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The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national dental hygienist organizations, by fostering leadership and collaboration.
About IFDH
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists was officially formed on June 28, 1986 in Oslo, Norway. The forerunner of the IFDH, The International Liaison Committee on Dental Hygiene, was established in 1973, by some European countries (including the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK), the USA, Canada and Japan.
The IFDH is an international non-governmental organization, free from any political, racial, or religious ties. It is incorporated and registered in the United States as a 501(c6) non-profit organization. It unites dental hygiene associations from around the world in their common cause of promoting dental health.
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Congratulations to Catherine Waldron of Ireland on her Lifetime Achievement Award.
Enjoy our new Gala award category- quite the crowd pleaser!! Best dressed awards.
Wonderful inspiration from our panel of 4 key Hygienists and audience questions at the IFDH Global Oral Health Summit, held at ISDH.
Thank you to our sponsors Colgate, DentsplySerona and P&G.
The World Dental Hygienist Awards presentation by Sunstar Foundation and IFDH included an interactive aspect with the audience.
Welcome to ISDH 2024 opening!
Periodontitis, Dental Procedures, and Young-Onset Cryptogenic Stroke
Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, and the risk may be particularly high among young people with unexplained stroke etiology. Thus, we investigated in a case-control study whether periodontitis or recent invasive dental treatments are associated with young-onset cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS). We enrolled participants from a multicenter case-control SECRETO study including adults aged 18 to 49 y presenting with an imaging-positive first-ever CIS and stroke-free age- and sex-matched controls. Thorough clinical and radiographic oral examination was performed. Furthermore, we measured serum lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and lipotechoic acid (LTA) levels.
Periodontitis and recent invasive dental procedures were associated with CIS after controlling for multiple confounders. However, the role of bacteremia as a mediator of this risk was not confirmed.
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Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, and the risk may be particularly high among young people with unexplained stroke etiology...
Meet your new IFDH Board of Directors.
IFDH President, Jill Rethman
IFDH President Elect, Fouzieh Shaffi Eliassy
IFDH Vice President Sharon Friedman
IFDH Treasurer Miranda Steeples
IFDH Secretary Carmen Lanoway
Congratulations.
A fun evening at Gwygonchae with incredible food and entertainment!!
A full day of IFDH business with great discussion and decisions!! Followed by an overview of ISDH in Seoul starting Wednesday.
Lots of fun with new and renewed friendships at our Welcome Reception!
The IFDH Leadership Workshop on Advocacy and Leadership was quite the learning event for Delegates from 20 countries!
IFDH HOD Leadership Workshop,
Thanks to Odina Love and Tammy Filiplak for fantastic presentations and great discussions.
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We're all set for our HoD registration and Leadership Workshop today!
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists board of directors have completed their 2 day board meeting in Seoul, South Korea.
Tomorrow our member countries come together for the House of Delegates meeting.
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Beta-defensin index: A functional biomarker for oral cancer detection
A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University has discovered a noninvasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor precancerous lesions and determine when a biopsy is warranted. Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately.
Their findings, published online March 4 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, are based on a scoring system linked to the levels of two proteins in cells brushed from suspicious oral lesions of patients at dental clinics or the ear, nose and throat department at University Hospitals (UH).
One of the proteins (human beta defensin 3 or hBD-3) is expressed at high levels in early-stage oral cancer, while the second (hBD-2) is low or unchanged.
The ratio of hBD-3 to hBD-2 in the lesion site -- over the ratio of the two proteins on the opposite, normal site -- generates a score, called the beta defensin index (BDI).
www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(24)00070-3?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkin...
The results are in from the International Federation of Dental Hygienist's Survey #9
Orthodontic Hygiene.
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We would like to thank the respondents for taking time to complete the survey. The information is very useful and will help guide future educational learning opportunities.
The IFDH thanks Procter & Gamble (Crest/Oral-B) for supporting this project.
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IFDH Orthodontic Hygiene Practices Survey - The Internation Federation of Dental Hygienists
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IFDH Orthodontic Hygiene Practices Survey In April 2024, the IFDH fielded a survey to better understand global dental hygiene practices with orthodontic patients. This was the 9th in a series of surve...
Meet the Korean Dental Hygienist Association's (KDHA), local organizing committee for ISDH 2024 .
Today they held a press conference in Seoul with all the dental related Journals and publications.
We can't wait to see what they have planned for ISDH2024
Impact of periodontitis on type 2 diabetes: a bioinformatic analysis
Periodontitis is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that results in serious complications and mortality. However, the pathogenic role of periodontitis in the development of T2D and the underlain mechanism have not been fully elucidated.
This study used a multi-omics integration method to explore causality between periodontitis and T2D, and underly molecular mechanisms using multiple bioinformatics tools. MR analyses detected that periodontitis was causally associated with higher risks of T2D and insulin resistance. Furthermore, MCUR1, RAP2A, FOS, PANX1, NFIX and WNK1 were verified to play important roles in the pathogenesis of periodontitis-related T2D, shedding light on the discovery of potential drug targets for periodontitis patients to prevent T2D.
Impact of periodontitis on type 2 diabetes: a bioinformatic analysis - BMC Oral Health
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Background Periodontitis is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that results in serious complications and mortality. However, the pathogenic role of periodontitis in the development of T2D ...Photos from ISDH 2024's post
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Association Between Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Two-Sample Mendelian Randomisation Study
Within the limitations of this MR study, the findings do not support the influence of periodontitis on LBW, PTB, stillbirth, miscarriage, and GH, nor vice versa.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653924001370
The last Zoom meeting for the International Federation of Dental Hygienists board of directors 2022-2024. IFDH President, Wanda Fedora is very happy 😆
We will see you all soon in Seoul at the ISDH 2024
Comparison of the effectiveness of two manual toothbrushes: Conventional design versus double-sided toothbrush design. A pilot study
Dental hygiene is the most effective method in the prevention of oral diseases. However, most patients do not use the recommended teeth brushing techniques and/or time brushing is insufficient. With this objective, modifications in conventional toothbrushes have been developed to deal with these findings. The aim of this study was to compare plaque removal effectiveness of a manual toothbrush with a modified head (MTMH) with a wrap-around design versus a conventional manual toothbrush.
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The International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH).
30 days utill ISDH 2024
Visit www.isdh2024.com to learn more about the Invited speakers, corporate sessions and the IFDH special programme.
Registration open! We looking forward to seeing dental hygienists from all over the world.
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The IFDH are now an approved provider sponsor of continuing education by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene.
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Success factors and barriers in interprofessional collaboration between dental hygienists and dietitians in community-dwelling older people: Focus group interviews
Poor nutritional status can impair oral health while poor oral health can influence the individual's dietary intake, which may result in malnutrition. This interaction between nutritional status and oral health in older age requires attention, coordination and collaboration between healthcare professionals. This qualitative study explores dental hygienists' and dietitians' opinions about current collaboration with the aim of identifying success factors and barriers to this interprofessional collaboration.
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The International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH).
Who's going to the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2024 ? ISDH 2024 11th -13th of July. www.isdh2024.com
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Call for Papers
Co-Publication Special issue: The 75th anniversary of The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy
Submission deadline: 1 July 2024
In 2024 the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), originally the British Dental Hygienists’ Association (BDHA), will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The editors of the Annual Clinical Journal of Dental Health (ACJ) and the International Journal of Dental Hygiene (IJDH), Heather Lewis and Dagmar Else Slot, are delighted to announce a collaboration to produce combined issues of the journals to showcase the scientific advances made within the dental profession by UK dental hygienists and dental therapists.
The special anniversary issues will be of direct interest to all oral health care providers since it will highlight the growth and development of our profession.
Editors:
Dagmar Else Slot
University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit
Netherlands
Heather Lewis
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT)
United Kingdom
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The International Journal of Dental Hygiene is the official journal of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH).
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Systemic Inflammation Response Index are Associated With Periodontitis: Evidence From NHANES 2009 to 2014
Conclusions
These results indicate that elevated SII and SIRI levels are associated with an increased prevalence of periodontitis.
Clinical relevance
These findings suggest a potential connection between systemic inflammation and periodontitis, highlighting the importance of periodontitis patients being aware of their systemic diseases that are inflammatory in nature such as chronic cardiovascular afflictions.
International Dental Journal Available online 30 April 2024
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Please can you help with this survey #dentalhygienist
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Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral health care providers- Open Access
Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) signs and symptoms may be first identified by dental hygienists during routine extra and intra-oral examinations. A comprehensive extra-oral and intra-oral examination during regular dental hygiene assessment is paramount to identifying oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and cancerous lesions for timely referral and treatment.
This report considers enduring challenges with the annual rise in OPSCC rates and the public health burden of HPV-related cancers in the US. Emphasis on regular, quality continuing education about OSCC and OPSCC is emphasized along with recommendations for evidence-based training.
Update on Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: A guide for oral health care providers
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Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) signs and symptoms may be first identified by dental hygienists during routine extra and intra-oral examinations. A comprehensive extra-oral and intra-oral examina...🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the IFDH's social responsibility projects! Your dedication to making a positive impact in oral health is truly inspiring. We can't wait to see your projects showcased at ISDH 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟 #IFDH #socialresponsibility #isdh2024 #OralHealthImpact
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Congratulations to the recipients of Sunstar's World Dental Hygienist 2024, follow the link at the end to see the winners of all 6 categories.
The presentations will take place at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Seoul, South Korea, www.isdh2024.com
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2024 World Dental Hygienist Awards Winners
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World Dental Hygienist Awards Winners
Mandibular Advancement vs CPAP for Blood Pressure Reduction in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line of defense for hypertension associated with sleep apnea, but some patients struggle with compliance. Mandibular advancement offers an alternative, according to research published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
MAD is non-inferior to CPAP for reducing 24-hour mean arterial BP in participants with hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk.
The Oral Health Working Group (OHWG) of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) in collaboration with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists and the Seoul National University Global Maternal and Child Oral Health Center has launched a global oral health workforce survey to learn about various types of oral health workforce and their functions worldwide.
This project aims to explore and visually represent oral health workforce models, innovative approaches, and challenges globally.
Please help us and participate in this survey by the DEADLINE of May 25th.
All individual information collected in this survey (name, affiliation, email) will be confidential and not disclosed to third parties. Only country level data will be identified in sharing results along with other workforce questionnaire data. In case you have any questions about this survey or the research study, please email Dr. Hyewon Lee (hyewonlee@snu.ac.kr). This survey study was approved by the Seoul National University Ethics Review Committee in January 2024
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"Happy Orthodox Easter to all those celebrating this weekend! Wishing you a day filled with love, peace, and joy as you gather with family and friends to mark this special occasion. May your hearts be filled with blessings and your homes with happiness.#IFDH #OrthodoxEaster #eastersunday 🌷✨🙏"
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Infective Endocarditis Incidence Following Invasive Dental Procedures
The use of antibiotics before invasive dental procedures could be linked to a reduced risk of heart infections in high-risk patients, according to new findings from JAMA Cardiology.
The systematic review and meta-analysis found that antibiotic prophylaxis was associated with a reduced risk of infective endocarditis following dental surgeries in individuals at high risk but not in those at moderate or low risk.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Infective Endocarditis Incidence Following Invasive Dental Procedures
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates associations between antibiotic prophylaxis and infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures.
Join Us for the IFDH"S Global Oral Health SUMMIT, at the ISDH 2024,
COEX Soeul, South Korea, July 12th in the Auditorium 1.45- 3.15PM to find out more visit:
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Host–microbiome associations in saliva predict COVID-19 severity
The human mouth is teaming with organisms collectively referred to as “the oral microbiome.” A growing body of evidence shows that in healthy individuals, the oral microbiome acts as a critical first line of defense against unwanted bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that enter our mouths, including the virus that causes COVID-19. The human microbiome has a direct relationship with the immune system.
In a newly published study, a team of researchers from J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) and other organizations sought to understand the specific relationship between the oral microbiome, oral immune response, and COVID-19 infections. They discovered that the variety of organisms found in the mouth may be used to detect disease and, if present, its likely severity. People with a more diverse oral microbiome tend to have milder symptoms, while those with less diversity experience more severe symptoms and a dysregulated immune response in the mouth and blood.
Host–microbiome associations in saliva predict COVID-19 severity
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Abstract. Established evidence indicates that oral microbiota plays a crucial role in modulating host immune responses to viral infection. Following severePhotos from ISDH 2024's post
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