Greater Atlanta Dental Foundation
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Saturday, August 22 at 6:00 PM ET

Greater Atlanta Dental Foundation Gala for Smiles

Imagine a world where every member of our community has access to quality, affordable dental care regardless of their economic circumstances.  Where patients receive ongoing, quality care from a trusted team, rather than seeking treatment only for emergencies.  That is the vision of the GADF, and we need your help to make it a reality.

These services are truly life-changing.  Regular dental care has a significant impact on overall health and well-being.  It effects a persons's ability to succeed in school, gain and retain employment, and to live a healthy, productive life.  However, underserved communities face numerous challenges in accessing dental care, including high costs, lack of accessible services, geographic isolaton, fear and anxiety, language and cultural barriers, and more.  The GADF is committed to addressing these disparities and creating a world where everyone in our community has access to quality, affordable dental care.

This year's beneficiaries include the following:

  • Ben Massell Dental Clinic
  • DDD Foundation
  • Ethne Health
  • Good News Clinics
  • Good Samaritan Health Center of Atlanta
  • Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett


Want to donate to the Silent Auction? Click here.

The GADF is a tax-exempt charitable organization under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code (FEIN #26-2647331).  Donations to the GADF are tax deductible, less value received. 

Tickets


$175 Individual Ticket

Join us for a night of glamour and giving at our gala, featuring exquisite food, drinks, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and the chance to mingle with over 200 Georgia dentists and community leaders. Showcase your clinic and network with donors in a celebration of support and recognition! Includes single (1) admission to the 2026 Gala.

*Don't forget to purchase your exclusive VIP ticket.

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$125 VIP Ticket - Add-on

The Winner’s Circle VIP Experience
Step behind the velvet rope and into the Winner’s Circle. This exclusive, limited-ticket experience offers a private bourbon tasting, curated Mint Julep kits to craft the perfect Derby sip, and a custom keepsake watercolor to commemorate the evening. Refined, spirited, and distinctly Southern — this is Derby night at its most unforgettable.

The VIP experience will take place prior to the start of the Gala at Flint Hill. 

Please note: the VIP Experience is an add-on and requires the purchase of a Gala ticket or table. VIP access is purchased per guest — for example, if you reserve a table for ten but only five guests plan to attend the VIP reception, simply add five VIP tickets to your order.

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$1,600 Table of 10

Elevate your Gala experience by securing your Table of 10 for you and your guests. Join us for a night of glamour and giving at our gala, featuring exquisite food, drinks, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and the chance to mingle with over 200 Georgia dentists and community leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to make a statement and celebrate in style.

*Don't forget to purchase VIP tickets for guests in your party

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Sponsorships


$5,000 Triple Crown Sponsor

Includes (1) PREMIUM table (10 tickets) to Gala, plus: -- Full page ad in event program -- Logo recognition in the NDDS newsletter (digital and print) and on GADF website -- Logo recognition in attendee confirmation emails -- Logo prominently featured in promo materials, event signage, and A/V presentation. -- Entertainment shoutout: Company name announced by auctioneer during program -- Sponsor spotlight E-blasts (3) sent to members on your behalf, promoting your company/product.

*Triple Crown sponsorship includes two (2) tickets to the VIP Experience. Additional VIP tickets purchased separately. 

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$3,000 Churchill Downs Sponsor

Includes (6) tickets to Gala at a VIP Table, plus: -- Half page ad in event program -- Logo recognition in the NDDS newsletter (digital and print) and on GADF website -- Logo prominently featured in promo materials, event signage, and A/V presentation. -- Entertainment shoutout: Company name announced by auctioneer during program -- Sponsor spotlight E-blasts (2) sent to members on your behalf, promoting your company/product.

*VIP tickets purchased separately. 

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$2,500 VIP Event Sponsor

Take the lead in the most exclusive experience of the evening. As a VIP Event Sponsor, your organization will be prominently aligned with the Gala’s private pre-event reception — an intimate gathering designed for our top supporters and special guests.

This sponsorship offers meaningful engagement in a limited-attendance setting, allowing for genuine conversation and relationship-building before the festivities begin.

Sponsor Benefits Include:
• Two (2) VIP Experience tickets (Gala admission sold separately)
• Exclusive signage and recognition within the VIP reception space
• Recognition in event program and on event website
• Opportunity to personally welcome VIP guests
• Elevated brand visibility among high-level attendees and community leaders
• Recognition in select pre-event marketing and social media promotions

With attendance intentionally limited, the VIP Experience creates a relaxed, sophisticated environment — offering your organization rare face-to-face access with our most engaged supporters.

This sponsorship places your brand not just at the event, but at the heart of the evening’s most memorable moments.

Due to exclusivity, only four (4) VIP Event Sponsorships are available. 

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$2,000 Jockey Club Sponsor

Silver Sponsorship includes (4) tickets to Gala, plus: -- 1/4 page ad in event program -- Logo recognition in the NDDS newsletter (digital and print) and on GADF website -- Logo featured in promo materials, event signage, and A/V presentation. -- Sponsor spotlight E-blast sent to members on your behalf, promoting your company/product.

*VIP tickets purchased separately. 

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$1,200 Thoroughbred Sponsor

Bronze Sponsorship includes (2) tickets to Gala, plus: -- Company listing in event program -- Logo recognition in the NDDS newsletter (digital and print) and on GADF website -- Logo featured in promo materials, event signage, and A/V presentation.

*VIP tickets purchased separately. 

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$1,500 Mint Julep (Bar) Sponsor

Join us as the exclusive Bar Sponsor, demonstrating your commitment to supporting GADF and the community! Your company logo will be prominently featured on branded napkins that will be used to serve guests passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails during the cocktail hour. Napkins will be present at each of the bars, and bar signage will showcase your company logo throughout the evening. You may even elect to have a specialty drink named after your company. Includes 2 Gala tickets.

*VIP tickets purchased separately. 

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$1,200 "Sweet Tooth" Dessert Sponsor

Indulge in this sweet opportunity to elevate your brand’s presence with this Dessert Sponsorship. Each place setting will be pre-set with dessert and accompanied by a branded place card acknowledging your company and making your brand the icing on the cake. Max 2 dessert sponsors.

 

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Fund-a-Need


$5,000 The Winner's Circle

Impact: Sponsors a full free dental clinic / outreach day
Covers supplies, portable equipment support, sterilization materials, radiograph costs, and patient education materials.
≈ 45–60 patients receive exams, x-rays, and preventive care

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$2,500 Run for the Roses

Impact: Restores smiles for patients in pain
Funds restorative treatment for uninsured adults identified at screenings (fillings, extractions, urgent stabilization).
≈ 12–15 patients treated

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$1,000 Down the Homestretch

Impact: Oral cancer detection
Provides screening kits, lights, adjunct screening tools, and referral coordination.
≈ 150 oral cancer screenings

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$500 The Final Turn

Impact: Prevention for children
Fluoride varnish + sealant supplies + toothbrush kits + education handouts.
≈ 70 children receive preventive care kits

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$250 At the Starting Gate

Impact: Dental student outreach support
Travel stipends & portable clinic materials so students can volunteer in community clinics and rural events.
≈ 1 outreach event team equipped

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$100 Photo Finish

Impact: Patient education & hygiene kits
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and home-care instructions.
≈ 10 hygiene kits for underserved families

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Organizer


Greater Atlanta Dental Foundation Katie Brown katie@theassociationcompany.com Peachtree Corners, GA 7706130932 https://www.ndds.org/foundation/gala-for-smiles
Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible