SDDF : About the Foundation
The South Dakota Dental Foundation is a nonprofit public foundation formed by interested members of the South Dakota Dental Association to benefit the general public.
The Foundation's Mission
The mission of the South Dakota Dental Foundation is to advocate for the improved oral health of South Dakota’s citizens through the education of the profession and the public and by serving those individuals and organizations having dental related needs.
Endowment Fund
The South Dakota Dental Foundation has created an endowment fund to provide financial support to the people, organization and causes that advance the dental profession in South Dakota.
The fund was initially capitalized through a fundraising campaign among the dentists in South Dakota. The fund continues to grow today through pledges, direct contributions, memorials, estate contributions and fund raising activities. All contributions become part of the permanent endowment. Only the earnings from the endowment fund are distributed.
Uses For the Earnings
Uses for the earnings include the following:
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Dental health projects and activities
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Dental auxiliary student scholarships
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Dental health education of the public
The Foundation Board continues to welcome additional contributions to the fund. All contributions are tax deductible.
Foundation Board Members
Dr. Steve Buechler, Chairman
Mr. Brad Bauer, First Vice-Chairman
Dr. Monty Bechtold, Second Vice-Chairman
Mr. Scott Jones, Secretary-Treasurer
Mrs. Connie Halverson
Dr. Jack Muller
Dr. Roger Wilson
Dr. Orin Ellwein
Dr. Amber Determan
Dr. Mark Bierschbach
Dr. Melissa Gibson
Dr. Mark Hogg
Dr. Grant Titze
Dr. Jacyln Schuler
To view the Foundation's 2011 Year-End Report click here 
