His professional drive for access to dental care aligns with both DentaQuest’s and the nonprofit’s missions to improve the oral health of all
Steven J. Brady, assistant vice president of client engagement for DentaQuest, recently joined the board of the American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF), reinforcing both a professional and personal dedication to improving access to oral health.
The Foundation leverages philanthropy, professional development and leadership support to foster healthy communities. This includes programs such as Give Kids A Smile® in which children can receive free dental care, financial assistance for dentists and their families in need, and support and recognition for promising dental leaders.
As a board member, Steven will work collaboratively to support the philanthropic vision and will serve as an ambassador for the Foundation and its efforts. Board members typically serve for four years.
“This country is facing a shortage of dental professionals, particularly in communities of color or those that are low-income,” Steven said. “Fostering and providing opportunities for the next generation of dentistry leaders will go a long way to improving the oral health of all, which is the mission that I work towards every day with my DentaQuest colleagues. We know oral health is critical to overall health and wellness, and I am thrilled to lend my support to the ADA Foundation’s efforts to advance leaders in dentistry and deliver care to those in need.”
Steven brings to the board more than two decades of experience in insurance finance and management, nonprofit organizations, education, health care, and business. Today, he oversees teams of up to 27 professionals who manage client partnerships to bring dental benefits to millions of people in multiple states. He also serves as an annual guest lecturer at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University College of Business. Steven also serves on the board of TeamSmile, the nation’s premier advocacy group that partners oral health professionals with professional athletic organizations to provide life-changing dental care to underserved children across the country.
