Jean Paul Laurent is a social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and one of the leading global oral health experts of his generation. He is the Founder and Chief Smiling Officer of UNSPOKEN SMILES, a nonprofit organization that promotes oral health and economic security in the world's most disadvantaged regions. He is also a doctoral candidate in education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is researching the impact of oral health interventions on academic outcomes and well-being. With a consultative status with both the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC), Jean Paul leverages his expertise and network to advocate for oral health as a human right and a key component of the Sustainable Development Goals. He has improved the oral health status of over 7,000 children in 8 countries across 4 continents, and has received multiple awards and recognition for his visionary leadership and unshakable optimism. He is also a prolific writer and speaker, who shares his insights and stories on various platforms, including TEDx, Forbes, and Thrive Global.