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2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Dr. Nicholas D. Barone, Chairman
Dr. Robert Bartro, Secretary
Dr. John M. Underhill, Treasurer
Dr. Andrew Molak, Board Member
Dr. Martin Nager, Board Member
Dr. George Gettinger, Board Member
Dr. M. Christine Benoit, Board Member
Dr. Fred Hartman, Board Member
Dr. Elizabeth Benz, Board Member
Mr. Aaron Guckian, Board Member
The Rhode Island Dental Foundation (RIDF) is located in Warwick, RI and is a nonprofit RI corporation established in 2001 by the Rhode Island Dental Association (RIDA). This foundation is a tax-exempt private foundation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The purpose of the RIDF is to:
  • Fund education and research programs designed to improve the science of dentistry in the State of Rhode Island;
  • Award grants for dental public service projects in Rhode Island;
  • Provide funding for programs to improve the accessibility and availability of dental care for underserved citizens of the State of Rhode Island;
  • Educate the Rhode Island public about oral health and the importance of oral health;
  • Support Rhode Island oral health education;
  • Support other Rhode Island charitable or educational projects related to oral health;
  • Support free clinics or other projects involving Rhode Island Dental Association members that provide direct dental care to underserved populations
  • Financial scholarships for dental auxiliaries

How to Donate

Contributions may be made by check, payable to the Rhode Island Dental Foundation, and mailed to:
RIDF c/o The Rhode Island Dental Association
875 Centerville Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 12,
Warwick, RI 02886

How to Apply for a Grant

To apply, please complete the application below and mail to:
RIDF c/o The Rhode Island Dental Association
875 Centerville Rd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 12,
Warwick, RI 02886

Questions can be directed to the Rhode Island Dental Association at (401) 825-7700

RIDF Grant Cover Letter 2024
RIDF Grant Application 2024

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