Our Mission:

Improving oral health for Oregon's children.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon was founded in 1982 to promote access to dental care for Oregonians in need. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Oregon Dental Association.

According to a recent report from the Oregon Department of Human Services Public Health Division, "Oral disease is a serious, often overlooked public health problem that affects the majority of Oregonians during their lifetime." Left untreated, dental decay becomes a chronic condition later in life and may contribute to lung disease, stroke and premature births.