Dental health funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Dental%20health Externships to dental students interested in a career with the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health or a Tribal site. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1337 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:58:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1337 Grants for oral health promotion programs designed to improve and maintain children's oral health through community education programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Dental Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=406 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:23 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=406 This program provides funding focused on reducing disparities in health care among racial and ethnic populations in eligible geographic areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Aetna Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:29:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 A loan repayment program for primary care and behavioral health providers working in HPSAs. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Health and Social Services http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2242 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:45:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2242 Grants to programs that improve the oral health of the public and promote the professional development of the general dentist. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Academy of General Dentistry http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=689 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:31:59 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=689 In exchange for a loan repayment award, participating dentists will practice in a dentally underserved area in Virginia and are required to accept government-sponsored insurance programs (e.g., Medicaid, FAMIS). Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1268 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:17:26 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1268 This program is offered to individuals attending a program of study designed to prepare them to become a licensed dentist. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=171 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:21:03 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=171 A scholarship program for rural dental students. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1697 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:54:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1697 A training program for dental students designed to help meet the oral health needs of rural and underserved communities in the Northwest. Geographic coverage: Washington -- University of Washington http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1866 Wed, 20 May 2009 10:26:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1866 Funding to make a measurable difference in the oral health of underserved Iowans. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Delta Dental of Iowa http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1919 Tue, 12 May 2009 10:22:30 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1919 Loan forgiveness (repayment) programs to health care students or residents. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2128 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:30:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2128 Financial awards for clinical research focused on oral health of special needs populations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institutes of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=464 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:33:30 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=464 Colorado only - Considers proposals from nonprofit dental clinics undertaking comprehensive capital campaigns, as well as supporting programs (capital campaigns) that encourage individuals to improve and maintain their good health and physical well being. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Gates Family Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=305 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:39:59 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=305