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 HuFriedyGroup/Esther Wilkins Instrument Scholarships are aimed at supporting the education of those pursuing Associate or Baccalaureate degrees in dental hygiene. Successful applicants will receive dental hygiene instruments from HuFriedyGroup with a retail value of $1,000. The program's focus is on assisting students in achieving their educational goals within the dental hygiene field by providing them with high-quality instruments necessary for their training, although the exact number of annual awards varies.