General Information

The AGD Foundation was established in 1972 to improve the oral health of the public and support the efforts of general dentists and the AGD.  The AGD Foundation actively funds educational initiatives for AGD member dentists and funds programs that provide the public with oral health education.

The Foundation is a non-profit entity governed by an independent board of directors with representatives from the AGD and the corporate community. AGD Foundation supporters share a common objective—to work together for the advancement of oral health.

The AGD Foundation’s Board of Directors oversees all policies, programs, and operations. The Board is comprised of twelve members, nine of whom are general dentists.

Member contributions to the AGD Foundation support programs that offer dental care and oral health literacy to underserved populations, and educational programs that train the general dentist to better serve the aged, physically and mentally challenged, and children, particularly those whose economic circumstances place them at risk.

The AGD Foundation believes that better oral health will lead to increased overall health and add to the public’s quality of life.