Oklahoma Dental Association

What Oklahoma Dental Association does

The Oklahoma Dental Foundation (ODF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1959 as an outgrowth of the Oklahoma Dental Association, headquartered at 317 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City. Its mission is to build partnerships to improve and advance oral health, executed primarily through two channels: (1) MobileSmiles Oklahoma, the state's first mobile dental care program launched in 2005, which deploys RV-style mobile dental facilities (each with two operatories) to underserved communities statewide via a site partner network of nonprofits, schools, churches, and government agencies, and (2) continuing education courses for dental assistants and hygienists covering expanded duty permits (Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Infection Control, HIPAA, Local Anesthesia) delivered through the PathLMS learning platform. Supporting programs include the SmartSmiles Pre-K/Kindergarten oral health curriculum and fiscal sponsorship of the annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) two-day free dental clinic.

The foundation's core technology consists of purpose-built mobile dental clinics rather than software. Revenue is generated from a diversified mix: charitable donations via Donorbox, foundation grants (more than a dozen named funders including Oklahoma City Community Foundation, DentaQuest, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and Sarkeys Foundation), state legislative appropriations and SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) reimbursements, community investment fees from site partners (averaging $3,100 per mobile unit per day of operation), and continuing education course fees. In 2023, ODF was awarded $5.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to build five new mobile dental clinics, expanding clinical capacity by approximately 5x; the first new clinic was unveiled in 2024.

The organization operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) supplemented by dental volunteers, university partnerships (OU College of Dentistry), and a volunteer Board of Trustees including dental professionals and community leaders. Geographic reach is limited to Oklahoma, with service delivery across dozens of counties and approximately 146 site visits in 2023 serving nearly 1,300 patients. Historical impact metrics include 18,876 cumulative patients served through MobileSmiles (as of 12/31/2022) and $18M+ in total treatment value delivered.

Name

Oklahoma Dental Association

Legal name

Oklahoma Dental Foundation

Website

https://okdf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Oklahoma Dental Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating MobileSmiles Oklahoma, the state's first mobile dental care program, delivering free dental treatment and oral health education to underserved Oklahomans via RV-based clinics and a site partner network, while also providing continuing education courses for dental professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Dental Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & On-Site General Dentistry (Workplace/Nursing Home/Home Visits) (HLABAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

School/Community-Based Preventive Dental Programs (HLABAHAM)

Keywords

• Mobile dental services
• Dental continuing education
• Community dental care
• Oral health education
• Nonprofit dental foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors, foundations, and businesses provide charitable donations that subsidize the mobile dental program operations. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 73-0678114).
2. Government Funding: State of Oklahoma provides underwriting support through direct legislative appropriations and through SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) reimbursements for qualifying dental services provided to beneficiaries.
3. Community Investment Fees: Site partners (nonprofits, schools, churches, agencies) pay a community investment fee per day of mobile unit service to help offset the $3,100 average daily operational cost. This fee can be donated or fundraised by the site partner.
4. Continuing Education Course Fees: The foundation offers dental continuing education courses (Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Infection Control, Local Anesthesia, HIPAA) for dental assistants and hygienists. Fees vary by course, with Local Anesthesia at $1,200.
5. ARPA Funding: $5.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded in 2023 to build 5 new Mobile Dental Clinics deployed across Oklahoma.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Oklahoma Dental Foundation, the charitable arm founded by the Oklahoma Dental Association in 1959, delivers free mobile dental care through its MobileSmiles Oklahoma RV-based fleet to underserved Oklahomans and sells continuing education courses (Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Infection Control, Local Anesthesia, HIPAA) to dental assistants and hygienists via the PathLMS online platform. It also operates the SmartSmiles school oral health curriculum and sponsors the annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) free dental clinic.

Product overview

Oklahoma Dental Foundation operates a portfolio of oral health programs centered around MobileSmiles Oklahoma, a mobile dental care initiative delivering free treatment through state-of-the-art RV-style clinics across underserved Oklahoma communities. Complementing direct care delivery, the organization provides continuing education courses through PathLMS for dental assistants and hygienists seeking expanded duty permits, including Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, Sealants, Nitrous Oxide, Infection Control, and Local Anesthesia. SmartSmiles Curriculum brings oral health education to Pre-K and Kindergarten students through schools. The organization also sponsors the annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy free dental clinic. The 2024 ARPA Project expanded capacity with five new mobile dental clinics funded by $5.1M in federal rescue plan funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MobileSmiles Oklahoma: Mobile dental care program utilizing state-of-the-art RV-style dental facilities that travel throughout Oklahoma to deliver dental care and education to underserved communities
• SmartSmiles
• Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM)

Products and services

• MobileSmiles Oklahoma Mobile dental care program that removes financial, geographic, and situational barriers to dental care access by traveling throughout Oklahoma in state-of-the-art RV-style mobile dental facilities with two operatories each. Provides free dental treatment including screenings, fillings, extractions, preventive care, and oral health education to underserved populations.
• Continuing Education Courses for Dental Professionals Self-paced online learning and one-day clinical training courses for dental assistants and hygienists covering expanded duty permits including Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride, Sealant Application, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, Comprehensive Infection Control, HIPAA, and Local Anesthesia.
• SmartSmiles Curriculum Comprehensive oral health education curriculum for schools delivered through interactive lessons, curated book lists, STEM activities, and community partnerships. Includes Pre-K and Kindergarten curricula designed to build lifelong dental wellness through knowledge, support, and partnership.
• Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) Annual two-day, free dental clinic held at different locations throughout Oklahoma. Provides oral surgery, extractions, restorations, and hygiene on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointment needed. The Oklahoma Dental Foundation serves as fiscal sponsor.
• Radiation Safety Course Online continuing education course for dental assistants covering radiation safety and protection, with self-paced learning and exam proctoring through PathLMS and ProctorU.
• Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Course Expanded duty permit course for dental assistants covering coronal polishing techniques and topical fluoride application as authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
• Sealant Application Course Expanded duty permit course teaching dental assistants how to apply dental sealants as authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
• Nitrous Oxide Course Course for dental assistants and hygienists covering nitrous oxide monitoring and administering techniques as authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
• Local Anesthesia Course Advanced procedure course for licensed dental hygienists authorized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry to administer local anesthesia. Two-weekend course with fee of $1,200, requiring current Oklahoma Dental Hygiene License, proof of Professional Liability Insurance, and Healthcare Provider CPR card.
• Comprehensive Infection Control Course Online continuing education course following CDC and OSHA guidelines providing four hours of CE credit for dental professionals. A separate two-hour refresher course is also available.
• HIPAA Course Continuing education course covering HIPAA compliance requirements for dental professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,876 patients served by MobileSmiles (as of 12/31/2022); nearly 1,300 patients in 2023 alone at 146 sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Oklahoma Dental AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ODA co-founded the Oklahoma Dental Foundation in 1959 as an outgrowth of the association. The two organizations share office space. ODA website links to ODF, and ODA is listed as a supporter of MobileSmiles Oklahoma. The ODF is 'quite fittingly' rooted in ODA's mission to carry 'the proper dental health story to the people of Oklahoma.'
• Oklahoma Health Care AuthoritycoreOthersOHCA administers SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid) which provides dental benefits. The State of Oklahoma provides underwriting support for MobileSmiles through direct legislative appropriation and SoonerCare reimbursements for qualifying dental services provided to beneficiaries.
• BNB TechnologysupportingTechnology or IntegrationBNB Technology provides technology support for MobileSmiles Oklahoma, helping enable the mobile dental program's operational technology infrastructure.
• Oklahoma Center for NonprofitssupportingOthersOklahoma Center for Nonprofits is an affiliated organization that provides resources and support for nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma, including the ODF.
• Oklahoma Public Health AssociationsupportingOthersOPHA is an affiliated public health organization that aligns with ODF's mission to improve oral health as part of overall health.
• Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)supportingOthersOSAP is an affiliated infection control organization. ODF's infection control courses follow CDC and OSHA guidelines as promoted by OSAP.
• Delta Dental of Oklahoma FoundationsupportingOthersDelta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation publishes the 'Resource for Dental Care' guide that ODF distributes to help Oklahomans find free and low-cost dental clinics. Delta Dental also sponsors Captain Supertooth educational program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• America's ToothFairy (National Children's Oral Health Foundation): National nonprofit expanding access to preventive dental care and oral health education for at-risk children. Overlaps with ODF's SmartSmiles school-based education and MobileSmiles preventive mission.
• Dental Lifeline Network: National nonprofit coordinating free, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals through volunteer dentists. Comparable charitable dental mission and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Smiles for Everyone Foundation: Nonprofit delivering free dental care to underserved patients domestically and abroad through clinic days and partner provider networks. Similar charitable dental service model.
• Remote Area Medical: Operates mobile free medical and dental clinics for underserved populations across the U.S. Closely comparable to ODF in mission, mobile delivery model, and reliance on volunteer clinicians.
• National Network for Oral Health Access: Membership association of safety-net oral health providers supporting community-based dental care for underserved populations. Comparable focus on expanding access through organized provider networks.
• Missouri Mission of Mercy: Annual volunteer-driven two-day free dental clinic in Missouri. Same Mission of Mercy event format and volunteer dentist model used by OkMOM.
• Colorado Mission of Mercy: Statewide volunteer-driven two-day free dental clinic operating in Colorado on a model closely analogous to ODF's Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM). Comparable event-based charitable dental delivery.

Broad incumbents

• ADA Foundation: National charitable arm of the American Dental Association supporting access-to-care, disaster relief, and dental education grants. Broader, national-scale dental charity with overlapping grantmaking and education goals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OKDF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OKDentalFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/OKDentalFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-dental-foundation-for-research-and-education

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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