DentaCheques is an initiative of The National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH), a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. Through collaboration with Patterson and others, the NFDH arranges comprehensive dental treatment and long-term preventive services to needy disabled, elderly or medically compromised individuals through a national network of direct-service programs involving more than 13,000 volunteer dentists and 2,700 volunteer laboratories.

Through DentaCheques sales, Patterson branches and representatives nationwide show their leadership and support of individuals without financial means or alternative access to necessary and maintainable dental care. In addition to supporting this important extension of their profession, dental professionals who purchase DentaCheques books receive invoice credits from their supplier, free products and rebates on supplies they already buy. Additionally, Patterson Companies President and CEO James W. Wiltz serves on the NFDH board.

NFDH President and CEO Dr. Larry Coffee acknowledged Patterson’s longtime support. "Thank you to Patterson Dental and the sales force for this support; We have tremendous appreciation and respect for Patterson."