CDA Foundation Welcomes Three New Corporate Supporters

Awareness of the CDA Foundation is building among the 24,000 CDA members as well as savvy and philanthropic businesses. Despite the economic uncertainty, several businesses are stepping up their philanthropic efforts in support of the CDA Foundation, recognizing the need for oral health access solutions are increasing, and through support of the Foundation, those needs are being met.

“We have been out there and have witnessed first hand how people, for the first time in their lives, are seeking public assistance” said Parker Francis, chief marketing officer of Edge Medical Technologies Inc. “Embedded in our near and long term corporate mission and vision is our commitment to give back to the community. ”

“As a dentist, I have enjoyed helping people and seeing the difference it makes in their lives.  Now, through our partnership with the CDA Foundation, we have the distinct pleasure of helping many more people at a time when help is so greatly needed.  It just makes sense,” added Edge’s Co-Owner and President Brian Black, DDS.

Jay Grossman, DDS, owner of Waiting Room Theater and founder of Homeless Not Toothless, agrees. “With philanthropy as one of our core operating principles, we are partnering with leading non-profit organizations like the CDA Foundation to give back to the community and improve the lives of others.”

Waiting Room Theater, Edge Medical Technologies Inc. as well as Premier Corporate Supporter; Star Refining, are supporting CDA Foundation initiatives to expand access to dental care for underserved communities. Be sure to visit these generous companies at CDA Presents – San Francisco.

Star Refining – Booth # 1143
Edge Technologies, Inc. – Booth #1442
Waiting Room Theater – Booth #1139

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Bob Hoffman, senior vice president of Thompson & Associates and veteran estate planning professional, will be offering a comprehensive seminar addressing estate planning basics.

Thanks to Star Refining, one of the CDA Foundation’s corporate donors and sponsor of the workshops at CDA Presents San Francisco, the seminar is offered twice on Friday, September 11 at the InterContinental – Cathedral Hill (Fourth Floor) at 10:00-11:00 and 2:00-3:00. Mr. Hoffman will also be conducting a mini-presentation at the CDA Foundation Legacy Lounge, third floor Moscone West during the noon lunch hour.

Tony Stern, chairman and president of Star Refining says
“Our company’s charitable policy is shaped by the fact that we count ourselves lucky to be in a thriving business and giving back a portion of our success to worthy causes. Partnering with the California Dental Association Foundation is as exciting as it gets because it is so professionally run with a dedicated team; and in my opinion the programs will far exceed even the most optimistic of projections.”

Friends of the CDA Foundation Reception
Thanks to the generous support from Edge Medical Technologies, Inc., CDA President and Chair of the CDA Foundation Board of Advisors, Dr. Carol Summerhays will host a Friends of the CDA Foundation reception on Friday, September 11 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Presidential Suite at The InterContinental. Friends of the CDA Foundation and their guests will enjoy a wine and light appetizer reception prior to the Membership party festivities.