Welcome to the Minnesota Dental Foundation website where you can find a wealth of information about the activities and programs of your Foundation to help eliminate unmet oral health needs in Minnesota.

For individuals seeking dental care, please see the Donated Dental Services information. Also, check the MDA page on Public Resources.

A Lot Has Changed

DDS program volunteers needed

The DDS (Donated Dental Services) program provides comprehensive dental care to those who are disabled or who are elderly or medically fragile and cannot afford the needed dental care. It also provides services to veterans. It is a program of Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) and has been in Minnesota since 2003. Approximately 420 Minnesota dentists provide the needed care in their own offices. Specialty care is provided and all necessary lab work – crowns, bridges, dentures, etc. – is provided free by the labs. In 2022, Minnesota celebrated providing $15 million in free dental care.

Volunteer dentists generally see only one or two patients per year. About 200 patients are on the waiting list and it’s real easy to sign up to participate.

Watch the video below to see the impact the that DDS program has on providers and patients.

Martha Mordini Rukavina Loan Forgiveness Program

The Martha Mordini Rukavina Loan Forgiveness Program is now accepting applications.

Masters of Dentistry Golf Tournament May 30, 2025

In 2023, three vendors involved with dentistry decided to have a golf event for all of the vendors in dentistry. Kate Korogi of Karkela Construction, Rachael Ranney of Bank of America and Josh Erceg of Henry Schein were hoping to have an afternoon of enjoyment and relaxation outside of the usual work they do together at dental meetings with exhibitors. They also decided to invite dentists as well. In addition, if they had any profits, the monies would go to the Minnesota Dental Foundation.

The third Masters of Dentistry Golf Tournament will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at Braemar Golf Course in Edina. Staring at noon with golf, ending with cocktail time and dinner at Braemar. Very exciting!

Please go to https://masters-of-dentistry.perfectgolfevent.com/registration for information on sponsorships and registration.

The Minnesota Dental Foundation is not involved in planning this event, but is the beneficiary of any monies made from the event.

Minnesota Dental Foundation OneSmile Gala

The Minnesota Dental Foundation’s most recent Gala was held on September 27 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Thank you to all who attended. Click here for photos and more information.

Please save the date of Friday, October 3, 2025, for the 9th OneSmile Gala. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Minneapolis. Click here for more information.

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