named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Mentorship Program
Connects aspiring dental students from underrepresented backgrounds with experienced dental professionals for guidance on admissions, academic success, and career development
Scholarship Support
Provides scholarship opportunities and financial guidance to support diversity in dental school admissions and retention
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Dental Mentorship Programs Dental Student Mentorship & Pre-Dental SupportOperates various mentorship programs, including one-on-one matching for dental students (January and July cycles) and a pre-dental mentorship program for college students, connecting them with dentists for guidance and support. These programs aim to strengthen confidence and help map out long-term goals in dentistry.
- MIND Summits for K-12 Students Dental Student Mentorship & Pre-Dental SupportHosts "MIND Summits," which are one-day immersive events at dental schools for middle and high school students. These summits provide hands-on lab activities, admissions guidance, and mentorship pairings with dental students or professionals, as exemplified by the third annual MIND Summit at UMKC School of Dentistry attended by fifty local high school students.
- Scholarship Support for Pre-Dental Students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides scholarship support to pre-dental students, including non-traditional students, to assist them in their journey toward a career in dentistry.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Community building for pre-dental students community_building unique to this orgThe organization provides a sense of community, direction, and encouragement to pre-dental students, especially those who may feel unseen or unsure of their place in dentistry, to foster their engagement and persistence in pursuing a dental career.
- Leadership development for dental professionals leadership development unique to this orgThe organization offers leadership opportunities and advances the development and representation of diverse dentists within organized dentistry to champion access, equity, and excellence in oral health.
- Mentorship-driven diversity pathway mentorship-driven diversity unique to this orgThe organization uses mentorship, including peer mentorship and engagement with diverse dental professionals, to expose underrepresented students to dental careers, build their confidence, support academic persistence, and ultimately increase diversity within the dental profession. This includes a cyclical model where mentees become mentors.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$11K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1141.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
relationships · 5
who they work with
- American Dental Association Government — Dr. Laila Hishaw serves on the ADA Task Force to Eliminate Barriers for Underrepresented Minorities.
- Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Partner — Dr. Laila Hishaw serves on the Board of Directors, promoting excellence and equity in dentistry.
- Mentor City Partner — Platform used for mentorship sign-up and profile creation in the organization's one-on-one matching program.
- Mentor City Partner — Platform used to manage mentor sign-ups and facilitate mentoring connections.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry Partner — Hosted the third annual MIND Summit at UMKC School of Dentistry.