Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center Program (PCDFD)
This grant funds a center to train and develop primary care dental faculty, enhance teaching and leadership skills, and promote improved oral health outcomes through education and community engagement.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Full application due by 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$1,000,000 per award; expected total program funding $1,000,000; one award; up to 5 years
Summary: Supports creation of a national center to develop primary care dental faculty, advance oral health outcomes, and prepare faculty for leadership roles.
Description
This opportunity funds the establishment of a Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center, serving as a national resource and training hub to enhance the teaching, leadership, and scholarship skills of dental faculty in primary care settings. The program aims to address the shortage and development needs of junior dental faculty by providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support, with a focus on improving oral health outcomes at both community and population levels. The center will implement a structured curriculum in clinical teaching, academic scholarship, and program leadership, and will support faculty across academic and community-based settings.
