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Pierce County Dental Foundation
 The Foundation's Mission: The Pierce County Dental Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization formed in 2003. The Foundation was started to raise and disperse funds for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. The unique aspect of the Foundation is that all money raised will be distributed exclusively in Pierce County.PCDF has a goal of raising $1,000,000 for it's endowment fund. The proceeds will be used to support community programs that support access to care, building oral health awareness, and supporting the education of dental health professionals. 
A Message from Pierce County Dental Foundation - Dr. Richard CoynerFifth Annual Donate a Day for Smiles ~ November 7-11, 2022 The Pierce County Dental Foundation is proud to continue our wonderful annual event. Your generous efforts have raised over $380,000 towards our goal of one million. This will sustain our foundation to help other needy causes in the future. Your foundation has contributed toward many areas including community clinics, volunteer clinics, and school scholarships. All of our donations stay exclusively in Pierce County, which we are committed to. Please join us for this great event. We are after participating offices and not necessarily donations. Your office can donate one day of production or collection or one half day. Any combination is fine. Some offices just make a donation, period. Please be part of this amazing event. A list of participating offices will be promoted on our media. Warm Regards, Your Pierce County Dental Foundation Dr. Richard Coyner-President, Debbie Carson-Lewandowski, CDA-President- Elect, Dr. Theodore Baer-Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Lisa Buttaro, Dr. Guillermo Chacon, Dr. Ross Drangsholt, Dr. Michael Giesy, Dr. Jurgen Huck, Cheryl Jenkins, Dr. Roy Kaldestad, Dr. Sylvia Kim-Sioda, Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program, Dr. Silvia La Rosa, Pat Moore, Burkhart Dental, Dr. Sonia Pal, Dr. Thomas Reynolds, Dr. Karl Smith Pierce County Dental Foundation held it's annual "A Day for Smiles" the week of November 7-13, 2021. Thank you to the following dentists who made a donation to the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment Fund. If you want to make a donation at any time, please contact Cindy Stephen at: cindy@pcdentists.org. Jurgen Huck Visionary Al Bird Founder Richard Coyner Founder Roy Kaldestad Founder Sean Wittmer Founder Lisa Buttaro Champion Robert Chen Champion Ross Drangsholt Champion Peter Gauger Champion Michael Giesy Champion Minou Karbakhsch Champion Joe Schneider Champion Karl Smith Champion Steven Urback Champion Vic Barry Ambassador Debra Carson-Lewandowski Ambassador Matthew Cozby Ambassador Dental Health Associates: Drs. Sean Jung, Kevin Kim, David Stevens, Michael Stevens Ambassador Peter Elton Ambassador Stuart Hersey Ambassador Cheryl Jenkins Ambassador Tracy Johnson Ambassador Michi Katafuchi Ambassador Manuel La Rosa Ambassador Silvia La Rosa Ambassador Michael McDade & Tim Miller Ambassador Sonia Pal Ambassador Ian Rothbauer Ambassador Matthew Stadler Ambassador Of Someone Who May Need Dental Care" Through the generous donations of those who care about the dental health needs in Pierce County, the Foundation has been able to make over $300,000.00 dollars in donations to the following non-profit organizations who are dedicated to access to dental care and education in Pierce County. ABCD Program Bates Dental Clinic Bates Dental College Care Clinic Bates Dental College Dental Assisting Scholarship (new as of 2022) Children's Advocacy Center of Pierce County Clover Park Dental Assisting Program Clover Park Dental Assisting Scholarship (new as of 2022) Community Healthcare Dental Clinic Tacoma Communities In Schools, Oral Hygiene Bags To Children In Need In The Tacoma School District Dr. Seuss Reading Event Delivering Mobile Dental - Dental Care for Seniors Dental Goody Bags for Oral Health Presentations in Pierce County Schools Eatonville Area Council Dental Care Give Kids A Smile Goodwill Dental Care Program Harbor Community Services Dental Clinics Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children MDC Healthcare for the Homeless Medical Teams International Maritime Dental Event Orting School Transport to Children' Dental Clinic PCDS Children's Dental Health Day Pierce County Homeless Connect Event Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program Pierce College Dental Hygiene Scholarship (new as of 2022) Pierce County Dentists Care Program Pierce County Smokeless Tobacco School Seminar Pierce County Oral Health Coalition Pierce County Veteran's Resource Event Project Homeless Connect Puyallup Schools Access to Dental Care Read To Me Program (dental books) Salvation Army (dental access for underserved) Smilemobile Dental Van Tacoma Rescue Mission Werlin Reading Program Our Foundation resources are designed to help projects that assist those in need. Please click on the following link to download the Grant Application for PCDF Download our brochure to find out more about the Pierce County Dental Foundation: PCDF Brochure Foundation Donors PIERCE COUNTY DENTAL FOUNDATION HAS CREATED AN ENDOWMENT Leave your Imprint on the Future of Dentistry Since 2003, the Pierce County Dental Foundation has supported nonprofit organizations dedicated to access to dental care and education. The Pierce County Dental Foundation has created an Endowment that will help sustain that good work into the future. A reliable income stream will enable the Foundation to concentrate less on raising money and more on what is important - funding critical dental health programs and providing financial support to deserving dental professionals. Please join in this endeavor to ensure a brighter, healthier future for Pierce County. However you choose to give to the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment-through a charitable bequest in a will or trust, a monthly or annual gift, or a periodic donation-your contribution will leave a lasting imprint on the future of dentistry and the citizens of Pierce County. To pledge your support and to learn more, please contact Cindy Stephen at the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment at 253.274.9722 or cindy@pcdentists.org Make A Donation Today! Remember, 100% of the Proceeds Stay in Pierce County. |
Please Donate!100% Of the proceeds stay in Pierce County to help those in dental need.  Support Pierce County Dental Foundation. |
 All proceeds for the “A Day for Smiles” goes to the Pierce County Dental Foundation Endowment fund. The fund has a goal of $1,000,000. Once the fund reaches $500,000 it will start disbursing the proceeds for oral health care for those in need, oral health education, and to support education for dental professionals. Currently the fund has over $380,000 in donations. The Foundation has supported several community events to support improved oral health such as: Pierce County Dentists Care Program, Bates Free Dental Day, Tacoma Rescue Mission Free Dental Day, Pierce County Veteran’s Resource Fair, Pierce County Dental Society Children’s Dental Health Day, and oral hygiene supplies for schools in Pierce County.   
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