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The Wisconsin Dental Association, which represents nearly 70% of practicing dentists in the Badger State, is Wisconsin’s leading voice for oral health news and information. With more than 3,000 members statewide, the WDA communications team can connect media with expert spokespeople in their area to talk about breaking news stories, oral health tips for the entire family, legislation related to dental care, the benefits of community water fluoridation and more.

Media Contacts

Christine Jacobs, APR
Director of Membership and Communications
414-755-4108 (direct)
cjacobs@wda.org
Laura Schreiner
Managing Editor & Public Relations Specialist
lschreiner@wda.org
414-755-4110

News Releases

Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation awards oral health grants

Feb 12, 2026

WEST ALLIS, Wis.The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $59,921 in 2026 grants to nine Wisconsin oral health nonprofits, providing critical supplies and equipment to expand care for low-income residents and extend the Foundation’s reach to communities across the state.

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:

  • Bread of Healing Clinic (Milwaukee)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire)
  • Church Health Services (Beaver Dam)
  • Community Smiles Dental (Waukesha)
  • Lake Area Free Clinic (Oconomowoc)
  • Mercy Dental Missions (Madison)
  • More Smiles Wisconsin (Madison)
  • Oral Health Partnership (Brown County)
  • Tri-County Dental (Appleton)

“These organizations are doing wonderful work to provide oral health care services to a vulnerable population that already faces so many other challenges,” said Mark Spiegelhoff, WDA Foundation executive director. “All Wisconsin residents should have access to good oral health care, and our Foundation is proud to financially support these organizations that step forward to meet that need.”

Organizations interested in applying for grant funding in the next cycle should check the WDA Foundation webpage at https://www.wda.org/wda-foundation/programs#grants