named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Albert H. Stevenson Award
Recognizes outstanding graduating dental hygiene students from each of New York’s dental hygiene schools.
Dr. Stephen B. Gold Access to Care Fund
Provides grants to support oral health initiatives serving vulnerable populations including children, veterans, and people with developmental disabilities.
Dr. Thomas H. Sullivan Substance Abuse Grant Program
Offers financial assistance for substance abuse treatment to dentists in need.
HPV Prevention Toolkit
Educational initiative to raise awareness about the link between HPV and oral cancer, targeting dental professionals and the public.
Lessons in a Lunch Box
Outreach program bringing oral health education and preventive care to children in schools and community settings.
Mt. Morris Remote Area Medical (RAM®)
Hosts free dental clinics in collaboration with Remote Area Medical to deliver care to uninsured and underserved populations.
My Healthy Smile NY
Provides dental screenings, preventive care including fluoride varnish, and care coordination for children in rural and underserved communities across New York State.
Salute Vets with a Smile
Offers oral health treatment and screenings for veterans through volunteer dentist networks.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 3 activities
- Facilitating access to dental care through provider directoriesProvides a publicly accessible directory to help individuals locate dental care providers across New York State.
- Providing oral health education and career outreachDelivers oral health education to youth groups such as Girl Scouts and participates in high school career fairs to promote careers in dental professions.
- Tracking volunteer engagement among dentistsProvides a platform for NYSDA member dentists to log volunteer hours.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 2 activities
- Collaborating on free dental services in the Capital RegionCollaborated with Hudson Valley Community College to provide free dental services in the Capital Region.
- Operating My Healthy Smile NY outreach programLaunches and operates My Healthy Smile NY, a pilot program to scale the Community Dental Health Coordinator model in New York State from 2024 to 2028, including screening children and applying fluoride varnish as preventive care in communities such as Wellsville, NY.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding oral health initiatives for vulnerable populationsFunds oral health initiatives and projects serving vulnerable populations such as veterans, children, and people with developmental disabilities in New York, including a $25,000 grant to support oral health care needs in New York City.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding relief for dentists affected by natural disastersProvides funding for relief efforts to support dentists affected by natural disasters.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising eventsHosts an annual brunch event to support its programs and initiatives, raising over $43,000 in one year to support expanding access to dental care and workforce development.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosting oral cancer screenings and oral health eventsHosts oral cancer screenings and other oral health care events to improve access to preventive and diagnostic services for New Yorkers.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Offering continuing education for oral health professionalsOffers a 3-hour continuing education course fulfilling New York State's mandated training for prescribers in pain management, palliative care, and addiction, and provides up to 4 hours of ADA-CERP continuing education through an on-demand HPV vaccination course.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Organizing free dental, medical, and vision clinicsOrganizes free multidisciplinary clinics, including a scheduled event in Mt. Morris, NY in October 2026, aiming to provide dental, medical, and vision care to 200 patients.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Supporting dental workforce development and educationFosters the advancement of dentistry and dental education across New York State, including recognizing nine outstanding graduating dental hygiene students with the 2026 Albert H. Stevenson Award.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Supporting substance abuse treatment for dentistsProvides financial support for substance abuse treatment for dentists in need.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting dental treatment access for U.S. VeteransOrganizes a network of volunteer dentists who pledge to provide free dental treatment to U.S. Veterans, connecting 33 veteran cases to care in 2026 and engaging 109 volunteer dentists in the program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$385K
Contributions & grants$304K79%
Program service revenue$61K16%
Investment income$7K2%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$407K
Cash$309K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$377K
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +30.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY MCILDUFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $182K |
board members · 19
- CHRISTIAN STOHLER DMD — TRUSTEE
- DAVID J MILLER DDS — TRUSTEE
- DONALD TUCKER DDS — TRUSTEE
- DR RORY OGDEN — TRUSTEE
- DR SAVITHA REDDY — TRUSTEE
- DR YUN-PO ZHANG — TRUSTEE
- EGIDIO A FARONE DMD — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH B KAPRAL DDS MS — TRUSTEE
- JAY SKOLNICK DDS — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH BROFSKY DMD — TRUSTEE
- LAWRENCE VOLLAND DDS — TREASURER
- LOREN BAIM DDS — TRUSTEE
- MARIA MARANGA DDS — CHAIRPERSON
- MARY ELLEN LUKASWITZ DDS — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL SHRECK DMD — TRUSTEE
- PAUL KIM DDS — TRUSTEE
- RENUKA BIJOOR DDS — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT M PESKIN DDS — SECRETARY
- RONALD BELLOHUSEN DMD — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- American Cancer Society Partner — Collaborates on the development and delivery of the HPV Prevention Toolkit and education course.
- Center for Disability Services Dental Services Partner — Partner provider offering dental services in the Capital Region.
- Columbia College of Dental Medicine Partner — Partner dental institution providing services in the Metro Area.
- Community Health Center of the North Country Partner — Partner provider offering dental care services in the North Country region.
- Crossroads Utah AHEC Partner — Collaborates on the development and delivery of the HPV Prevention Toolkit and education course.
- Delta Dental Insurance Funder — Grant funder supporting the My Healthy Smile NY outreach program
- Dr. Robert H. Hill II Dental Hygiene Clinic at Hudson Valley Community College Partner — Partner clinic providing dental hygiene services in the Capital Region.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for communication and outreach
- Flickr Partner — Platform used for communication and outreach
- Girl Scouts Partner — Collaborates with Girl Scouts troops to deliver oral health education and promote dental careers to youth.
- Henry Schein Funder — Grant funder supporting the My Healthy Smile NY outreach program
- Hudson Valley Community College Partner — Collaborated with the Foundation to provide free dental services in the Capital Region.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for communication and outreach
- Linkedin Partner — Platform used for communication and outreach
- Lourdes Center for Oral Health Partner — Partner provider offering dental care in Binghamton, Central New York.
- Monroe Community College Viswanathan Dental Hygiene Clinic Partner — Partner dental hygiene clinic in Rochester, Central New York.
- NYSDA Network — Collaborates with NYSDA member dentists for volunteer programs.
- NYSDA Partner — Collaborates with NYSDA to facilitate donor contributions through annual dues payments.
- NYU College of Dentistry Partner — Partner dental institution providing services in the Metro Area.
- Nassau University Medical Center Partner — Partner provider offering dental services on Long Island.
- National HPV Vaccination Roundtable Partner — Collaborates on the development and delivery of the HPV Prevention Toolkit and education course.
- National Network for Oral Health Access Partner — Provides ADA-CERP continuing education hours for the HPV education course.
- New York State Dental Association Partner — Collaborates on events, outreach, and continuing education initiatives
- Northwell Health Cohen Children's Hospital Partner — Partner provider offering pediatric dental services on Long Island.
- Pinterest Partner — Platform used for communication and outreach
- Planet Smile Partners Partner — Partner organization that donated a portion of production to support Foundation programs
- Remote Area Medical (RAM®) Partner — Collaborates with RAM® to host a free medical, dental, and vision clinic in Mt. Morris, NY.
- Special Olympics New York Partner — Collaborates to support inclusive health through dental care services.
- Special Olympics New York Partner — Partners to provide dental screenings through the Special Smiles program
- St. Charles Port Jefferson Partner — Partner provider offering dental services in Port Jefferson, Long Island.
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strategies · 5
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 Dental Health Coordinator Modelmethodology: community_health_coordinator_modelBy deploying trained Community Dental Health Coordinators who combine local trust, support networks, and technology, we connect underserved individuals to dental care because trusted community intermediaries improve care engagement more effectively than passive referral systems.
- Mobile Outreach with Preventive Caremethodology: mobile_outreach_preventive_careBy deploying mobile clinics to deliver screenings, preventive care, and care coordination, we improve early access to dental services for children in underserved areas because bringing services directly to communities reduces structural barriers like transportation and lack of providers.
- Trusted Professional Advocacy for Preventionmethodology: trusted-professional-advocacyBy engaging oral health professionals as trusted educators, we increase uptake of preventive measures like HPV vaccination because patients are more likely to act on health recommendations from clinicians they trust.
- Volunteer Network Mobilization for Direct Caremethodology: volunteer_network_mobilizationBy mobilizing networks of volunteer dentists through professional associations, we expand access to free dental care for underserved populations because leveraging existing professional goodwill and infrastructure enables scalable, low-cost service delivery in high-need areas.
- Workforce Development for Long-Term Accessmethodology: workforce_development_for_accessBy investing in dental workforce development, we improve long-term access to oral health care in underserved communities because increasing the number and distribution of providers addresses systemic shortages and improves care availability over time.