The mission of the ADHA Institute for Oral Health is to support advancements in the dental hygiene field through the discovery and application of knowledge. This includes funding original research, developmental projects, and both qualitative and quantitative research in dental hygiene, aimed at improving education, practice, and delivery of oral healthcare.
The Crest Oral-B Laboratories Dental Hygiene Scholarships, sponsored by Procter & Gamble, aim to support applicants at the baccalaureate degree level. These scholarships are designed to encourage professional excellence and scholarship, promote quality research, and support dental hygiene through both public and private education. The specific causes they support include fostering professional development, enhancing research quality, and advancing dental hygiene education. The number of awards varies annually, with each award amounting to $1,000.