Envista Smile Project Donates $50,000 to Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTA Foundation is excited to announce that Envista Smile Project has donated $50,000 to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship, which aims to increase diversity in the dental field. Envista ' s contribution to this scholarship aligns with its philanthropic mission –to improve the smiles and oral health of disadvantaged communities by supporting increased access to oral care and oral health education.People of color are greatly underrepresented among the dentist and hygienist workforces. According to a Journal of American Dental Association study, Elevating dentistry through diversity, " Today, dental schools have student populations that are more diverse but still do not reflect the current U.S. population. And it does not seem to be moving in that direction. "The Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship aims to change that by providing scholarships to underrepresented minorities looking to start their dental education. The initiative was established by the DTA Foundation in June 2021, in partnership with the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to increase diversity and improve access to the oral healthcare profession." Black dentists are significantly underrepresented in the United States, " said Sarah Miller, Executive Director, DTA Foundation. " That is why the support of this scholarship is crucial for diversifying the dental field. We are grateful for this the gift from Envista Smile Project and look forwar...
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