The ADA Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the American Dental Association. The Foundation encourages hope and health in communities through philanthropy, professional development and recognizing promising leaders in the dental profession. As part of these efforts, the Foundation oversees Give Kids A Smile® and its suite of smile programs like Tiny Smiles and Give Veterans A Smile, in addition to Charitable Assistance Grants, Whiston Leadership Award, and Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award.
About ADA Foundation
2026-2027 ADAF Board Members:
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Dr. Rita M. Cammarata, DDS
Chair ADA Foundation
Dr. Patricia L. Blanton, DDS, MS, PhD
Mr. Steven J. Brady, MBA
Dr. Terry D. Dickinson, DDS
Ms. Jennifer Kim Field
Dr. Theresa S. Gonzales, DMD, MS, MSS, COL, (Retired), USA
Dr. Monica M. Hebl, DDS
Dr. Janis Moriarty, DMD
Dr. Elizabeth C. Reynolds, DDS
Dr. Richard J. Rosato, DMD
Dr. Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D., FAAM, FACDHON, FPFAHON
Dr. Mohita Sharma BDS, DDS, FICD
Dr. Nipa Thakkar, DMD, MBS, D.ABDSM
Dr. Nader A. Nadershahi, D.D.S., M.B.A., EdD.
ADA Executive Director
Nicole S. Catral, RDH, MHS
Director, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy
Briana Fitzgerald Rowland, MBA
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and International Engagement
Antegoni (Andie) Kyros Simeakis, RDH, MPH, PHDH
Manager, Give Kids A Smile Program
Tracey Schilligo, MS, CFRE
Senior Manager, Philanthropic Programs and Operations
Morgan Schnick
Philanthropy Administrator
ADA Foundation
401 North Michigan Ave
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60611-4250
ADA Foundation Email: Foundation@ada.org
Phone: 312.440.2500