Raghad Obeidat, BDS, MPH

Biography

Dr. Raghad Obeidat is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dental Public Health Sciences at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health.  Her academic and clinical work focuses on advancing preventive dentistry, community oral health, and oral health equity through teaching, research, mentorship, and service. She works with dental students, residents, and community partners to support evidence-based prevention and improve access to oral health care for underserved populations.  Dr. Obeidat’s professional background combines clinical dentistry, public health training, and dental public health scholarship. Her work reflects a commitment to preparing future dental professionals, strengthening community-based oral health programs, and addressing factors that affect oral health at the patient, community, and population levels.

Education

• Certificate in Dental Public Health Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, 2020
• Master of Public Health, Public Health University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2019
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 2008

Research Interests

• Oral Health Equity, Access to Care, and Public Health Policy
  Social determinants of oral health, access to preventive dental services, Medicaid dental coverage, rural oral health, and public health policy.
• Maternal, Child, and Special Populations Oral Health Maternal and child oral health, oral health among children with special health care needs, and oral health needs of underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Community-Based Prevention and Dental Public Health Programs Community-based oral health programs, school- and community-based prevention, sealants, silver diamine fluoride, and other preventive dental interventions.
• Dental Public Health Education and Workforce Development Dental public health education, student and resident training, interprofessional education, continuing education, and workforce development.

Teaching Interests

• Preventive and Clinical Dentistry
• Dental Public Health and Community Oral Health
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods

Awards & Honors

• Leverett Graduate Student Merit Award National Student Merit Award recognizing outstanding achievement in Dental Public Health, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2021

Memberships

• American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD)
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)