Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

09/30/2026

Global leaders unite for Mouth Matters 2! 🌎🦷

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) is proud to bring together global leaders, advocates, and civil society organizations to elevate oral health as an essential part of overall health and well-being.

Mouth Matters 2 puts civil society at the center of the conversation—creating a powerful platform for collaboration, advocacy, and action to help make oral health a global priority.

We are proud to have Colgate-Palmolive Company as the initiative sponsor, supporting this important movement and helping bring leaders together to advance meaningful change in oral health around the world.

Because oral health matters. Because health matters. And because we believe in . 🌎🦷

09/27/2026

Strengthening International Partnerships and Empowering Future Oral Health Leaders in Prague!

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) was proud to participate in the 73rd IADS Annual Congress in Prague, connecting with dental students and oral health professionals from around the world!

A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between AOHAB and the International Association of Dental Students (IADS), opening the door to exciting opportunities for collaboration, education, mentorship, and global oral health initiatives.

We were especially proud to see graduates of our Leadership in Global Oral Health program present their research on an international stage!

💙 A special thank you to Colgate, a major sponsor of AOHAB, for its continued support of our mission to empower future oral health leaders and advance oral health across borders.

Together, we are building relationships, developing leaders, and creating healthier communities worldwide!

Read more about AOHAB’s participation and global impact:

P A AOHAB celebrates student leadership, shares expertise in global oral health, and signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Dental Students PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC — September 2026 — The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) participated in the 73rd An...

09/12/2026

Oral disease affects more people than any other health condition on earth, yet it remains on the margins of the global health agenda.

Mouth Matters: Placing Civil Society at the Center of Global Oral Health
Friday, 18 September, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
New York County Dental Society, 622 Third Avenue, New York

A side event during UNGA High-Level Week, convened by the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders in collaboration with New York County Dental Society, PHFI, NYU Global Public Health and NYU College of Dentistry.

Clinicians, civil society leaders, researchers and policymakers, together on what it takes to put oral health where it belongs.

A small number of seats are open to individual registrants, with professional, civil society and student rates. First come, first served. Registration closes Wednesday, Sep 16th.

Register through the link in our bio.

Sponsored by Colgate. Video and photography by WeCapture Media.

09/08/2026

How exciting! 🌎❤️

02/23/2026

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02/04/2026

We’re excited to share the launch of the Global Oral Health Journal Club in collaboration with NYU College of Dentistry— a new initiative focused on building a dynamic, international learning community dedicated to advancing global oral health.

This program centers on:

✔️ Knowledge development in global oral health disparities, determinants, and interventions
✔️ Research literacy and critical appraisal of global oral health literature
✔️ Survey design, implementation, and analysis
✔️ Policy analysis across different health systems
✔️ Advocacy for oral health integration within Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

11/18/2025

Big News from AOHAB — building bridges to inclusive health in the Caribbean!

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders made a powerful impact at the Global Conference on Developmental Medicine & Dentistry in Jamaica — highlighting the urgent need for better oral health access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AOHAB leaders delivered keynotes, led clinical training, and joined global partners in signing the Caribbean Resolution 2025-01, a bold 5-pillar plan to advance policy, education, accessibility, data, and community empowerment across the region.

A meaningful step forward for global health equity — and just the beginning.

11/10/2025

Exciting news! Check out this video from our landmark UN side‐event: “Mouth Matters: Civil Society Drives Health Through Oral Health” hosted by Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) in partnership with top global leaders.

Dr. Maria Ryan Colgate, Dr. Monika Arora, and Dr. Steven P. Perlman—each underscored why oral health is integral to overall health, sharing outstanding examples and insights from their domains. A lively panel followed, featuring rich interaction among participants; Dr. Kiran Nagdeo helped organize and facilitate the discussion, with important contributions from fellow panelist Dr. Abiola Adeniyi.

Dr. Weisfuse recognized the NYU College of Dentistry NYU School of Global Public Health for their leadership in hosting the event and extended thanks to Dr. Fernando Hugo, Dr. Charles Bertolami, Dr. Kiran Nagdeo, volunteers, and global dignitaries for their contributions.

The program was moderated by Dr. Vera Tang, Clinical Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at NYU, who brought academic and professional expertise to guide the day’s discussions.

U.S. Embassy Uganda

Let’s amplify oral health as a critical priority in global wellness!

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB), in partnership with the NYU College of Dentistry, the NYU School of Global Public Health, and the World ...

11/08/2025

Proud Moments for the Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB)! ✨

AOHAB was honored to attend the Annual Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership across the oral health community.

We were especially proud to cheer on our longtime supporter .e.ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Colgate-Palmolive Company, recipient of the “Cohen-Volpe Award” — recognizing her outstanding leadership in advancing global industry collaboration in oral health.

, a steadfast partner and major donor, continues to champion our shared mission of improving global oral health.

Several AOHAB leaders were in attendance, including Dr. Deborah Weisfuse (President), , Dr. Leslie Grant, Dr. Allen Finkelstein, Fernando Hugo, Steve Kess, .nagdeo and Dr. Lois Cohen, representing our ongoing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and impact.

We were also thrilled to see .joaoguilherme_medeiros , an AOHAB Student Leadership Program graduate, named runner-up for the Grand Prize in the Great Oral Health Pitch, exemplifying the next generation of oral health changemakers.

👏 Congratulations to all honorees and partners — AOHAB is proud to stand alongside the Shils Fund in celebrating visionary leaders shaping the future of oral health!

10/01/2025

Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders Champions Oral Health in Landmark UN Side Event

On September 21, 2025, AOHAB, in partnership with NYU Dentistry, NYU Global Public Health, and the World Federation of Public Health Associations, hosted “Mouth Matters: Civil Society Drives Health Through Oral Health” during UNGA week. The hybrid event brought together global voices to emphasize that oral health is fundamental to overall health—and to the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Together, we’re amplifying the message: oral health matters.