Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

What Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders does

Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and headquartered in Syosset, New York, that operates as a global membership-driven civil society organization in the oral health sector. Its core offering is the Student Leadership in Global Oral Health (SLGOH) program, an 8-month virtual leadership course that pairs dental and medical students with oral health industry mentors to develop community-based oral health projects, culminating in poster presentations at international conferences. The organization has produced 173+ alumni across more than 13 countries, with structured post-graduation engagement through five alumni standing committees. AOHAB also operates a Global Oral Health Journal Club, a Think Tank/Open Forum for expert discussion, and a Global Awards program recognizing contributions to global oral health.

AOHAB's business model combines tiered membership fees (Individual $290, Hygienists $150, Academic Institution and NGO/Association $1,750, Corporate Member $3,500 annually) with corporate sponsorships from Colgate-Palmolive, Skygen, Delta Dental Foundation, and Henry Schein Cares, plus individual donations processed via Zeffy. The organization achieved UN ECOSOC Civil Society Consultative Status in 2021, establishing it among fewer than 10 oral health organizations globally with direct access to UN policy forums. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: AOHAB recruits members, mentors, and corporate sponsors through conference presence at AADMD, IADR, UNGA, and regional dental association events, while leveraging its alumni network for peer-driven expansion. The underlying technology is minimal — no proprietary software platforms are described; the organization relies on web-based tools (Airtable for applications, Zeffy for payments) and delivers programming through virtual webinars, mentorship matching, and online poster presentation systems.

Name

Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

Legal name

Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders

Website

https://alliancefororalhealthacrossborders.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains emerging oral health leaders worldwide through its Student Leadership in Global Oral Health program, operating a tiered membership model and corporate sponsorship base with UN ECOSOC consultative status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Oral Health Nonprofit Education and Advocacy

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAN

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYHLAJAKAA

Multilateral Global Health Agencies (UN/IFIs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPADAAAD

Global Health & Population Intergovernmental Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

Keywords

• Global oral health leadership
• Civil society health advocacy
• Dental education programs
• Nonprofit health network
• Membership oral health

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AOHAB generates revenue through annual membership fees across five tiers: Academic Institution ($1,750), NGO or Association ($1,750), Corporate Member ($3,500), Individual Member ($290), and Hygienists ($150).
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Major sponsors including Colgate-Palmolive Company (major sponsor), Skygen (major sponsor), Delta Dental Foundation (Welcome Dinner sponsor), and Henry Schein Cares (development grant funder) provide financial support for programs and events.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations through Zeffy.com donation forms and references a donation option on its website footer. Donations support the SLGOH program and general operations.
4. Event Registration Fees: While not explicitly priced, AOHAB coordinates conference participation, alumni events, and leadership webinars that serve as revenue-generating touchpoints through sponsorship tie-ins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances global oral health through civil society engagement, leadership training, and strategic collaborations. Its flagship offerings include the Student Leadership in Global Oral Health (SLGOH) virtual leadership program, a tiered membership network for individuals and institutions, monthly Think Tank webinars and Journal Club sessions, the Global Awards recognition program, and structured Alumni committees. The organization holds UN ECOSOC Consultative Status, enabling direct participation in global health policy.

Product overview

The Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders (AOHAB) is a global non-profit network offering educational and professional development programs in oral health. The organization's primary offerings include the Student Leadership in Global Oral Health Program (an 8-month virtual leadership course with monthly webinars, mentorship, and community project development), the Global Oral Health Journal Club (monthly research discussion sessions), the Think Tank/Open Forum platform, Global Awards, and an Alumni Organization with standing committees. A tiered Membership Program provides access to the professional network and programming. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with UN Civil Society Consultative Status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Student Leadership in Global Oral Health: A year-long mentorship and leadership training program developing emerging oral health leaders through monthly webinars, mentorship, and community-based oral health projects culminating in conference presentations.
• Think Tank
• Global Awards

Products and services

• Student Leadership in Global Oral Health (SLGOH) Program An 8-month to year-long virtual leadership course that develops emerging oral health leaders through monthly webinars, mentorship from global oral health experts, and individualized mentorship. Participants design and implement community-based oral health projects and present their work at international academic conferences such as AADMD One Voice and IADR. The program has produced 173+ alumni across 13+ countries.
• AOHAB Membership Program A tiered membership program offering access to a multidisciplinary global professional community, exclusive board/committee meetings, and specialized programming. Membership tiers are priced annually: Academic Institution ($1,750), NGO or Association ($1,750), Corporate Member ($3,500), Individual Member ($290), and Hygienists ($150). Members gain access to UN ECOSOC-related participation opportunities and the global AOHAB network.
• Think Tank Open Forum A webinar-based platform that provides a safe space for sharing diverse concepts, experiences, and innovative contextual best practices among global oral health professionals and civil society. Sessions cover topics such as Public Voices in Global Oral Health, the WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan, and the six-month recall debate.
• Global Oral Health Journal Club Monthly journal club sessions featuring presentations on oral health research and evidence-based practice, enabling clinicians and researchers to make informed decisions and strengthen collective ability to improve patient care.
• Global Awards A recognition program honoring outstanding contributions to global oral health and leadership.
• AOHAB Alumni Organization A structured alumni network with five Standing Committees (Program Development, Social Media/Networking, Research, Fundraising, and Student Mentor) that enable continued engagement, peer recruitment, and pipeline development for future oral health leaders post-graduation from the SLGOH program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 173+ alumni improving oral health in communities worldwide as of June 2026 (up from 132 in 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SKYGENcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026SKYGEN is identified as a major sponsor in the 2026 AADMD conference coverage and appears in the sponsor sections of the website alongside Colgate and Delta Dental. Their support enables student participation at international conferences.
• Colgate-Palmolive CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Colgate-Palmolive is a major sponsor of AOHAB's Student Leadership in Global Oral Health program. They supported the 'Mouth Matters: Civil Society Drives Health Through Oral Health' UN side event in September 2025 and have been recognized at multiple AOHAB conferences as a key sponsor enabling transformative educational experiences.
• NYU College of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU College of Dentistry co-hosted the 'Mouth Matters: Civil Society Drives Health Through Oral Health' UN side event alongside AOHAB in September 2025. Dr. Fernando Hugo, Chair of Epidemiology and Prevention at NYU, is a member of the AOHAB Student Leaders in Global Oral Health Steering Committee.
• NYU School of Global Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the UN side event 'Mouth Matters: Civil Society Drives Health Through Oral Health' alongside AOHAB, NYU College of Dentistry, and the World Federation of Public Health Associations Oral Health Work Group.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations Oral Health Work GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the landmark UN side event in September 2025, contributing expertise in public health policy and oral health integration.
• Delta Dental FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored the Student Welcome Dinner at the AADMD 2025 Phoenix conference. Dr. Holly Seabury, Executive Director at Delta Dental Foundation, led an oral health literacy workshop at the 2026 AADMD conference.
• American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with AADMD for the 'Student Leadership in Global Oral Health' initiative, which sends student leaders annually to present posters at the AADMD One Voice Conference. The collaboration began in 2022 and has continued through 2026.
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR) / Global Oral Health Inequalities Research NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOHAB collaborated with the IADR Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network to convene a hands-on workshop 'Beyond Advocacy to Action for Oral Health: The Key Role of Civil Society' at the 12th World Congress on Preventive Dentistry (IADR session) in Bogotá, Colombia, June 2023.
• 12th World Congress on Preventive Dentistry (WCPD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCPD hosted AOHAB's 'Public Voice in Global Oral Health' workshop in conjunction with the IADR annual session in Bogotá, Colombia (June 2023). The WCPD is held every four years to foster collaboration within the global oral health community.
• Uganda Dental Association (UDA) / IADR-Eastern & Southern Africa Division (ESAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOHAB participated in the UDA/IADR-ESAD Joint Conference (November 2024, Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda) with a theme of 'Sweetening the Future; Tackling Sugar, NCDs & Oral Health.' AOHAB sponsored six SLGOH alums to present their research.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn Dental Medicine led a two-day clinical hands-on training program prior to the Caribbean Conference and several Penn faculty (Dr. Mark Wolff, Dean; Dr. Miriam Robbins) participated as speakers. Dr. Mark Wolff is former AOHAB Secretary.
• Miracle Corners of the World (MCW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCW is listed as a collaborative organization and MOU partner. Dr. Marion Bergman serves as MCW's Director of Healthcare Projects and is a board member of AOHAB, facilitating direct collaboration.
• Project Accessible Oral Health (PAOH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a collaborative organization. PAOH is affiliated with the Viscardicenter and works to promote accessible oral health for people with disabilities.
• Shils Entrepreneurial FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a collaborative organization. The Shils Fund supports entrepreneurship in oral health and Dr. Lois K. Cohen serves on its board.
• American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner. AOHAB and AADMD have collaborated for multiple years on the SLGOH initiative, with AADMD providing conference access and programming for AOHAB student leaders.
• Dental Volunteers of Israel (DVI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner. DVI provides free dental care to vulnerable populations in Israel and collaborates through the AOHAB network on best practice sharing.
• Afro-DSA (African Dental Students Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner. Afro-DSA represents African dental students and collaborates with AOHAB on student leadership development and oral health initiatives across the continent.
• European Dental Students' Association (EDSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner. EDSA represents dental students across Europe and works with AOHAB on student exchange, mentorship, and cross-border oral health initiatives.
• International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a membership organization. AOHAB members participate in IADR conferences and AOHAB collaborated with IADR's Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network for the WCPD workshop.
• NCD AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a membership organization. AOHAB contributed commentary to the NCD Alliance for discussion at the UN General Assembly on Universal Health Care. AOHAB is an ECOSOC-accredited member enabling participation in NCD Alliance advocacy.
• American Public Health Association (APHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the 'Youth Voices for the Future of Oral Health' event alongside AOHAB, NYU, and World Federation of Public Health Associations. APHA provides a platform for oral health policy advocacy within the broader public health community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miracle Corners of the World (MCW): MCW is an MOU partner of AOHAB with board overlap through Dr. Marion Bergman (MCW Director of Healthcare Projects and AOHAB board member). Both operate as global NGOs with cross-border health and development programs in underserved communities, sharing the global civil society leadership model and direct service approach.
• American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD): AADMD is AOHAB's closest collaborator with overlapping board leadership (Steve Perlman co-founded both AADMD and Special Olympics Special Smiles; David Fray is AADMD Past President and AOHAB Vice President). They jointly run the annual SLGOH poster sessions at the One Voice Conference and share mission focus on access for underserved populations, making them the most directly comparable peer in mission and operating model.
• Special Olympics International (Special Smiles / Healthy Athletes): Special Smiles is a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes discipline founded by AOHAB board member Steve Perlman, focused on oral health access for people with intellectual disabilities. The missions overlap around access for vulnerable populations, dental professional volunteer engagement, and oral health integration into broader health programming, with shared leadership through Perlman.
• NCD Alliance: The NCD Alliance is a global umbrella organization focused on non-communicable disease policy and advocacy that includes oral health as a cross-cutting concern; AOHAB holds membership and contributes commentary to NCD Alliance for UN General Assembly discussions. They share the global health civil society advocacy model, ECOSOC engagement, and cross-sector partnership approach, making them directly comparable in mission and policy mechanism.
• Project Accessible Oral Health (PAOH): PAOH is a collaborative organization under MOU with AOHAB that focuses on oral health access for people with disabilities. Both organizations operate as nonprofit civil society advocates for underserved dental populations, with shared board representation through Steven Perlman (President of PAOH), making them directly comparable in mission and policy approach.
• World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) Oral Health Work Group: WFPHA's Oral Health Work Group co-hosts AOHAB's UN side event "Mouth Matters" and shares the civil society advocacy model focused on integrating oral health into public health policy. Both organizations leverage professional network engagement and UN convening to advance oral health policy, with overlapping leadership including alumni on the WFPHA Oral Health Workgroup.
• Dental Volunteers of Israel (DVI): DVI is an MOU partner of AOHAB providing free dental care to vulnerable populations in Israel. Both are nonprofit organizations working on access to oral health services for underserved populations with civil society models, though DVI's focus is more on direct service delivery while AOHAB's is on leadership and policy advocacy.

Others

• Henry Schein Cares Foundation: Henry Schein Cares provided the founding development grant that established AOHAB and continues as a major sponsor. While not a direct peer in service delivery, Henry Schein Cares operates a similar mission-driven corporate social responsibility model focused on access to oral health for underserved populations and is a key enabler/funder in AOHAB's ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• FDI World Dental Federation: FDI World Dental Federation is the primary global dental membership body representing national dental associations and oral health professionals in WHO policy discussions. Both AOHAB and FDI work to integrate oral health into broader NCD and UHC agendas, but FDI operates at far greater scale with direct WHO official relations status, making it a broader incumbent peer in global oral health advocacy.
• International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR): IADR is the broader global dental research membership organization with which AOHAB collaborates on the Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network and WCPD workshops. IADR serves a similar professional community (academic dentistry, oral health researchers) through conferences and journals, but operates at much larger scale across all dental research, whereas AOHAB focuses on civil society leadership and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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