Meet Your ACES Presenter
S.D. Shanti, D.D.S., M.P.H., Ph.D.
Explore Dr. Shanti’s multidisciplinary background in dentistry, clinical psychology, and public health—and her approach to improving patient well-being and treatment outcomes.
View Dr. Shanti’s CoursesBackground & Education
Dr. S.D. Shanti is a multidisciplinary health professional and innovator. A dual specialist in pediatric dentistry and dental public health, she has served in academia and the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University, a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont, and a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University.
Academic & Public Health Leadership
Her experience includes directing the DMD–MPH dual degree program at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and serving as Head of Public Health at the FDI World Dental Federation in Geneva, Switzerland.
Research & Health Initiatives
Over the years, Dr. Shanti’s projects have been funded by UNICEF, the NIH, CDC, the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and foundations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
A major theme in her work is translating science into practice to improve health outcomes and prevent violence, depression, and oral disease.
Prevention, Compassion & Well-Being
Dr. Shanti is the founder of the World Love Forum, which advances love and compassion in all spheres of life for a healthier, more peaceful world.
A lifelong advocate for prevention and well-being, she incorporates her signature three-part approach of science, strategy, and soul into everything she teaches.
Learn With Dr. Shanti
Live Dental CE Courses
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