit gives a child the tools to care for their smile.

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Help more smiles thrive.

Help us put 1 million free toothbrush kits into the hands of North Dakota children in need. Every kit gives a child the tools to care for their smile.

Find Ways to Help

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