Global Oral Health Leadership Program

Introduction:

The course broadens participants’ understanding of health disparities and the needs of underserved populations, while helping to cultivate adaptability and cultural sensitivity—traits highly valued in the future dental workforce. In addition, the program offers meaningful networking opportunities and close mentorship from global leaders in oral health. Participation may also support community engagement requirements, which are increasingly valued in many U.S.-based dental training programs.

Through this nine-month course, participants engage in virtual presentations, mentorship sessions with global health experts, and networking with AOHAB alumni, culminating in a project presentation at an academic healthcare conference.

Applicants are expected to propose projects addressing oral health challenges in their communities and outline data to support project development. Our lectures and mentors will help you refine the final presentation.

Alumni of the program are motivated to have a significant impact on the future oral health and general wellbeing of their communities’.

General Information about the Course:

The course will be taught in English. You will need to be fluent in English to participate.
Applicants must have a secure and reliable Wi-Fi connection and be able to participate via video.
Each required lecture webinar will be two hours and taught Tuesday of each month at 12PM US Eastern Standard Time starting September 2025.
There will be a required one hour “office hours” session on scheduled Tuesday’s each month for review of the webinar and individual project work. Attendees will be divided into small groups and mentored with dedicated leaders from our mentor committee.
Scholarships to attend in person aspect of the course may be available on a selected basis for students with the most impactful projects.
Completion certificates will be given to students upon submission of final poster.
If applicant is selected, there is a course attendance fee of $250 USD.
There will be a mid-program review to determine continuity in the program based on participation.