Hurricane

 

Please read on for information on how to donate directly to state dental associations and other relief organizations to support your fellow members.

The Florida Dental Association has created a disaster fund. To donate, visit this webpage and select “Disaster Fund” or send a check, payable to the FDA Foundation to the following address: 

FDA Foundation
545 John Knox Road, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32309 

The Tennessee Dental Association is still organizing its efforts to help impacted members, and urges anyone who knows of a dentist in Tennessee who needs aid to contact them directly (phone: 615-628-0208; email: membership@tndental.org). You can also visit the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website for status updates, coordinated donation, and volunteer information.  

To donate to the North Carolina Dental Society Foundation’s disaster relief fund, visit this webpage or send a check, payable to the NCDS Foundation, noting Relief Fund, to:  

NCDS Foundation
1600 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513  

The Georgia Dental Association Foundation has also created a Hurricane Relief Fund, to which those interested can donate here. 

The Virginia Dental Association encourages anyone wishing to help to consider making a donation through the United Way. You can make a donation directly to the United Way Hurricane Helene Relief Fund here: https://unitedwayswva.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/34132

Several of ADA Business Enterprises Inc.'s endorsed partners are also offering assistance to affected ADA members. 

  • U.S. Bank: Special program for cardholders of the ADA Visa Card. Affected members should call the special dental toll-free service line 866-951-3869 to inform them they were impacted by the storm.
  • Panacea Financial can offer financial assistance to help dentists recover from hurricanes and other major weather-related impacts. If you’re a practice owner, call 833-472-6223.
  • Best Card: If any assistance is needed with credit card processing due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, Best Card is available at 877-739-3952.

The Texas Dental Association will continue to monitor relief efforts and will update our webpage with additional information as we obtain it.