Moriah Muhammad

Compassionate dental student with expertise in comprehensive patient care and evidence-based dentistry. Proven leadership in academic and organizational settings, focused on improving oral health outcomes for underserved populations. Committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent care while fostering professionalism and integrity in the dental field.

• Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Initiative – Meharry Medical College, Student Representative | 2025 – 2026 - Selected to engage in the institution’s QEP project aimed at enhancing student learning and professional development through reflective practice and curriculum integration. - Contributed feedback and pilot participation to improve the educational experience and competency-building for current and future cohorts.
• Meharry Chapter of Academy of General Dentistry, President |2025 – 2026 - Led the executive board in planning and executing chapter initiatives to enhance student engagement, continuing education, and professional development. - Managed partnerships with local and national AGD representatives and oversaw budgeting, event planning, and chapter communications.
• Meharry Chapter of Academy of General Dentistry, President Elect | 2024 – 2025 - Supported chapter president in daily operations, coordinated major events including CE courses and service initiatives, and prepared to assume presidential duties. - Facilitated mentorship pairings and strategic planning sessions for the following academic year.
• Meharry Medical College, Class of 2026, Academic Vice President | 2022 – 2026 - Served as the primary academic liaison between classmates and administration, addressing curriculum concerns and communicating updates. - Organized peer tutoring programs and review sessions; collaborated with faculty to enhance student success.
• Meharry Medical College Pre-Alumni Council, School of Dentistry Member-at-Large | 2024-2025 - Represented student interests on the Pre-Alumni Council and worked with development staff to engage students in alumni affairs. - Planned fundraising and legacy-building initiatives to strengthen connections between current students and alumni.
• Academy of General Dentistry Meharry Chapter Membership Committee |2023 – 2024 - Increased student membership and participation by coordinating recruitment campaigns and collaborating with AGD national leadership. - Developed outreach strategies to communicate the value of AGD membership to dental students.
• Meharry Medical College Adopt-a-Grandparent Program, Student Coordinator | 2025 - Directed service-learning project pairing dental students with local senior citizens to build connections and promote oral health.
• Americorp's Impact America: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workgroup, Team Leader | 2020 – 2021 - Facilitated workshops and led strategy development for organizational DEI practices. - Collaborated with stakeholders to launch educational initiatives addressing systemic disparities in healthcare and education.

• National AHEC Association, AHEC Scholar| 2023- 2026 - Participated in interprofessional training with a focus on rural and underserved healthcare, oral health access, and community-based initiatives.
• JAAC Jamaica Mission Trip, Student Volunteer June 2025 - Traveled internationally to provide free dental services, hygiene education, and extractions for underserved populations in rural Jamaica.
• Mission of Mercy, Dental Volunteer | 2023- 2025 - Provided dental services and clinical support to underserved populations during large-scale, volunteer-driven dental clinics.
• Hope Smiles, Dental Volunteer | 2023-2025. - Provided dental services and clinical support to underserved populations during large-scale, volunteer-driven dental clinics.
• Give Kids A Smile, Volunteer | 2023-2025 - Supported pediatric oral health education and preventive care in coordination with national outreach days.
• Oral Health Day|2022 – 2025 - Participated in Meharry’s annual event providing free dental screenings and services to Nashville residents.
• Ambetter Community Health Fair | 2024 - Assisted with oral health education and screening services as part of an interdisciplinary community wellness event.
• Colgate Bright Smiles Community Event, Volunteer| 2024 - Promoted children’s dental hygiene and education through Colgate’s national mobile dental program.

• Impression Day| 2022-2025                                           - Mentored pre-dental students, led hands-on activities, and promoted dental

education pathways.

• Wedgewood Freestone, Dental Supplies Coordinator| 2022 - Led the Class of 2026 in a community service initiative to collect and donate over 500 oral care products to a local nonprofit.
• Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis, Volunteer| 2019-2020 Supported community patients with applications for social services., Organized and distributed food resources.

General Dentistry, Community Outreach & Public Health, Health Equity & Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Private Practice Ownership

Meharry Medical College's Dean’s List| 2021 – Present

Henry Moses, PhD Endowment Scholarship| 2024 – 2025

Delta Dental Scholar| 2024 – 2025

 Zander Annual Scholarship Recipient| 2023 – 2024

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Scholarship Recipient| 2023 – 2025

National Service Award| 2022 – 2023