The mission of the Hawaii Dental Service Foundation is to improve the oral health of Hawaii’s communities. Established in 1986 by Hawaii Dental Service, the Foundation strives to support local efforts that provide oral health education, prevent oral disease, and increase access to dental care for underserved populations.
The Smile Fund, administered by the Hawaii Dental Service Foundation, aims to support small projects focused on enhancing oral health in Hawaii. This grant program prioritizes applications from local non-profit organizations working on programs and projects that align with its key goals: providing oral health education, preventing oral disease, and expanding access to dental care for underserved communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to the availability of funds.