Share a Smile Grants Program

Making a Difference Around the World


Today, oral diseases affect 3.5 billion people worldwide and it is estimated that 2.3 billion people suffer from tooth decay.

Doctor with Child

Globally, untreated tooth decay in permanent teeth is the most common health condition. Unfortunately, most low-and-middle income countries are unable to provide services to prevent and treat oral health conditions. Most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages if care is accessible.

The Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy was created to provide monetary grants to support those less fortunate. Since 1995, the Foundation has supported over 675 grants totaling $4,600,000 around the world. The need is great! Together, through the financial support of the Foundation and the dedication of dental professionals, we have and shall continue to enhance the quality of oral healthcare around the world.

Grant applications are accepted between March 1 - June 1.

2022-2023 Grant Recipients:

*PFA Section Grants

Saint Joseph University*

Lebanese Army Personnel Dental Treatment

Smiles Forever Foundation

Dental Care in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Build Your Smile Dental Foundation

Dental Office Initiatives

Hope for a Healthier Humanity

Community Dental Care in the Dominican Republic

The Good Samaritan Ministry

Restorative Dental Services for the Poor

Miracle Making Ministries

Improving Oral Healthcare

Healing California

Free Oral Health Clinics for Californians

Footbridge*

Dental Clinic

Volunteer Ministry Center

Dental Clinic

Muchila Access Project

Dental Care Clinic

Hope Dental Clinic

Dental Supplies and PPE

Appletree Dental*

Mission of Mercy

Strong Island Foundation*

Makira School Oral Health Program

Miracle Corners of the World

Oral Health Awareness in Tanzania

Georgia Dental Association*

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me

Virginia Dental Assoc. Foundation*

Mission of Mercy

Florida Dental Assoc. Foundation

Mission of Mercy

Moab Free Health Clinic

Expanding Rural Dental Clinic Capacity

Mudo A. Sorrir

Oral Health for Guinean Children

Health Mission Outreach

Guatemala Mission

Health Outreach*

Guatemala 2023

Christ Community Health Services Augusta*

Dental Care for Underserved Families of the Augusta GA Area

Angkor Hospital for Children

Improving the Oral Health Status of Children in Cambodia

Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation*

Mission of Mercy

Haitian Health Foundation*

Dental Program in Rural Haiti

Smiles International Foundation*

Baja Smiles of Mexico and Costa Rica Smiles

Race Street Dental - Garces Foundation

The Sonrise Dental Program

Salt Lake Donated Dental Services

Community Donated Dental Project

Mission Lexington, Inc.*

Charitable Dental Clinic

Oasis Free Clinics

Dental Clinic

The Maryland Foundation of Dentistry*

Donated Dental Services

Dental Lifeline Network*

Rhode Island Donated Dental Services

Mission of Mercy

Dental Care for Uninsured Patients in MD and PA

Mission Outpost Dental Clinic

Collaborating for Comprehensive Care Needs

Hope Clinic*

Dental Services for the Uninsured

Iowa Dental Foundation*

Mission of Mercy

Wheeling Health Rights

Increasing Access to Dental Care for the Marginalized

Global Dental Relief*

Dental Care for Children in Cambodia

Salem Free Clinics

Access to Dental Care Services for the Uninsured

Gulf Coast Dental Outreach

Senior’s Smile

 Interested in Applying for a Grant?

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