Strengthening Our Mission

Strengthening Our Mission: New Board Leadership and Community Momentum

Nov 9, 2026 by Preston Colven, DDS - DCDS Foundation President
As the cooler months approach, the Dallas County Dental Society Foundation is energizing its commitment to oral health access across North Texas. From fresh leadership to successful fundraising and expanding educational partnerships, our team is positioned to make a measurable impact in our local neighborhoods. Thank you to every member, donor and volunteer who makes this work possible.

North Texas Giving Day: $1,500 Raised in 24 Hours

Thanks to the generosity of our community during North Texas Giving Day, we successfully raised $1,500 in a single day!

These funds directly support the distribution of essential oral health kits and educational fliers as we ramp up our outreach efforts. As seasonal community programming increases, these resources will supply our upcoming Tooth Talks and Community Health Fairs, putting critical tools for preventive health directly into the hands of children and families.

Expanding Our Reach: Dallas ISD Partnership

We are currently in active discussions with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) to establish direct programming across their 152 Title I elementary schools, beyond our existing partnership that happens each February through Give Kids a Smile. 

Expanding our clinical and educational footprint into these high-need schools is a vital priority, and long overdue. We look forward to sharing formal rollout updates soon—stay tuned as this partnership develops!

Right: Foundation volunteers have provided oral health education at over 28 community events so far this year.

Welcoming Our New Board Members

New DCDSF Board Members

We are thrilled to welcome four distinguished dental leaders to the DCDS Foundation Board of Directors. Their clinical expertise, academic backgrounds, and dedication to service will be instrumental in guiding our vision forward. From left to right, pictured above:

Dr. Beau Deaver was raised in University Park. He completed his dental training at UT Health San Antonio and Prosthodontics residency at Texas A&M, specializing in dental implants and complex reconstructive dentistry. Outside of caring for his patients, he enjoys golfing, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Jordana Contrucci Ruiz is an SMU alumna who earned her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She now practices general dentistry in Dallas where she brings a strong passion for preventive health and community engagement. When she isn’t in the office, she loves cooking, traveling, and going for long runs.

Dr. Akshay A. Chhana is a Texas native and Baylor graduate. He completed his Periodontology residency at UNC and is a Board-Certified Periodontist specializing in advanced surgical, regenerative, and implant procedures. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, cheering on local Dallas sports teams, and exploring the local food scene.

Dr. Angela Masters was born and raised in DFW. She earned her degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry. She is passionate about leveraging modern digital dentistry to deliver precise, predictable patient care. Dr. Masters lives in Mansfield with her husband and their dogs, and spends her free time exploring local nature trails, reading, trying new restaurants, and serving the community.