named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
#BOLDInfluencers
Social media campaign where oral health professionals, students, and trainees share personal journeys to inspire a diverse next generation of dental leaders.
Give Kids A Smile Day
Annual oral health event in Puerto Rico celebrating 15 years of providing dental care and education to children in need.
International Dental Missions
Annual trips to the Dominican Republic to provide dental care, particularly for pediatric patients and those with palatal birth defects.
Mentorship Program
National and chapter-based initiatives connecting students and early-career dentists with experienced professionals for guidance and career development.
Smiles for Success
Activity empowering victims of gender violence and drug abuse through oral health support and community engagement.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 3 activities
- Advance Hispanic oral health research and scholarshipConducts and promotes research on oral health disparities in the Hispanic community, including the first national survey on Hispanic oral health with Crest and Oral-B. Publishes the bilingual, peer-reviewed Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association and hosts scientific poster contests with publication and cash awards.
- Build capacity in the dental profession through mentorship and career development programsRuns the BOLD (Building Our Leaders in Dentistry) mentorship program to introduce dentistry as a career to underrepresented minorities from elementary through undergraduate levels. Provides a Student Chapter Starter Toolkit, supports institutional memberships with faculty advisor benefits, and promotes career awareness through outreach presentations and workshops.
- Host educational and professional development events for dental students and professionalsHosts an annual meeting and student regional conferences featuring continuing education (up to 14 hours), networking, exhibits, and educational sessions. Also organizes webinars on DAT preparation, dental school applications, and life in dental school to support pre-dental and dental students.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Advocate for policy changes and recognize community contributions in oral healthPlayed a key role in amending local dental laws, implementing electronic health records at the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, and securing approval for a Periodontics Graduate program. Recognizes individual and student chapter contributions through the Orgullo Awards, which include monetary prizes.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Fund scholarships, grants, and awards to support dental education and outreachProvides scholarships through the HDA Foundation, awards $5,000 for the Nuestros Niños Contest, and has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships since inception. Offers BOLD grants ($250–$1,000) to support outreach and mentorship activities, travel allowances up to $1,000 for conference attendance, and $150 grants for oral health education of caregivers and older adults.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Promote oral health in the Hispanic community through direct service and outreachProvides free dental services to refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers; hosts community events for dental services and patient education; distributes oral health kits with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss to chapters; and supports Give Kids A Smile Day celebrations in Puerto Rico. Also offers free resume reviews, discounted pharmacy and dental supplies, and custom-fit mouth guards through partnerships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$912K
Contributions & grants$647K71%
Program service revenue$225K25%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$781K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$840K
Cash$795K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$745K
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha J Mutis | President | 15 | $39K |
| Elias Moron | Trustee | 1 | $22K |
| Ana Zea | Treasurer | 1 | $22K |
| Andrea Jauli | Executive Director | 40 | $10K |
board members · 11
- Ana Lpez-Fuentes — Trustee
- Christina Meiners — Past President / Interim ED
- Daniel Juarez — Student Trustee
- Genaro Romo — Trustee
- Herminio Perez — Trustee
- Isabel Garcia — Trustee
- Jeancarlos Ferman — Student Trustee
- Luis C Yepes — President Elect
- Merelyn Hong — Trustee
- Michelle Aguilos Thompson — Secretary
- Yanina Jouzy — Trustee
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- American Dental Education Association Network — Dr. Ana López Fuentes serves as Women Liaison Officer and participates in leadership roles within ADEA.
- Aspen Dental Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Partner — Host institution for the 2026 HDA Student Regional Conference where winners will be announced.
- CSD Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- CareCredit Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Cloud Dentistry Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Colgate Partner — Partnership to provide grant funding for the BOLD program outreach efforts.
- Colgate Partner — Partnership to provide oral health kits for community outreach events.
- Colgate Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Colgate-Palmolive Funder — Founding donor and corporate supporter of HDAF scholarship and outreach programs.
- Crest Partner — Collaborated with HDAF on the "Hispanics Open Up About Oral Health Care Survey" and joint outreach initiatives.
- Crest + Oral-B Partner — Sponsor of the Orgullo Awards competition and provider of branded products for use in video submissions.
- Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund Funder — Provides funding support for HDA's Service & Outreach programs.
- Enova Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Greater San Antonio Hispanic Dental Association Partner — Collaborates with HDA on community health initiatives and volunteer efforts.
- Guardian Partner — Supporting sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- HDA Professional Chapter Network — Local HDA Professional Chapters are part of the Hispanic Dental Association's network, encouraged to organize events for Día del Dentista.
- HSDA Chapters Partner — Collaborates with HSDA chapters to facilitate group payment of national membership dues for students.
- Heartland Dental Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Henry Schein Partner — Partnership to provide oral health kits for community outreach events.
- Henry Schein Partner — Supporting sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association Network — Publication partner for the HDA Research Poster Competition
- Kettenbach Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- La Mejor Sonrisa Partner — Collaborating manufacturer providing custom-fit mouth guards for sports, nighttime, and dental procedures to HDA members.
- MejorRx Partner — Partner providing pharmacy discounts to HDA members.
- Oral-B Partner — Collaborated with HDAF on the "Hispanics Open Up About Oral Health Care Survey" and joint outreach initiatives.
- PDS Health Partner — Supporting sponsor of the 2026 HDA Annual Meeting.
- Procter & Gamble Funder — Corporate supporter of HDAF scholarship and outreach programs.
- RefugeeOne Partner — Provides free dental services at the RefugeeOne dental clinic in Oak Park, IL.
- TDSC by Henry Schein Partner — Partner providing exclusive discounts on premium oral health supplies to HDA members.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Professional Unificationmethodology: professional-unificationBy unifying Hispanic dental professionals into a collective network, the HDA amplifies advocacy impact and service delivery because shared identity and camaraderie strengthen both professional influence and culturally resonant outreach.
- Culturally Resonant Health Engagementmethodology: culturally_relevant_outreachBy delivering oral health education through culturally and linguistically relevant formats like bilingual digital content and community events, the HDA improves engagement and outcomes because cultural resonance increases trust and behavioral adoption.
- Integrated Advocacy and Education Modelmethodology: integrated-advocacy-and-educationBy integrating service, education, research, and advocacy, the HDA produces systemic improvements in oral health equity because multi-pronged approaches address both individual and structural barriers in underrepresented communities.
- Mentorship-Driven Pipeline Developmentmethodology: mentorship_pipelineBy providing sustained mentorship and career exposure from early education through professional training, the HDA increases representation of underrepresented minorities in dentistry because early and continuous support mitigates systemic barriers to entry.