What Hispanic Dental Association does

The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in New Rochelle, NY. Its mission is to improve oral and overall health outcomes for Hispanic and other underserved communities while increasing representation of underrepresented minorities in the dental profession. HDA operates a chapter-based model spanning 16 professional chapters across 15+ US states and 56 Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA) chapters at dental schools nationwide, serving licensed Hispanic dental professionals, dental students, pre-dental students, internationally educated dentists, and dental schools. The affiliated Hispanic Dental Association Foundation (HDAF), a separately governed 501(c)(3), administers scholarships and grants and has awarded over $100,000 cumulatively to students pursuing dental education.

HDA's portfolio is programmatic rather than technological. Flagship offerings include the Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association (JHDA), the first bilingual (English/Spanish) peer-reviewed dental journal; the BOLD (Building Our Leaders in Dentistry) pre-dental mentorship program with $250-$1,000 outreach grants funded by Colgate; the E.P.I.C. Challenge, a social-media oral-health education initiative funded by CareCredit/Synchrony; the Cafe y Mas mentorship program connecting students with practicing dentists; scholarships up to $4,000 via HDAF; and the annual HDA conference plus regional student conferences with CE credits, Orgullo Awards, and Nuestros Niños competitions. Distribution runs through self-serve online enrollment at hda.memberclicks.net, chapter-based recruitment, and an external Career Center powered by careerwebsite.com.

Revenue is generated through four streams: professional, student, and institutional ($650/year) membership dues on an annual billing cycle; corporate sponsorships from Colgate-Palmolive (founding donor), Henry Schein, P&G brands (Crest/Oral-B), CareQuest/DentaQuest, and CareCredit/Synchrony; tax-deductible donations to HDA and HDAF; and ancillary member-benefit partnerships (TDSC supply discounts, MejorRx pharmacy discounts, La Mejor Sonrisa mouth guards). The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees with Dr. Sarita Arteaga as Foundation Board President and Dr. Maritza Morell as HDA President, operating under a published Strategic Plan 2024-2027.

Name

Hispanic Dental Association

Legal name

Hispanic Dental Association

Website

https://hdassoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Hispanic Dental Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1990 that supports Hispanic dental professionals, dental students, and pre-dental students through 16 professional chapters, 56 student chapters, mentorship programs, scholarships, the bilingual JHDA journal, and corporate-sponsored community outreach.

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HQ city

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HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for dental professionals providing access to CE credits, networking, mentorship, and community outreach resources.
2. Student Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for dental students with access to scholarships, mentorship, and career resources.
3. Institutional Membership: Annual institutional memberships for dental schools at $650/year, providing faculty memberships, CE registrations, and JHDA subscriptions.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from dental industry partners including Colgate, Henry Schein, CareQuest/DentaQuest for programs, events, and community outreach.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to HDA and HDA Foundation (501(c)(3)) supporting scholarships and community programs.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Hispanic Dental Association is a nonprofit professional membership association that supports Hispanic dental professionals, students, and pre-dental students through paid memberships, scholarships, mentorship, and continuing education. It publishes the bilingual Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association (JHDA), operates 56 student chapters and 16 professional chapters, and runs community-based oral-health programs that improve access to care for Hispanic and underserved populations.

Product overview

The Hispanic Dental Association operates as a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of programs and services rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings include: the Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association (JHDA), the first bilingual peer-reviewed dental journal; the BOLD pre-dental mentorship program with grant funding; the E.P.I.C. Challenge social media education initiative; scholarship programs through the HDA Foundation; the Cafe y Mas mentorship program; annual conferences with CE credits; a career center platform; and oral health outreach resources including kits and grants. These programs are designed to support Hispanic dental professionals, students, and communities through education, mentorship, advocacy, and outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOLD Program: Building Our Leaders in Dentistry - pre-dental mentorship program designed to introduce dentistry as a career option to underrepresented minorities
• JHDA (Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association)
• E.P.I.C. Challenge
• Café y Más

Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual paid membership for practicing Hispanic dentists and allied dental professionals that provides access to the bilingual Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association, continuing education, mentorship opportunities, professional chapter participation, and scholarship/recognition programs.
• Student Membership Discounted annual membership for dental and pre-dental students that grants access to mentorship from practicing Hispanic dentists, scholarship eligibility, leadership roles within HDA's 56 student chapters, and exposure to specialty and residency pathways.
• Institutional Membership Annual paid membership for dental schools, Hispanic-serving institutions, and partner organizations seeking affiliation with HDA's national network, access to its student and professional pipeline, and DEI/sponsorship benefits.
• Journal of the Hispanic Dental Association (JHDA) Bilingual peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing clinical and public-health research relevant to Hispanic oral health; distributed to members and academic libraries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 million Hispanics in the US represent the target community
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Colgate-PalmolivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColgate is a founding donor and ongoing sponsor of HDA and HDA Foundation. Partnership includes BOLD program grants ($250-$1000) for pre-dental outreach, oral health kits for community events, and sponsorship of various HDA programs.
• Henry ScheincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenry Schein partners with HDA on the SMILE Healthcare Pathway Program (1-week summer program for 9th-10th graders), oral health kit provision for outreach, and TDSC discounts for members. Also partnered on BSBF BOLD HDA Ambassador Initiative.
• CareCredit/SynchronymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareCredit provided a grant to launch the E.P.I.C. (Educational Program Inspiring Communities) program for HSDA chapters to create social media oral health education content.
• CareQuest Institute / DentaQuestmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareQuest Institute and DentaQuest are national sponsors supporting HDA's mission and community outreach programs.
• Crest and Oral-B (P&G)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&G brands Crest and Oral-B partner with HDA on the annual Orgullo Awards competition, surveys on Hispanic oral health knowledge, and product support for community outreach programs.
• National Dental AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDA partners with HDA and Henry Schein on the SMILE Healthcare Pathway Program for introducing dentistry careers to underrepresented minority high school students.
• TDSC by Henry ScheinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTDSC (The Dentists Supply Company) provides exclusive discounts on dental supplies and equipment to HDA members through the partnership program.
• MejorRxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy discount partnership providing HDA members access to discounts on medications and health products through mejorrx.com.
• La Mejor SonrisaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMouth guard manufacturer partnership offering members discounts on dental night guards for teeth grinding and sports protection products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: HACU is a member-based organization representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and advocating for Hispanic higher education access. It is comparable to HDA as a peer Hispanic-focused membership association with institutional partners, scholarship programs, and advocacy infrastructure, though focused on broader education rather than dentistry.
• Society of American Indian Dentists: SAID is a professional association representing American Indian/Alaska Native dental professionals and students, with a structurally similar mission of supporting underrepresented minorities in dentistry. Comparable to HDA as a peer minority-focused dental association with chapter structures, scholarships, and student recruitment programs.
• National Dental Association: The National Dental Association is a professional dental association historically representing African American dentists and underserved communities, with a parallel mission of minority representation in dentistry. HDA has explicitly partnered with NDA on the SMILE Healthcare Pathway Program, indicating direct operational and mission overlap as a peer minority-focused dental association.
• American Student Dental Association: ASDA is the national student membership organization for US dental students, with chapters at every dental school. HDA's HSDA chapters operate within the same student-dentist recruitment environment, making ASDA a direct peer competing for student member engagement and pre-dental pipeline.
• National Hispanic Medical Association: NHMA is a professional membership association representing Hispanic physicians in the US, with an analogous mission of addressing Hispanic health disparities and advocating for Hispanic health professionals. NHMA is the closest mission-aligned peer to HDA in the broader Hispanic health professional association space.

Broad incumbents

• Academy of General Dentistry: The Academy of General Dentistry is a US professional association for general dentists offering CE, fellowship, and advocacy. It competes with HDA for the same dental professional membership base and offers overlapping CE and networking benefits, though without the Hispanic-community focus.
• American Dental Association: The American Dental Association is the largest professional dental association in the US, offering CE credits, advocacy, publications, and member benefits. It is comparable to HDA as a peer professional dental membership body, though it serves all dentists rather than focusing on the Hispanic community.
• American Dental Hygienists' Association: ADHA is the largest professional organization representing dental hygienists in the US, providing CE, advocacy, and member benefits. It is comparable to HDA as a peer oral-health professional membership body with similar dues, CE, and advocacy structures, though focused on hygienists rather than Hispanic dentists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hdassoc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSSBKsez5r8qTy_VvuR-Edw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HDAssoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hispanic-dental-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/hispanicdentalassociation

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