Veteran-founded nonprofit · Arizona

Serving Those Who Served.

Our mission is simple: improve access to preventive dental care for veterans, Native veterans, and their immediate family members—with dignity, respect, and compassion.

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501(c)(3) Public charity Veteran-founded Community-led Arizona Service focus

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Our mission

Dental care, trust, and respect.

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Veterans and Natives Dental Foundation exists to serve veterans, Native veterans, and their immediate family members with dignity, respect, and compassion by improving access to preventive dental care, oral hygiene education, routine screenings, dental cleanings, and trusted referral support.

How can we help?

Choose the right place to start.

We keep the next step clear for people seeking support and for those who want to help.

I need dental support

Tell us where you are and what kind of preventive dental support or referral information you need.

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I want to get involved

Dental professionals, volunteers, community organizations, and partners can help us build responsible programs.

Volunteer or Partner

I want to support the mission

Your support can help fund outreach, preventive supplies, education, transportation, and program readiness.

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What we focus on

Practical support that improves access.

Preventive careDental cleanings and hygiene services through licensed professionals and authorized programs.

Education and screeningsOral-health education, routine screenings, and early identification of concerns.

Community outreachBringing resources closer to rural and underserved communities.

Trusted referralsConnecting people with licensed providers when needs go beyond our preventive scope.

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Leadership team

Built by a team committed to service.

VND Foundation is guided by veterans, dental professionals, Native-community leadership, and mission-focused stewards who share responsibility for the work.

Mission leadership

Mircea Adrian Ene-Neagu

President and Chairman of the Board

Provides overall mission direction, board leadership, external partnerships, and strategic oversight grounded in veteran service and responsible growth.

Financial stewardship

Razvan Adrian Catana

Secretary and Treasurer

Supports corporate records, financial controls, reporting, and administrative stewardship so Foundation resources stay organized and accountable.

Dental affairs

Andrea Catana

Vice President and Director of Dental Affairs

Leads dental-affairs planning, professional coordination, patient-safety considerations, and preventive-service readiness within appropriate scope.

Tribal affairs

Carmelia Byers

Vice President and Director of Tribal Affairs

Guides respectful Native-community engagement, culturally aware communication, and relationship-building needed for trusted outreach.

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Trust and accountability

We communicate honestly and build carefully.

We publish confirmed information, protect personal information, use licensed professionals, and do not promise services before the necessary funding, people, equipment, and approvals are in place.

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