The Internation Federation of Dental Hygienists

#UPWARD - With a Global View in All We Do!

The IFDH Mission

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national organizations of Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Oral Therapists and Oral Health Therapists.
By fostering leadership and collaboration, IFDH is the principal advocate for the oral hygiene profession globally and promotes excellence in oral health, education, research and practice.

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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Association between herpes simplex virus type 1 and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease: a retrospective case–control study

A growing body of evidence points to a role for herpesviruses in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and a reduced risk of AD among patients receiving antiherpetic medications. We investigated the association between herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and AD using real-world data (RWD) from USA.

STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY
A matched case–control study was conducted using large administrative claims data from the USA.

This study highlights the clinical value of HSV-1 infection in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Asymptomatic HSV-1 infection is difficult to capture in a real-world setting.

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Association between herpes simplex virus type 1 and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease: a retrospective case–control study 
A growing body of evidence points to a role for herpesviruses in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and a reduced risk of AD among patients receiving antiherpetic medications. We investigated the association between herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and AD using real-world data (RWD) from USA.
STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY
A matched case–control study was conducted using large administrative claims data from the USA.
This study highlights the clinical value of HSV-1 infection in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Asymptomatic HSV-1 infection is difficult to capture in a real-world setting. 
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5/e093946

📢 Have you seen the latest IFDH Contact eNews?
Why not grab a cup of your favourite hot drink and settle down to see what is new from the Federation ☕️
You can follow the link or check out the IFDH website for all this and more! 💙🧡🩵
#IFDH #upward #dentalhygienist #dentaltherapist #oralhealththerapist #oraltherapist #news #prevention
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📢 Have you seen the latest IFDH Contact eNews?
Why not grab a cup of your favourite hot drink and settle down to see what is new from the Federation ☕️
You can follow the link or check out the IFDH website for all this and more! 💙🧡🩵
#IFDH #Upward #dentalhygienist #dentaltherapist #oralhealththerapist #oraltherapist #news #prevention 
https://ifdh.org/update-enews/

Please follow the link or head over to our website to read our most recent White Paper, kindly supported by Haleon 🦷
Authored by our past president, Wanda Fedora, this work explores the 'Cost Effectiveness of Prevention' 🦷
We know that the key to reducing oral disease is found in prevention.
This paper explores the current financial impact of oral disease and its cost to individuals and society. It will demonstrate the cost effectiveness of prevention and the essential role of primary oral healthcare providers in achieving a reduction in oral disease globally 🦷
How could you bring this to life in your daily practice? 💙🧡🩵
ifdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IFDHWhitePaperMARCH25Final.pdf

#IFDH #upward #prevention #dentalhygienist #dentaltherapist #oraltherapist #oralhealththerapist #Haleon
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Please follow the link or head over to our website to read our most recent White Paper, kindly supported by Haleon 🦷
Authored by our past president, Wanda Fedora, this work explores the Cost Effectiveness of Prevention 🦷 
We know that the key to reducing oral disease is found in prevention. 
This paper explores the current financial impact of oral disease and its cost to individuals and society. It will demonstrate the cost effectiveness of prevention and the essential role of primary oral healthcare providers in achieving a reduction in oral disease globally 🦷
How could you bring this to life in your daily practice? 💙🧡🩵
https://ifdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IFDHWhitePaperMARCH25Final.pdf
#IFDH #upward #prevention #dentalhygienist #dentaltherapist #oraltherapist #oralhealththerapist #haleon

🌍 Global Collaboration for Better Oral Health 🦷

We’re proud to announce that IFDH is now an official member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)! 🦷🔬

As the global voice for dental hygienists, our membership in IADR strengthens our commitment to advancing oral health through scientific research, education, and collaboration.

🤝 This partnership expands our reach, fosters innovation, and gives dental hygienists a stronger voice in the global research community.

#IFDH #IADR #upward #Dentalhygienists #Dentaltherapists #Dentalresearch
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🌍 Global Collaboration for Better Oral Health 🦷
We’re proud to announce that IFDH is now an official member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)! 🦷🔬
As the global voice for dental hygienists, our membership in IADR strengthens our commitment to advancing oral health through scientific research, education, and collaboration.
🤝 This partnership expands our reach, fosters innovation, and gives dental hygienists a stronger voice in the global research community.
#IFDH #IADR #upward #Dentalhygienists #Dentaltherapists #Dentalresearch

🌍 World Environment Day 🌿
Healthy smiles = a healthier planet!

Prevention by dental hygienists, oral health therapists and dental therapists, means fewer treatments, less waste, and more sustainable care.
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) released a new White Paper highlighting sustainability in oral health and the vital role of dental hygienists in creating a healthier, greener future 💚🦷.
Let’s protect our smiles and Earth.

To read the IFDH White Paper, authored by Dr. Rachael England go to :
ifdh.org/programs/white-paper-series/

#WorldEnvironmentDay #GreenSmile #IFDH #SustainableOralHealth #WhitePaper #upward #DentalHygienists #DentalTherapists #PreventionMatters
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📍Deadline Approaching fast...📍
Kind reminder to take just a few minutes to respond to the IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning.
🔹️Please complete by June 6th🔹️

Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.

Click on the link here to participate in the survey.
project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a

✔️We thank P&G for their support of this program.
✔️NO personal information is collected.
✔️By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.

#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro
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📍Deadline Approaching fast...📍
Kind reminder to take just a few minutes to respond to the IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning. 
🔹️Please complete by June 6th🔹️
Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.  
Click on the link here to participate in the survey.
https://project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a
✔️We thank P&G for their support of this program.
✔️NO personal information is collected.
✔️By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.
#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro

🌟YOUR PROJECT COULD BE THE NEXT AWARDED🌟
The 2025-2026 Social Responsibility Program, focusing this term on Oral Health for the Elderly, is officially underway 🏃‍♀️🏃‍➡️!
If you have a relevant project you’d like to submit or if you're curious how to initiate and create one, check out the video attached and log onto
ifdh.org/programs/social-responsibility-overview/
Deadline for submissions: February 1st 2026.
#socialResponsibility #ifdh #oralhealth #upward #dentalhygienists #oralhealth_therapists #dental_therapists #IFDH
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🛑 Tobacco doesn’t just damage lungs - it starts with the mouth.
Let’s bring oral health to the center of the conversation on World No Tobacco Day.👇

🦷 Dental hygienists, oral health therapists, and dental therapists are often the first to detect the visible and invisible damage caused by tobacco use, including:
Gum disease
Tooth loss
Mucosal lesions
Oral cancer
Delayed healing after treatment
Discoloration and staining of teeth

These oral health professionals are on the frontline of prevention, early detection, and patient education, uniquely positioned to influence behavior and improve long-term health outcomes.

✨ Protect your smile. Protect your health. Protect your life. Every breath you take matters.

💬 For more information on smoking cessation and how tobacco impacts your oral and overall health, speak with your dental hygienist, oral health therapist, or dental therapist.
They’re more than clinical providers - they are key partners in prevention and public health.

#WorldNoTobaccoDay #OralHealthMatters #QuitTobacco #ProtectYourSmile #DentalHygienist #OralHealthTherapist #DentalTherapist #OralCancerAwareness #TobaccoFreeFutures #HealthPromotion #IFDH
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🛑 Tobacco doesn’t just damage lungs - it starts with the mouth.
Let’s bring oral health to the center of the conversation on World No Tobacco Day.👇
🦷 Dental hygienists, oral health therapists, and dental therapists are often the first to detect the visible and invisible damage caused by tobacco use, including:
Gum disease
Tooth loss
Mucosal lesions
Oral cancer
Delayed healing after treatment
Discoloration and staining of teeth
These oral health professionals are on the frontline of prevention, early detection, and patient education, uniquely positioned to influence behavior and improve long-term health outcomes.
✨ Protect your smile. Protect your health. Protect your life. Every breath you take matters.
💬 For more information on smoking cessation and how tobacco impacts your oral and overall health, speak with your dental hygienist, oral health therapist, or dental therapist.
They’re more than clinical providers - they are key partners in prevention and public health.
#WorldNoTobaccoDay #OralHealthMatters #QuitTobacco #ProtectYourSmile #DentalHygienist #OralHealthTherapist #DentalTherapist #OralCancerAwareness #TobaccoFreeFutures #HealthPromotion #IFDH

🌍 World Nutrition Day 2025

🦷 Eat Smart, Smile Bright!

What’s on your plate can shape your smile.
The food choices we make every day influence more than our overall health—they play a key role in keeping our teeth and gums healthy, too.

This World Nutrition Day, let’s highlight how nourishing meals contribute to lifelong oral wellness and brighter, healthier smiles around the world.

#ifdh #dentalhygienists #upward
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🌍 World Nutrition Day 2025
🦷 Eat Smart, Smile Bright!
What’s on your plate can shape your smile.
The food choices we make every day influence more than our overall health—they play a key role in keeping our teeth and gums healthy, too.
This World Nutrition Day, let’s highlight how nourishing meals contribute to lifelong oral wellness and brighter, healthier smiles around the world.
#ifdh #dentalhygienists #upward
#worldnutritionday

🌟Reminder: Take 5-10 minutes to respond to the🌟

IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning

Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.

Click on the link here to participate in the survey.

project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a

✨Deadline: June 6th, 2025

We thank P&G for their support of this program.

NO personal information is collected.

By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.

#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro
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🌟Reminder: Take 5-10 minutes to respond to the🌟
IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning
Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.  
Click on the link here to participate in the survey.
https://project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a
✨Deadline: June 6th, 2025
We thank P&G for their support of this program.
NO personal information is collected.
By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.
#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro

🌟Take 5-10 minutes to respond to the🌟

IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning

Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.

Click on the link here to participate in the survey.

project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a

✨Deadline: June 6th, 2025

We thank P&G for their support of this program.

NO personal information is collected.

By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.

#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro
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🌟Take 5-10 minutes to respond to the🌟
IFDH 2025 Survey #11: Interdental Cleaning
Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to good oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.  
Click on the link here to participate in the survey.
https://project.tolunastart.com/s/w5WXf4a
✨Deadline: June 6th, 2025
We thank P&G for their support of this program.
NO personal information is collected.
By taking the survey, respondents give consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.
#ifdh #oralhealth #upward #CrestOralBPro

*IFDH Board Meeting in Vienna - Purposeful, Productive & United!*🌐🌟

Last week, the IFDH Board gathered in beautiful Vienna for our annual in-person meeting, held this year alongside the EuroPerio conference.

Our leadership team -
✨️ Jill Rethman (President)
✨️ Fouzieh Eliassy (President-Elect)
✨️ Sharon Friedman-Yaniv (Vice-President)
✨️ Miranda Steeples (Treasurer)
✨️ Carmen Lanoway (Secretary)
✨️ Peter Anas (ED)
- came together for meaningful discussions, strategic planning, and important decisions, all with a shared commitment to advancing the profession of dental hygiene, dental therapists, oral health therapists worldwide.

A special highlight was a warm and collegial joint meeting with our counterparts from the EDHF (European Dental Hygienists Federation) Board - Gitana Rederienea, Ellen Bol, Anne-Claire Van-Der Lans and Veronica Montebello - valuable opportunity to connect, strengthen ties, & exchange ideas on our shared vision ❣️
Together, we’re building bridges, shaping policy, and creating a lasting impact on global oral health.
#ifdh #edhf #upward #dentalhygienists #oral_health_therapists #dentaltherapists #globaloralhealth
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*IFDH Board Meeting in Vienna - Purposeful, Productive & United!*🌐🌟
Last week, the IFDH Board gathered in beautiful Vienna for our annual in-person meeting, held this year alongside the EuroPerio conference.
Our leadership team -
✨️ Jill Rethman (President)
✨️ Fouzieh Eliassy (President-Elect)
✨️ Sharon Friedman-Yaniv (Vice-President)
✨️ Miranda Steeples (Treasurer)
✨️ Carmen Lanoway (Secretary)
✨️ Peter Anas (ED) 
- came together for meaningful discussions, strategic planning, and important decisions, all with a shared commitment to advancing the profession of dental hygiene, dental therapists, oral health therapists worldwide.
A special highlight was a warm and collegial joint meeting with our counterparts from the EDHF (European Dental Hygienists Federation) Board - Gitana Rederienea, Ellen Bol, Anne-Claire Van-Der Lans and Veronica Montebello - valuable opportunity to connect, strengthen ties, & exchange ideas on our shared vision ❣️
Together, we’re building bridges, shaping policy, and creating a lasting impact on global oral health.
#ifdh #edhf #upward #dentalhygienists #oral_health_therapists #dentaltherapists #globaloralhealth

The non-cariogenic effects of aspartame: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A study compared the effects of aspartame versus other sweeteners on teeth.

In the systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the Journal of Dentistry, investigators used the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and CENTRAL databases to identify 13 studies focused on assessing the cariogenicity of aspartame and sucrose across clinical trials, animal models and dental samples.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571225001605
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The non-cariogenic effects of aspartame: A systematic review and meta-analysis
A study compared the effects of aspartame versus other sweeteners on teeth.
In the systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the Journal of Dentistry, investigators used the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and CENTRAL databases to identify 13 studies focused on assessing the cariogenicity of aspartame and sucrose across clinical trials, animal models and dental samples.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571225001605

😄 Happy International Day of Families! 😄

A healthy smile is a family affair! Practicing good oral hygiene isn’t just about preventing cavities - it’s about building lifelong habits that support overall well-being. 🦷
From the youngest to the oldest, brushing twice a day, flossing, and regular dental visits help every family member in all the beautiful ways families are formed, stay healthy, confident, and smiling together.

Let’s make oral care a family tradition!

#ifdh #happysmiles #family
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😄 Happy International Day of Families! 😄
A healthy smile is a family affair! Practicing good oral hygiene isn’t just about preventing cavities - it’s about building lifelong habits that support overall well-being. 🦷
From the youngest to the oldest, brushing twice a day, flossing, and regular dental visits help every family member in all the beautiful ways families are formed, stay healthy, confident, and smiling together.
Let’s make oral care a family tradition! 
#ifdh #happysmiles #family

We’re proud to share a powerful new joint position statement from ADHA and IFDH, reinforcing the critical importance of qualified dental hygiene providers.

Together, we advocate for well-qualified, competent dental hygiene professionals who are essential to global oral health.

Read the full statement here:
ifdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IFDH_ADHA_Qualified-Dental-Hygiene-Providers.pdf

www.ifdh.org

#DentalHygiene #OralHealth #ADHA #IFDH #upward
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We’re proud to share a powerful new joint position statement from ADHA and IFDH, reinforcing the critical importance of qualified dental hygiene providers. 
Together, we advocate for well-qualified, competent dental hygiene professionals who are essential to global oral health.
Read the full statement here: 
https://ifdh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IFDH_ADHA_Qualified-Dental-Hygiene-Providers.pdf
www.ifdh.org 
#DentalHygiene #OralHealth #ADHA #IFDH #upward

🦷🪥The IFDH invites dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral health therapists, and their organizations to initiate or share social responsibility projects focused on improving oral health for elderly populations. Your project could be the next IFDH Award-winning initiative, demonstrating the impact of collective efforts in promoting oral health equity and well-being for aging communities 🦷🪥.

Visit www.ifdh.org for more information

Deadline for project applications: 2 February 2026
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The Impact of Female Hormones on the Periodontium—A Narrative Review

This is NOT open access, but interesting nonetheless.

To provide an updated narrative review of current concepts relative to the impact of female hormones on the periodontium throughout the life stages of the female patient. To analyse the implications for the clinician and to amalgamate the main findings from a wide range of empirical studies and theoretical perspectives.

Key findings demonstrate that hormone fluctuations have a direct and indirect impact on the periodontium, altering the bacterial flora of plaque biofilm to a composition more conducive to the development of periodontal disease and modifying the tissue response to local factors, producing anatomic changes in the gingivae that compromise the periodontium and influencing the regulation of the inflammatory cascade. These factors increase the risk of periodontal disease and susceptibility to other oral conditions associated with female hormone fluctuations.

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🌈 Every Mind is Unique. Every Smile Matters. 🪂
On World Autism Awareness Day, IFDH stands for understanding, inclusivity, and compassionate oral care.
Together with dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral health therapists, and oral health professionals worldwide, we’re creating safe, supportive spaces that promote both oral and overall health - improving quality of life, one smile at a time.
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #IFDH #OralHealthForAll #InclusiveSmiles #CompassionateCare
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Influence of Implant Surfaces on Peri-Implant Diseases – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the current literature on the effect of implant surface characteristics on peri-implant marginal bone levels (MBL), soft tissue periodontal parameters, peri-implantitis, and implant failure rates.

Conclusion: Machined surface implants were favoured in terms of lesser peri-implant MBL, though the difference was not significant. The analysis also demonstrated limited favourable outcomes in terms of periodontal parameters for machined surfaces, with slightly significantly better outcomes in terms of probing pocket depths. However, rough surface implants tended to display a lower implant failure.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653924015533
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Influence of Implant Surfaces on Peri-Implant Diseases – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the current literature on the effect of implant surface characteristics on peri-implant marginal bone levels (MBL), soft tissue periodontal parameters, peri-implantitis, and implant failure rates.
Conclusion: Machined surface implants were favoured in terms of lesser peri-implant MBL, though the difference was not significant. The analysis also demonstrated limited favourable outcomes in terms of periodontal parameters for machined surfaces, with slightly significantly better outcomes in terms of probing pocket depths. However, rough surface implants tended to display a lower implant failure.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653924015533

From all of us at IFDH
✨️Happy International Women’s Day!✨️ Celebrating the women who care for our healthy smiles around the world! 💜 Keep leading, inspiring, and making a difference. #IWD #IFDH #WomenInOralHealth #upward
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From all of us at IFDH
✨️Happy International Women’s Day!✨️ Celebrating the women who care for our healthy smiles around the world! 💜 Keep leading, inspiring, and making a difference.  #IWD #IFDH #WomenInOralHealth #upward

Poor Oral Hygiene: A Hidden Risk Factor for Helicobacter pylori Infection

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) initially enters the human body through the mouth. The correlation between oral health and H. pylori infection status remains a topic of debate in the scientific literature. To elucidate the relationships between H. pylori infection and oral hygiene status and habits, we performed a cross-sectional study among dyspeptic patients.

Conclusion: The results of our research indicate a relationship between oral health and oral H. pylori infection, suggesting that poor oral hygiene may be associated with an increased risk of oral H. pylori colonization.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653925000012?dgcid=raven_sd_aip_email
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Poor Oral Hygiene: A Hidden Risk Factor for Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) initially enters the human body through the mouth. The correlation between oral health and H. pylori infection status remains a topic of debate in the scientific literature. To elucidate the relationships between H. pylori infection and oral hygiene status and habits, we performed a cross-sectional study among dyspeptic patients.
Conclusion: The results of our research indicate a relationship between oral health and oral H. pylori infection, suggesting that poor oral hygiene may be associated with an increased risk of oral H. pylori colonization.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653925000012?dgcid=raven_sd_aip_email

Exploring the Link Between Maternal Oral Health
Literacy and Child Oral Health Behaviours

Caregiver’s oral health literacy (OHL) has a multidimensional impact
on child oral health outcomes. In infants and toddlers, oral health behaviours (OHB) play a crucial role in the development of early childhood caries and could be related to the care giver’s OHL. A simple OHL assessment may help identify children at risk of caries. This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal OHL and the child OBs during the first 2 years of life.

Clinical Relevance: ThREALD-30 may be a useful screening tool for assessing mothers with young children at risk of early childhood caries.

pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/778947/AIP/1-s2.0-S0020653925000073/main.pdf?X-Amz-Security-Token=IQo...
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Exploring the Link Between Maternal Oral Health
Literacy and Child Oral Health Behaviours
Caregiver’s oral health literacy (OHL) has a multidimensional impact
on child oral health outcomes. In infants and toddlers, oral health behaviours (OHB) play a  crucial role in the development of early childhood caries and could be related to the care giver’s OHL. A simple OHL assessment may help identify children at risk of caries. This study aimed to investigate the association between maternal OHL and the child OBs during the first 2 years of life.
Clinical Relevance: ThREALD-30 may be a useful screening tool for assessing mothers with young children at risk of early childhood caries.
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❤️ This Valentine’s Day, Share Love with a Healthy Smile ❤️

A smile is a reflexion of love – for yourself, for others, and for the profession we are passionate about.
As we already know, *THERE IS NO HEALTH WITHOUT ORAL HEALTH*.The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is committed to spreading this message worldwide because true care starts with a smile, and a healthy smile starts with prevention 🥰🪥🦷

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❤️ This Valentine’s Day, Share Love with a Healthy Smile ❤️
A smile is a reflexion of love – for yourself, for others, and for the profession we are passionate about. 
As we already know, *THERE IS NO HEALTH WITHOUT ORAL HEALTH*.The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is committed to spreading this message worldwide because true care starts with a smile, and a healthy smile starts with prevention 🥰🪥🦷
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🌟Become an IFDH Member Today!🌟 Are you a dental hygienist, oral health therapist or dental therapist looking to elevate your profession globally? Join the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) as an individual member! membership@ifdh.org www.ifdh.org #IFDH #upward ... See MoreSee Less

🦷🎗 This World Cancer Day, We Stand for Early Detection & Prevention!

Dental hygienists, oral health therapists, and dental therapists do more than care for smiles - they help save lives!

🔍 Oral cancer can be silent, but we are trained to detect it early.
✔️ Spotting the first warning signs
✔️ Educating on prevention & risk factors
✔️ Supporting patients through treatment

💡 Your oral health is your strength. Early detection makes all the difference!

#IFDH #WorldCancerDay #OralHealthHeroes #upwards #OralCancerAwareness #HygienistsSaveLives
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🦷🎗 This World Cancer Day, We Stand for Early Detection & Prevention!
Dental hygienists, oral health therapists, and dental therapists do more than care for smiles - they help save lives!
🔍 Oral cancer can be silent, but we are trained to detect it early.
✔️ Spotting the first warning signs
✔️ Educating on prevention & risk factors
✔️ Supporting patients through treatment
💡 Your oral health is your strength. Early detection makes all the difference!
#IFDH #WorldCancerDay #OralHealthHeroes #upwards  #OralCancerAwareness #HygienistsSaveLives

The 2023-2024 IFDH Social Responsibility Awards recognized outstanding initiatives that made a real difference in communities worldwide! 🌎💡 From innovative oral health education programs to groundbreaking outreach efforts, these projects exemplified the power of our profession beyond the clinic.

🔜 What’s next? The 2025-2026 program is just around the corner - a new theme, new opportunities, and new ways to make an impact 🎉! Are you ready to be part of the next wave of social responsibility champions? 💪

📢 Stay tuned and follow us to be the first to know! The next theme and application details are coming real soon! Maybe your project could be awarded too!
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#IFDH #SocialResponsibility #upwards #OralHealthForAll #2025IsComing #GlobalOralHealth #BeTheChange
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🎉 Happy Lunar New Year Day from IFDH 🎊

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and adaptability, we wish everyone health, prosperity, and happiness. This festive season is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look forward to new beginnings - at IFDH we have much to celebrate and much to look forward to!
🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Lunar New Year filled with happiness, health and radiant smiles! 🌟

#upward #IFDH
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🎉 Happy Lunar New Year Day from IFDH 🎊
As we welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and adaptability, we wish everyone health, prosperity, and happiness. This festive season is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements and look forward to new beginnings - at IFDH we have much to celebrate and much to look forward to!
🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Lunar New Year filled with happiness, health and radiant smiles! 🌟
#upward #ifdh

🌍📚 Happy International Education Day from IFDH! 🦷🪥✨
Today, we honor the transformative power of education and research in building healthier smiles, overall health and brighter futures worldwide.
At IFDH, we’re proud to support dental hygienists, dental therapists, and oral health therapists through education, research, impactful white papers, and meaningful programs. We strive to inspire change and make a lasting difference - one lesson, one study, and one smile at a time ❤️😃

🌟🎓 Lifelong learning enhances professional growth and strengthens the health and well-being of communities.
🌟🎓 Education and research are vital in driving progress and improving global oral health outcomes.
🌟🎓 Education helps reduce illiteracy and bridge gaps, creating more equitable opportunities and better overall health for all.

Discover more about IFDH’s educational and research initiatives, programs, and white papers at: www.ifdh.org
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🌍📚 Happy International Education Day from IFDH! 🦷🪥✨
Today, we honor the transformative power of education and research in building healthier smiles, overall health and brighter futures worldwide. 
At IFDH, we’re proud to support dental hygienists, dental therapists, and oral health therapists through education, research, impactful white papers, and meaningful programs. We strive to inspire change and make a lasting difference - one lesson, one study, and one smile at a time ❤️😃
🌟🎓 Lifelong learning enhances professional growth and strengthens the health and well-being of communities.
🌟🎓 Education and research are vital in driving progress and improving global oral health outcomes.
🌟🎓 Education helps reduce illiteracy and bridge gaps, creating more equitable opportunities and better overall health for all.
Discover more about IFDH’s educational and research initiatives, programs, and white papers at: www.ifdh.org

❗️Extension Deadline approaching❗️

This is your opportunity to showcase and be recognised for your idea/s 💡

Deadline for submissions: 30 January 2025

www.ifdh.org

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❗️Extension Deadline approaching❗️
This is your opportunity to showcase and be recognised for your idea/s 💡
Deadline for submissions: 30 January 2025 
www.ifdh.org 
#upward #ifdh

Beyond sugar-sweetened beverages: Tackling oral health risks of ultraprocessed foods. Tackling oral health risks of ultraprocessed foods.
Habib Benzian DDS, PhD, MScDPH, Sudeshni Naidoo BDS, PhD, MDPH, DSc, Shu Wen Ng PhD, FTOS

The global rise in the consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increasingly is recognized as a critical public health issue, with far-reaching implications for population health and individual well-being, including oral health. UPFs, which are industrially produced foods high in sugars, unhealthy fats, salt, and synthetic additives that usually are not used in home cooking, are driving the global epidemics of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and caries.1 It is essential for oral health care professionals to understand the profound impact of UPFs on oral health and to advocate for measures that mitigate these harmful effects, particularly in the United States, where the prevalence of obesity and diet-related diseases has reached alarming levels due to the high consumption of UPFs.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002817724006986?dgcid=author
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Beyond sugar-sweetened beverages: Tackling oral health risks of ultraprocessed foods. Tackling oral health risks of ultraprocessed foods.
Habib Benzian DDS, PhD, MScDPH, Sudeshni Naidoo BDS, PhD, MDPH, DSc, Shu Wen Ng PhD, FTOS
The global rise in the consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increasingly is recognized as a critical public health issue, with far-reaching implications for population health and individual well-being, including oral health. UPFs, which are industrially produced foods high in sugars, unhealthy fats, salt, and synthetic additives that usually are not used in home cooking, are driving the global epidemics of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and caries.1 It is essential for oral health care professionals to understand the profound impact of UPFs on oral health and to advocate for measures that mitigate these harmful effects, particularly in the United States, where the prevalence of obesity and diet-related diseases has reached alarming levels due to the high consumption of UPFs.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002817724006986?dgcid=author

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that the submission deadline for the Innovation Awards Program has been extended! 🎉

If you’ve been working on an innovative project or idea and haven’t had the chance to submit yet, now’s your chance! Take your time to perfect your submission and get it in before 30 January 2025!

www.ifdh.org

#ifdh #upward
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🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨
We’re excited to announce that the submission deadline for the Innovation Awards Program has been extended! 🎉
If you’ve been working on an innovative project or idea and haven’t had the chance to submit yet, now’s your chance! Take your time to perfect your submission and get it in before 30 January 2025! 
www.ifdh.org 
#ifdh #upward

Resveratrol alters oral biofilm in vitro and in vivo

Objective
To evaluate the ability of resveratrol to reduce dental caries in vitro and in vivo.

Resveratrol at 50 and 200 µg/mL significantly reduced biofilm metabolic activity and mutans streptococci, respectively. Chlorhexidine was an effective treatment to significantly reduce all parameters, being an important antimicrobial and anticaries agent in vitro. Resveratrol alone or associated with NaF modulated several caries-associated bacteria in vivo.
Conclusion
The present study represents the first step regarding the use of resveratrol within the concept of acquired enamel pellicle and biofilm engineering to prevent dental caries.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0300571224006365
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Resveratrol alters oral biofilm in vitro and in vivo
Objective
To evaluate the ability of resveratrol to reduce dental caries in vitro and in vivo.
Resveratrol at 50 and 200 µg/mL significantly reduced biofilm metabolic activity and mutans streptococci, respectively. Chlorhexidine was an effective treatment to significantly reduce all parameters, being an important antimicrobial and anticaries agent in vitro. Resveratrol alone or associated with NaF modulated several caries-associated bacteria in vivo.
Conclusion
The present study represents the first step regarding the use of resveratrol within the concept of acquired enamel pellicle and biofilm engineering to prevent dental caries.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0300571224006365

Welcome to the First IFDH e-Newsletter of 2025! ✨🌍

We’re excited to kick off the year with the first edition of our IFDH e-newsletter!

We share the latest news, insights, and innovations for 2025.

Visit www.ifdh.org to read more or click on the following link ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-january-2025.html

#upward #ifdh
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Welcome to the First IFDH e-Newsletter of 2025! ✨🌍
We’re excited to kick off the year with the first edition of our IFDH e-newsletter!
We share the latest news, insights, and innovations for 2025. 
Visit www.ifdh.org to read more or click on the following link https://ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-january-2025.html
#upward #ifdh
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