Massachusetts Dental Society Grant Award - Access to Care Grants

Massachusetts Dental Society Grant Award

Funder: Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)

Award Amount: $2,000 (as example; specific amounts vary)

Program Type: Access to Care Grants

Recurrence: Distributed once a year

Overview

Access to Care Grants support programs that provide increased access to oral health care and education for underserved communities. These grants are awarded to organizations working to expand dental services and improve patient access.

Geographic Scope

• Massachusetts
• Commonwealth focus

Focus Areas

• Oral health care access
• Dental education for underserved communities
• Patient capacity and wait time reduction
• Equipment purchases for dental facilities

Eligibility

• Organizations providing dental services to underserved/vulnerable populations
• Community health centers
• Dental programs

About the Funder

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is dedicated to the professional development of its member dentists through initiatives in education, advocacy, and promotion of the highest professional standards, and championing oral health in the Commonwealth.

Example Use

Holyoke Health Center received $2,000 in 2022 to purchase an x-ray sensor to increase patient capacity and reduce wait times.