New York State Dental Foundation
 | This article contains promotional content. (March 2021) |
| Formation | 1980 |
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| Type | Not for profit, 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Albany, New York |
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Chairman | Edward Downes, DDS |
Key people | Laura Leon (Executive Director) |
| Staff | 4.5 |
| Website | nysdentalfoundation.org |
The New York State Dental Foundation (NYSDF) is an American not-for-profit organization established in 1980. It is based in Albany, NY and performs dental education and outreach programs for the public.
Overview
[edit]The New York State Dental Foundation, which was incorporated in 1980, was established to improve the quality of dental care in New York.
The New York State Dental Foundation is an ADA-CERP approved provider of continuing education.[1] The foundation's executive director also serves on the steering committee for the New York State Oral Health Coalition.
Outreach
[edit]The New York State Dental Foundation has published reports on the issuance of volunteer licensure [2] and has created statewide programs to aid in the implementation of New York State's new dental health certificate law. It has also worked with the assistance of a grant from the American Dental Association to recruit dentists, willing to offer free or reduced dental assessments for children.
References
[edit]- ^ "New York State Dental Foundation: Continuing Education". Archived from the original on 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ "New York State Dental Foundation: Dental Professionals". Archived from the original on 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2008-09-16.