How much funding does Student Loan Repayment Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Student Loan Repayment Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Student Loan Repayment Grant?

Eligible applicants: Recent dental school or specialty school graduates.

How often is Student Loan Repayment Grant offered?

Student Loan Repayment Grant is described as a one-time opportunity.

Student Loan Repayment Grant

California Dental Association

Foundation One-time

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Recent dental school or specialty school graduates

Other requirements

Committed to working in public or community health
Serving underserved communities and populations in California

Overview

Purpose: The CDA Foundation Student Loan Repayment Grant was designed to offset the financial burden of student loan debt for new dentists entering public or community health careers. The program was designed to immediately reduce barriers to access oral health care services in targeted underserved communities and populations while establishing an ongoing mechanism to provide dental professionals an opportunity to reduce their financial burden while working in these communities.

Geographic Scope: California

Eligibility Criteria

Recent dental school or specialty school graduates
Committed to working in public or community health
Serving underserved communities and populations in California

Focus Areas

Public health dentistry
Community health dentistry
Service to underserved and low-income populations

Impact Since 2002

22 dentists enabled to work in public health
Nearly 100,000 patients in underserved communities served
Nearly $30 million in dental care provided

Recent Recipients

2022: Dr. Jennifer Stone (Pediatric dentist, Eureka, Humboldt County)
2021: Dr. Sogole Tabatabaiepur (General dentist, Solano County)
2021: Dr. Jose Carrasco Sandoval, DDS (General dentist, Los Angeles)
2019: Dr. Matthew Mecheal (St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center, Orange County)
2018: Dr. Andrea Ustarez (AltaMed, Los Angeles)
2017: Dr. Daniel Ramirez (Coastal Health Alliance, Marin County)
2016: Dr. Habiba Ismail (Metro Health Station, Los Angeles)
2015: Dr. Sonia Relingo (United Health Center, Mendota)
2014: Dr. Aisha Amin (Family HealthCare Network, Tulare County)
2013: Dr. Stephanie Calvillo (Low-cost clinic, Redlands)
2012: Dr. Kongsab Hatlavongsa (United Health Centers, Mendota)