Help Diversify the Dental Hygiene Profession

Hi, I’m Richard Robinson, a proud graduate of the UAMS Dental Hygiene Program and a passionate advocate for equity in oral health. I know firsthand how powerful education can be and how financial barriers can keep talented, driven students from stepping into the profession they were meant for.

That’s why I’m launching the Richard Robinson Endowed Scholarship a permanent fund to support minority students entering the UAMS Dental Hygiene Program. This isn’t just about covering tuition. It’s about opening doors, diversifying the dental workforce, and creating a future where every patient sees someone who understands them sitting at the chairside.

With your help, we can break generational barriers and make dental hygiene more accessible, inclusive, and representative. Every dollar moves us closer to a world where aspiring hygienists from underserved backgrounds don’t have to choose between their passion and their finances.

This scholarship is my why but the impact it creates can be ours, together.

Let’s invest in their future smiles and give them a reason to keep smiling today.

Thank you for being part of this movement. Let’s make lasting change together.