Oral diseases and conditions result in needless pain and suffering, difficulty in speaking, chewing and swallowing, increased costs of care, loss of self-esteem, loss of work and school days and, in extreme cases, they can even lead to death.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 40 percent of low-income adults have at least one untreated decayed tooth, compared to 16 percent of non-poor adults.
The U.S. Surgeon General recognizes oral health as an integral part of a person’s total health. No one can be truly healthy unless he or she is free from the burden of oral diseases and conditions.
Mission: As the philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin Dental Association, the WDA Foundation is committed to making a difference by improving the oral health of Wisconsin residents through its support of projects that provide dental care for the disadvantaged while meeting the current and future needs of the dental profession.
The foundation makes a difference by bringing volunteer efforts to those who can least afford treatment. Each program focuses on a different group of individuals, but shares a common goal: better dental health for Badger State residents.
The WDA Foundation sincerely thanks you. Your support makes this good work possible.
Contact
For more information about the WDA Foundation, please contact:
Vicki Bohman
WDA Foundation Executive Director
6737 W. Washington St., Suite 2360
West Allis, WI 53214
414-755-4198 (direct)
vbohman@wda.org
