Dr Jan A. Th. P. Hendriks
Dr. Jan A. Th. P. Hendriks is a pioneering social entrepreneur from the Netherlands with deep expertise in sustainable healthcare models and community-driven impact initiatives. Bringing a European perspective on social innovation and scalable solutions, he advises SmileAge Initiative Trust on strategic partnerships, funding strategies, and integrating social entrepreneurship principles into oral health literacy and healthy ageing programs. His work bridges Dutch precision with global health equity, supporting mission-driven organizations to achieve measurable, sustainable change.
Dr. Rajiv Chugh
Dr. Rajiv Chugh is a distinguished dental professional and academic leader, running a successful clinical practice in New Delhi. He served as National President of the Indian Dental Association (2023–24). He currently holds key leadership and editorial roles, including Chairman of the International College of Continuing Dental Education (India Section), Secretary General of the Indian Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and Editor-in-Chief of leading national and international dental journals, while also serving as a Visiting Professor at Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur.
Dr. Manu Mathur
Dr. Manu Mathur is Professor and Head of the Centre for Dental Public Health & Primary Care at Queen Mary University of London, and Head of Health Policy at the Public Health Foundation of India. With over 15 years of global experience in health systems research, NCD risk factors, and tobacco control, he is a leading advocate for Universal Health Coverage and equitable oral healthcare access. A PhD in Epidemiology from University College London and top 2% cited researcher worldwide, Dr. Mathur serves as Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on Global Oral Health and President of the Global Oral Health Inequalities Research Network (IADR), bringing cutting-edge policy insights and systems thinking to guide SmileAge’s strategic direction.
Dr Maha El Tantawi
Dr. Maha El Tantawi is Professor of Dental Public Health at Alexandria University and Alamein International University in Egypt. A globally recognized leader in oral epidemiology, evidence-based dentistry, and health policy, she advances dental public health education and research across Africa and the MENA region. She serves as Senior Board Member of BMC Oral Health and Secretary & Treasurer of the E-Oral Health Network, International Association for Dental Research, shaping digital innovation and international collaboration in oral health
Dr. Raman Preet
Dr. Raman Preet is a distinguished global health leader and oral health expert with over 25 years of experience spanning clinical dentistry, public health, and EU-funded research coordination, based at Umeå University, Sweden. She excels in fostering equity-focused international collaborations and integrating oral health into comprehensive health systems, bridging policy, practice, and community impact. Dr. Preet advises SmileAge on strategic global partnerships and evidence-based approaches to advance oral health literacy within broader health equity frameworks.
Dr. Djenana Jalovcic
Dr. Djenana Jalovcic is an Associate Professor in the Section for Global Health and Rehabilitation at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen, Norway. She serves as Education Professional Adviser at World Physiotherapy and is a Founding Member of Women in Global Health, Canada. With expertise in rehabilitation, inclusion, disability rights, and global health equity, she brings a rights-based approach to healthy ageing and supports SmileAge’s mission through inclusive, person-centred health strategies.
