About Us
Helping Those Around the World…
One Smile at a Time!
Oral diseases pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death.
Since 1986, the Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy has served as a leading philanthropic, non-profit organization promoting the advancement of oral healthcare globally to those in need.
Share a Smile Grants Program - Offers financial support for charitable dentistry projects.
Future Leaders in Dentistry - Offers student scholarships to deserving third-year dental students.
The stories of how lives are changed are why we are driven to improve the lives of people with poor oral healthcare.
Did You Know?
More than 1 in 4 (26%) adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay.
Oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with decay of permanent teeth being the most common condition. Globally, it is estimated that 2.3 billion people suffer from decay of permanent teeth and more than 530 million children suffer from caries of primary teeth.
Between 15 and 20 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have severe gum disease.
About 30 percent of people around the world ages 65 to 74 don’t have any natural teeth left.
In most countries, out of every 100,000 people, there are between 1 and 10 cases of oral cancer.
The burden of oral disease is much higher in poor or disadvantaged population groups.
What People Are Saying
“Through the continued generosity of volunteers and donors such as the Oral Health Foundation, dentists will work to meet the needs of the disabled, elderly, poor and uninsured adult residents of Wisconsin.”
“Through the Oral Health Foundation’s grant, the Colorado Mission of Mercy donated masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face/eye protection gear to healthcare professionals on the frontlines treating patients with COVID-19. Thank you for your support!”
“There’s no better way to say Thank You than sharing a bright, beautiful smile. The grant has made it possible for thousands of low-income, uninsured Minnesotans to enjoy improved oral health and the freedom to simply smile without pain or shame.”
“Thank you Oral Health Foundation for your generous grant. Your willingness to help poor and disabled Marylanders weather the dental health crisis in their lives makes all the difference!”
“Words can not express how thankful I am for the amazing gift you have given me. This has helped to raise my confidence in myself. Thank you for giving me my smile back.”
“Your generosity provides cleft lip and palate treatment, pediatric dentistry to hundreds of children throughout Central and South America who have no economic resources for care. While they may never be able to repay you, these little ones can smile for a lifetime and it is all thanks to you!”
“I am sincerely honored to have been selected as the recipient of the Oral Health Foundation Student Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity which has allowed me to focus more on my dental research, leadership role and academic achievement.”
“Thank you for your generous scholarship. I am honored by the recognition. Your generosity has inspired me even more to help others and give back to the community. ”
“I am thrilled to receive a student scholarship. It confirms my efforts as I work towards the legacy so many mentors have created. I want to make the most out of my life and this scholarship has allowed me to reflect on my experiences as I strive to impact those around me.”
“The scholarship is not only a recognition for my progress as a dental student so far, but more importantly, it is motivation and inspiration for my future endeavor to undertake initiative roles in the dental profession.”
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Together, through your support, we shall continue to help those around the world.
One Smile at a Time.