Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

Leadership in Global Oral Health – Class of 2027

Tanisha Kumari – Pakistan
Muhammad Abid – Pakistan
Mercy Imoluamen – Nigeria
Meedubari Sunday – NIgeria
Margaret Chiyaba – Zambia
Mapalo Bwalya – Zambia
Laiba Iftikhar – Pakistan
Laiba Shamim – Pakistan
Juan Carlos Lujan – Peru
Hafiza Bibi Jaweria – Pakistan
Eric Malambo – Zambia
Fatima Shahzad – Pakistan
Dania Qaituqa – Jordan
Ashley Ndawula – Kenya
Apakesha Rani – Pakistan
Aayushi Aggarwal – India
Aamna Shah – Pakistan
Joice Jambela Garcia
Vilembo -Angola
Rimsha Mushtaq – Pakistan
Hotho Ali – Kenya
AOHAB Class of 2027 CalendarDownload

SLGOH Course 2025–2026 Webinar Series

September 8, 2026

Welcome and Program Introduction
Overview of the program, expectations, student responsibilities, mentorship, project requirements, and final poster presentation process. 
Speaker: Dr. Deb Weisfuse, Dr. Tessa Waldhart & Dr. Maureen Perry

Leadership in Global Oral Health
Speaker: Khalid Elahi

October 6, 2026

Working with People with Special Needs
Dr. Maureen Perry

Planning a Community Oral Health Project
Speaker: Dr. Scott Howell

November 3, 2026

Social and Environmental Determinants of Health
Exploring how social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors affect oral health outcomes.
Speaker: Dr. Anubhuti Shukla

Health Literacy
Understanding how communication, education, and comprehension affect oral health behaviors and access to care
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Holtzman

December 1, 2026

Clean Water and Oral Health
Exploring the connection between clean water, prevention, access, and oral health outcomes. 
Speaker: Dr. Gerhard Seeberger

Preparing a Project with Publishable Data and Ethical Considerations of Community Outreach
How students can develop meaningful community-based projects with strong data, ethical practices, and potential for publication. 
Speaker: Dr. Margaret Wandera

January 5, 2027

Developing an Instrument and Measuring Oral Disease
Guidance on creating tools, surveys, or methods to assess oral health needs and outcomes. 
Speaker: Dr. Monica Nenad

Gogos Give Smiles: When Grandmothers Become Health Advocates – From Sustainable Health to Project Management
An introduction to the Gogos Give Smiles project in Southern Africa, followed by practical management tools to help turn ideas into organized, actionable and impactful health initiatives. Ms. Romay Harding

February 2, 2027

Marketing and Communications to Promote Your Project Ethically
How to share project work responsibly, clearly, and professionally. 
Speaker: Dr. Tessa Waldhart

Best Practices in Data Organizing
How to collect, organize, and prepare project data in a clear and useful way. 
Speaker: Dr. Fernando Hugo

March 2, 2027

Delivering Effective Presentations
Preparing students to present their projects and posters with confidence and clarity. 
Speaker: Dr. Joseph Greenberg

From Idea to Poster: A Step by Step Guide
Speaker: Dr. Milena Hegenaur

April 6, 2027

Strategic Analysis: Philosophy and Experiences in Global Oral Health
A reflective session on strategy, leadership, and lessons learned in advancing oral health initiatives. 
Speaker: Dr. Marko Vujicic

Global Oral Health Leadership Interview / Career Perspective
A leadership-focused discussion with an experienced global oral health professional. 
Speakes: Dr. Deb Weisfuse interviews Dr. Lois Cohen

May 4, 2027

Student Poster Presentations – Part 1
Students present their final projects and receive feedback. 

May 11, 2027

Student Poster Presentations – Part 2
Additional student presentations and final project review.