ABOUT US
Who we are
LAOHA – Latin American Oral Health Association is a non-profit, philanthropic association focused on evidence-based research and practice.
Our goal is to pursue cutting-edge educational and scientific research by training, at the doctoral level, dental graduates in Latin America and other countries. The professionals we support are highly motivated, recognized for their excellence and leadership who, due to geographical and/or financial reasons, are unable to expand their studies in their own regions.
Established in Brazil in May 2015, it actually started its activities
in 2016, as a result of a successful partnership between Colgate-Palmolive and renowned professors from two prestigious educational institutions: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and Universidade Guarulhos (UNG). Since then, the two universities and associates have contributed to the technical development
and/or scientific LAOHA. We are committed to providing professionals with evidence-based oral health training programs so that
can increase access to quality oral health care in their home countries or regions.
the uniqueness of LAOHA it is in the fact that it is oriented towards Latin American and Neo-Latin-speaking countries.
Our vision
To be recognized as a regional dental association that promotes research and education in the dental profession.
Our mission
Our story
DIRECTORIES
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MANAGEMENT 2020 - 2022
Cristina Villar
president
In order to guarantee the prevention and recovery of the oral health of the population of South America, the LAOHA brings together a series of local actions to promote the development of dental research, the training of young people.”
Cassiano Rosing
Vice president
The Latin American Oral Health Association (LAOHA) has been a major driver of oral health on the continent. Her role as an opinion carrier, raising awareness of oral diseases and the need for complete oral health has had a major impact on the continent. In addition to promoting inclusive meetings with different countries, it has supported students from developing countries in both Latin America and Africa to receive scholarships to carry out doctoral programs, which has the potential to transform the reality in their countries. source. This is a commendable initiative and should be considered one of the great ideas that worked. LAOHA is a success!”
Juliano Cavagni
1st Secretary
The Latin American Oral Health Association is an entity whose main objective is to promote oral health in Latin America. To this end, it has based its work on the intersection between Academy and Society. From this intersection arises the stimulus to graduate students through the funding of Doctoral scholarships. Additionally, the union of opinion-forming professionals from all over Latin America contributes decisively so that the oral health of individuals and populations is achieved in its fullness through the gathering of different expertise. The main gain for patients and professionals is the collaborative environment that the entity provides. long live to LAOHA!”
Luciana Saraiva
2nd Secretary
I believe that the LAOHA It is an opportunity to promote oral health through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in dentistry, providing the promotion of scholarships for students from different regions of Latin America and/or Brazil.”
Claudio Mendes Pannuti
1st Treasurer
One of the goals of LAOHA is the formation of new leaderships in oral health education and research in Latin America. Furthermore, the actions of LAOHA will promote scientific interaction between researchers in this region, as well as the spread of knowledge about oral health.”
Luciene Figueiredo
2nd Treasurer
I am very proud to participate in this project, which will certainly change in the medium term the panorama of research and training of human resources for Latin American countries.”
Marcelo Bonecker
Tax advisor
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Bruno Bueno Silva
Tax advisor
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Belén Retamal-Valdes
Tax Counselor
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Zilson Malheiros
CEO
It is a great honor to be part of this initiative that will surely bring excellent results for research and teaching, in addition to collaborating to improve the oral health of the population in Latin America.”
Bernal Stewart
CEO
This is a great opportunity to identify and develop new regional research leaders by funding relevant research programs. Through partnership with universities and researchers, we will build a public health platform aimed at improving the oral health of our population.”
MANAGEMENT 2020 - 2022
Cristina Villar
president
In order to guarantee the prevention and recovery of the oral health of the population of South America, the LAOHA brings together a series of local actions to promote the development of dental research, the training of young people.”
Cassiano Rosing
Vice president
The Latin American Oral Health Association (LAOHA) has been a major driver of oral health on the continent. Her role as an opinion carrier, raising awareness of oral diseases and the need for complete oral health has had a major impact on the continent. In addition to promoting inclusive meetings with different countries, it has supported students from developing countries in both Latin America and Africa to receive scholarships to carry out doctoral programs, which has the potential to transform the reality in their countries. source. This is a commendable initiative and should be considered one of the great ideas that worked. LAOHA is a success!”
Juliano Cavagni
1st Secretary
The Latin American Oral Health Association is an entity whose main objective is to promote oral health in Latin America. To this end, it has based its work on the intersection between Academy and Society. From this intersection arises the stimulus to graduate students through the funding of Doctoral scholarships. Additionally, the union of opinion-forming professionals from all over Latin America contributes decisively so that the oral health of individuals and populations is achieved in its fullness through the gathering of different expertise. The main gain for patients and professionals is the collaborative environment that the entity provides. long live to LAOHA!”
Luciana Saraiva
2nd Secretary
I believe that the LAOHA It is an opportunity to promote oral health through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in dentistry, providing the promotion of scholarships for students from different regions of Latin America and/or Brazil.”
Claudio Mendes Pannuti
1st Treasurer
One of the goals of LAOHA is the formation of new leaderships in oral health education and research in Latin America. Furthermore, the actions of LAOHA will promote scientific interaction between researchers in this region, as well as the spread of knowledge about oral health.”
Luciene Figueiredo
2nd Treasurer
I am very proud to participate in this project, which will certainly change in the medium term the panorama of research and training of human resources for Latin American countries.”
Marcelo Bonecker
Tax advisor
”
Bruno Bueno Silva
Tax advisor
”
Belén Retamal-Valdes
Tax Counselor
”
Zilson Malheiros
CEO
It is a great honor to be part of this initiative that will surely bring excellent results for research and teaching, in addition to collaborating to improve the oral health of the population in Latin America.”
Bernal Stewart
CEO
This is a great opportunity to identify and develop new regional research leaders by funding relevant research programs. Through partnership with universities and researchers, we will build a public health platform aimed at improving the oral health of our population.”
MANAGEMENT 2018 - 2020
Giuseppe Romito
president
THE LAOHA is a visionary project of integration between researchers and institutions in the Latin American region that will bring health promotion at a high level to the population.”
Magda Feres
Vice president
The idea of LAOHA emerged a few years ago, when we noticed the scarcity of Doctoral courses in several Latin American countries and in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. Therefore, we idealized together with researchers and executives from Colgate, mainly Messrs. Bernal Stewart and William Devizio, from Colgate Technology Center (USA), a project that aimed to absorb students from these countries/regions in the Doctoral programs at UNG and USP. Upon completing their doctorate, these students will then be able to multiply the knowledge acquired here in their countries/cities of origin, thus contributing to the advancement of research in these regions. We are certain that this is a unique initiative that will bring benefits to all involved and may represent the seed of a larger project to expand research and quality clinical dentistry, based on scientific evidence, throughout Latin America.”
Marcelo Faveri
1st Secretary
I believe that this association, the LAOHA is unique in its purposes, which aim to promote science and health promotion throughout Latin America. It will be a divisor for the development of human resources in this region.”
Cristina Villar
2nd Secretary
In order to guarantee the prevention and recovery of the oral health of the population of South America, the LAOHA brings together a series of local actions to promote the development of dental research, the training of young people.”
Luciene Figueiredo
1st Treasurer
I am very proud to participate in this project, which will certainly change in the medium term the panorama of research and training of human resources for Latin American countries.”
Claudio Mendes Pannuti
2nd Treasurer
One of the goals of LAOHA is the formation of new leaderships in oral health education and research in Latin America. Furthermore, the actions of LAOHA will promote scientific interaction between researchers in this region, as well as the spread of knowledge about oral health.”
Cassiano Rosing
Tax advisor
The Latin American Oral Health Association (LAOHA) has been a major driver of oral health on the continent. Her role as an opinion carrier, raising awareness of oral diseases and the need for complete oral health has had a major impact on the continent. In addition to promoting inclusive meetings with different countries, it has supported students from developing countries in both Latin America and Africa to receive scholarships to carry out doctoral programs, which has the potential to transform the reality in their countries. source. This is a commendable initiative and should be considered one of the great ideas that worked. LAOHA is a success!”
Juliano Cavagni
Tax advisor
The Latin American Oral Health Association is an entity whose main objective is to promote oral health in Latin America. To this end, it has based its work on the intersection between Academy and Society. From this intersection arises the stimulus to graduate students through the funding of Doctoral scholarships. Additionally, the union of opinion-forming professionals from all over Latin America contributes decisively so that the oral health of individuals and populations is achieved in its fullness through the gathering of different expertise. The main gain for patients and professionals is the collaborative environment that the entity provides. long live to LAOHA!”
Luciana Saraiva
Tax Counselor
I believe that the LAOHA It is an opportunity to promote oral health through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in dentistry, providing the promotion of scholarships for students from different regions of Latin America and/or Brazil.”
Zilson Malheiros
CEO
It is a great honor to be part of this initiative that will surely bring excellent results for research and teaching, in addition to collaborating to improve the oral health of the population in Latin America.”
Bernal Stewart
CEO
This is a great opportunity to identify and develop new regional research leaders by funding relevant research programs. Through partnership with universities and researchers, we will build a public health platform aimed at improving the oral health of our population.”
MANAGEMENT 2016 - 2018
Giuseppe Romito
president
THE LAOHA is a visionary project of integration between researchers and institutions in the Latin American region that will bring health promotion at a high level to the population.”
Magda Feres
Vice president
The idea of LAOHA emerged a few years ago, when we noticed the scarcity of Doctoral courses in several Latin American countries and in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil. Therefore, we idealized together with researchers and executives from Colgate, mainly Messrs. Bernal Stewart and William Devizio, from Colgate Technology Center (USA), a project that aimed to absorb students from these countries/regions in the Doctoral programs at UNG and USP. Upon completing their doctorate, these students will then be able to multiply the knowledge acquired here in their countries/cities of origin, thus contributing to the advancement of research in these regions. We are certain that this is a unique initiative that will bring benefits to all involved and may represent the seed of a larger project to expand research and quality clinical dentistry, based on scientific evidence, throughout Latin America.”
Luciana Saraiva
1st Secretary
I believe that the LAOHA It is an opportunity to promote oral health through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in dentistry, providing the promotion of scholarships for students from different regions of Latin America and/or Brazil.”
Marcelo Faveri
2nd Secretary
I believe that this association, the LAOHA is unique in its purposes, which aim to promote science and health promotion throughout Latin America. It will be a divisor for the development of human resources in this region.”
Luciene Figueiredo
1st Treasurer
I am very proud to participate in this project, which will certainly change in the medium term the panorama of research and training of human resources for Latin American countries.”
Claudio Mendes Pannuti
2nd Treasurer
One of the goals of LAOHA is the formation of new leaderships in oral health education and research in Latin America. Furthermore, the actions of LAOHA will promote scientific interaction between researchers in this region, as well as the spread of knowledge about oral health.”
Jamil Shibli
Tax advisor
THE LAOHA It will be the center for dentistry research and development not only for South America but also for the whole world.”
Cassio Carvalho
Tax advisor
Based on a collaborative process between research centers of excellence and students from all over Latin America, we will be able to reach a new level of knowledge in Dentistry, in addition to influencing leaders to implement programs to encourage oral health.”
Cristina Villar
Tax Counselor
In order to guarantee the prevention and recovery of the oral health of the population of South America, the LAOHA brings together a series of local actions to promote the development of dental research, the training of young people.”
Zilson Malheiros
CEO
It is a great honor to be part of this initiative that will surely bring excellent results for research and teaching, in addition to collaborating to improve the oral health of the population in Latin America.”
Bernal Stewart
CEO
This is a great opportunity to identify and develop new regional research leaders by funding relevant research programs. Through partnership with universities and researchers, we will build a public health platform aimed at improving the oral health of our population.”
our headquarters
LAOHA is based in University of Sao Paulo, opened on January 29, 2020 and has a satellite office in Guarulhos University, opened on February 24, 2016.
Both ceremonies were attended by members of the Association and representatives from both educational institutions and Colgate-Palmolive.
OUR STUDENTS
LAOHA grants postgraduate scholarships to foreign or Brazilian graduates in dentistry courses. According to Bernal Stewart, one of the project's mentors, “Latin America has excellent researchers and is a region where we hope to contribute to the improvement of the population's oral health by developing new leaders. For this, it is crucial to be close to universities and their researchers”.
Belén
Retamal-Valdes
Alumna (2016 – 2018)
Chile
PhD at University
Guarulhos – Brazil
participate in LAOHA it has been a wonderful experience. I am having the opportunity to study in an internationally renowned program in dentistry, such as the Doctoral Program at Universidade Guarulhos. In addition, I am working on different studies with a large human and scientific team. During the doctorate, the LAOHA It has helped me in my personal and professional growth. Thank you LAOHA!!”
Carlos Manuel
Rubio Morillo
Alumnus (2016 – 2019)
Venezuela
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo - Brazil
For me, being part of LAOHA, at first it was a surprise, currently and will continue to change my future and all the people who are close to me, I will be grateful for the opportunity to finish my goals.”
Carlos Guillermo
Benitez Silva
Alumnus (2016 – 2020)
Mexico
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo - Brazil
be part of LAOHA it has been a very satisfying experience, with the opportunity to continue my studies. It has also been an important platform to meet people with shared goals to create good networking for future partnerships.”
Gloria Marcela
Ramirez Lemus
Alumna (2017 – 2020)
Colombia
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo - Brazil
be part of LAOHA / LATAM-DHU has simply been a wonderful blessing, a privilege that brings growth in all aspects of life. It means continuing to mature personally and professionally in a country with an excellent level of research. It is to be able to fulfill a dream of not only wanting to receive, but in the near future, offering our countries people with doctoral degrees whose objective is to help develop research with a solid foundation, essential foundations and links with universities of great prestige at the level of Latin America. and the world. So far I'm starting, but I'm sure this road will be full of challenges and satisfactions that will mark a part of my life forever.”
Gerson Pedro
José Langa
Alumnus (2017 – 2020)
Mozambique
PhD at University
Federal of Porto Alegre -
Brazil
First, it's a blessing! Because being part of LAOHA means much more than being a student! It means, learning about parts of life, it means being a better professional, it means developing, and I develop the part of myself that I thought I would never follow, research! I never thought I would be so interested in developing this part! And thanks to this opportunity, I found a part of me that can work hard to make something better for science especially, but not only! So, finally, be part of the LAOHA / LATAM-DHU means being a new and better person to the world and being happy to do so.”
Mariana
Linhares Almeida
Alumna (2017 – 2020)
Brazil
PhD at University
Guarulhos – Brazil
be part of LAOHA / LATAM-DHU means in a single word opportunity. It is an opportunity to acquire knowledge in the best dental research centers in Brazil, it is an opportunity to exchange experiences with people from different places in Latin America. In short, it is a great opportunity to grow personally and professionally.”
Mariana
Lopes Galante
Alumna (2018 – 2021)
Brazil
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo - Brazil
Be part of the student team at LAOHA it is a unique privilege to be able to have the support of LAOHA in my personal and professional growth, through participation in various congresses and events. The collaboration of LAOHA is essential for the line of research on public oral health policies in Latin America.”
jonathan
Mauricio table
Alumnus (2019 – 2022)
Peru
PhD at University
Guarulhos – Brazil
For me, being part of LAOHA it is a blessing because not only does it help me to continue with my postgraduate studies outside my country, but I also have the opportunity to meet researchers from all over Latin America and learn from them, thank you very much LAOHA.”
Willy
Bustillos Torrez
Alumnus (2019 – 2022)
Bolivia
PhD at University
Guarulhos – Brazil
be a scholarship holder LAOHA It is to be part of an organization with leaders in research and, at the same time, a blessing to have the opportunity to represent my country.”
Viviana
The village
Student (2017 – 2023)
Colombia
PhD at University
El Bosque – Colombia
The experience of being part of LAOHA has been very inspiring for me, not only because of the support in my doctoral training process, but also because it has been a means to establish academic ties that in the future can become research networks that produce high-impact results in the region.”
Flavia
Mauad Levy
Student (2018 – 2022)
Brazil
Post-Doctorate at
University of Sao Paulo –
Bauru - Brazil
be part of LAOHA It has been a very rewarding experience, giving me the opportunity to grow and achieve great results. Being able to participate and contribute to a world-renowned oral health research group has been a great differential in my academic career. LAOHA, thank you for this challenge.”
Catharina Marques
sacrament
Scholarship holder (2019 – 2023)
Brazil
PhD at University
from Campinas – Unicamp –
Brazil
be a scholarship holder LAOHA have been a unique experience for my intellectual and personal development and it has been very important to meet people and make new partners. Above all, it is giving me a great opportunity to do what I love: to develop new technologies that can contribute to the scientific growth of the dental community.”
Mohamed Ahmed
Hassan Mahmoud
Scholarship holder (2019 – 2023)
Egypt
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo – Brazil
I've always been interested in studying abroad, learning from the best. And Brazil was the destination. The University of São Paulo is considered a first class facility with a fabulous reputation. However, I have always been concerned about my livelihood and adaptation during the study, especially as I am from an Arabic-speaking country. here comes the LAOHA with spectacular financial, psychological and personal support. I consider them like family to me. First, I was enrolled in a 3-month adaptation period to be more familiar with the daily practice, learn and understand that Portuguese was the big challenge for me. So much to say, but no words can describe how grateful I am to LAOHA.”
rubiel
marine
Scholarship holder (2019 – 2023)
Colombia
PhD at the University
CES – Colombia
be part of LAOHA represents an opportunity to continue my academic training and participate in the construction of science-based social impact interventions.”
Guilherme Castro
Lima Silva do Amaral
Scholarship holder (2020 – 2023)
Brazil
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo – Brazil
I am honored to be part of the team of students supported by LAOHA. I consider it a unique opportunity to learn, meet great researchers and develop research in one of the best dental research centers in Latin America. the support of LAOHA it has been fundamental to my professional growth and, without a doubt, a watershed in my life. Thank you very much, LAOHA!”
Aldrin
Huamán Mendoza
Scholarship Holder (2022 – 2025)
Peru
PhD at University
from Sao Paulo – Brazil
be part of LAOHA it's been a unique experience. Continuing my studies in one of the best centers with international recognition, such as the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of São Paulo, has been a unique opportunity to learn, grow and work with renowned researchers, a path that I dreamed of so much. As a result, I am expanding my network of professional support which, without a doubt, will allow me to advance and achieve my professional and personal goals, in addition to adding knowledge and contributing to science by connecting the Brazil-Peru axes. All of this thanks to the valuable support of LAOHA and COLGATE. Gratitude!"
Lucas Daylor
Aguiar da Silva
Scholarship Holder (2022 – 2025)
Brazil
PhD at University
Guarulhos – Brazil
All the support given by LAOHA it has been essential for me to expand my studies outside my home state. In addition to the possibility of improving my knowledge in an institution that is a world reference in dental research such as UNG. This opportunity will enable me to act as an active agent in the development of oral health in my region. So I am grateful to LAOHA and Colgate for believing in me and giving me this unique opportunity. Thank you very much LAOHA, Colgate and UNG for making me believe even more in the transforming power of education, and knowing that together, through quality scientific research, we can continue to make an ever better world.”
