Program Type
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: The mission of the Multicultural Oral Health Association (MOHA) is for
IU Dental Students to give back to the community by mentoring students (from preschool age to
graduate students), promoting diversity through activities and events, and providing fellowship
among its members. The organization focuses its efforts on community service.
• Promote Diversity: Provide a voice for historically underrepresented oral health students
i.e. Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.
• Engage in Community Service: Promote the oral health of the underrepresented
community, in Indiana through improved education, prevention and treatment.
• Educate the Community: Stimulate interest and encourage entry of minorities into oral
health careers. Provide cultural and educational experiences for non-minority students who wish
to learn more about underrepresented cultures.
The activities that the MOHA students participate in include programs and/or partnerships that
are facilitated through the Divison of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. During these activities the
students usually provide oral health education, dental career exploration, hands on activities and
a student panel.
Success Metrics: Education: Access for underrepresented populations
Health and Wellness: Other: Dental Care
Community and Economic Development: Career and professional development
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
N/A
Black or African Americans Annually Served
N/A
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
N/A
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: IUPUI
Website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Respondents Name: Karen Dace
Email: kdace@iupui.edu