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Join us in advancing oral health through the NADP Foundation

July 16, 2026

Join us in advancing oral health through the NADP Foundation The mission of the Foundation is to advance research and education initiatives that increase access to oral health services and…

NADP Foundation 2026 Projects – Midyear Updates

July 7, 2026

NADP Foundation 2026 Projects – Midyear Updates At the midyear point, all four 2026 NADP Foundation grantees reported appropriate progress toward year-end completion and an interest in promoting their work…

NADP Foundation Announces 2026 Grants

February 3, 2026

NADP Foundation Announces 2026 Grants The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 grant awards, supporting innovative projects that improve access…

Advance the Oral Health and Access; Donate to the NADP Foundation Now!

December 16, 2025

Advance the Oral Health and Access; Donate to the NADP Foundation Now! The NADP Foundation had a great year in 2025, identifying four grantees for 2026. Please consider donating now…

NADP Foundation Readies for New Round of Grants

October 30, 2025

NADP Foundation Readies for New Round of Grants The NADP Foundation received 43 grant applications for 2026 (up from 19 applications in fall 2025). The list includes 37 first-time applicants…

NADP Foundation Issues Request for Proposals

August 18, 2025

NADP Foundation Issues Request for Proposals DALLAS –  To solicit projects advancing access to oral health care, the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) Foundation issued its 2025 request for…

31 Million Seniors Lack Dental Coverage, According to NADP Foundation-Funded Paper

May 29, 2025

31 Million Seniors Lack Dental Coverage, According to NADP Foundation-Funded Paper Charm Economics Releases White Paper Revealing Dental Coverage Gap Among Older Americans DALLAS, TX — May 28, 2025 —…

NADP Foundation Report: Addressing Retiree Oral Health Needs. An analysis of current dental coverage and recommendations for expanded coverage

April 30, 2025

NADP Foundation Report: Addressing Retiree Oral Health Needs. An analysis of current dental coverage and recommendations for expanded coverage In this report, Charm Economics synthesizes the best publicly available data…

NADP Foundation Announces 2025 Grants to Advance Access to Oral Healthcare

January 24, 2025

NADP Foundation Announces 2025 Grants to Advance Access to Oral Healthcare DALLAS — The National Association of Dental Plans Foundation recently awarded a total of $99,000 to three innovative organizations…

NADP Foundation Issues First RFP

August 27, 2024

NADP Foundation Issues First RFP Earlier this year, NADP re-established the NADP Foundation with generous funding from four NADP member companies: Delta Dental of Massachusetts, Met Life, Principal, and Sun…