The IFDH Mission

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.

IFDH UPDATES

IFDH President Report

June 2023

June 1, 2023

CONTACT eNews

June 1, 2023

2023 Global Oral Health Summit

Announced March 1, 2023

Survey #8 Results

Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices

June 6, 2023

Social Responsibility 2023-24

New Tools to Help You

February 28, 2023

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January 20, 2023

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New Tools to Help You February 28, 2023

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Happy Saturday!
Do today something that makes You smile.
#saturday
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Happy Saturday!
Do today something that makes You smile.
#saturday

“The weekend is here and you deserve a medal for getting through this week. May your weekend feel longer than the working week.”
— Unknown
#weekend #fun
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“The weekend is here and you deserve a medal for getting through this week. May your weekend feel longer than the working week.” 
— Unknown
#weekend #fun

Take IFDH Survey #8:

Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices

This survey will help us better understand global dental hygienists’ Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices. It only takes a few minutes.
Click here to take our survey
project.tolunastart.com/tqsruntime/main?surveyData=MEJ4JeEUQ23Z89bf9rezklvnZCjIXCGykFTc+UDnW8MyxL...

No personal information is collected. By taking the survey, respondents consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes. We thank P&G for their support of this program.
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Take IFDH Survey #8:
Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices
This survey will help us better understand global dental hygienists’ Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices. It only takes a few minutes. 
Click here to take our survey
https://project.tolunastart.com/tqsruntime/main?surveyData=MEJ4JeEUQ23Z89bf9rezklvnZCjIXCGykFTc+UDnW8MyxLds4nohgF6IiTgUK9NS
No personal information is collected. By taking the survey, respondents consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes. We thank P&G for their support of this program.

Read more about members news.
ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-april-2023.html

#canada #belgium #denmark #Israel #slovakrebuplic #UnitedKngdom
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Read more about members news.
https://ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-april-2023.html
#canada #belgium #denmark #israel #slovakrebuplic #unitedkngdom

Take IFDH Survey #8:

Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices

This survey will help us better understand global dental hygienists’ Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices. It only takes a few minutes.
Click here to take the survey.
project.tolunastart.com/tqsruntime/main?surveyData=MEJ4JeEUQ23Z89bf9rezklvnZCjIXCGykFTc+UDnW8MyxL...

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

Take IFDH Survey #8:
Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices
This survey will help us better understand global dental hygienists’ Oral Hygiene Instruction Practices. It only takes a few minutes. 
Click here to take the survey.
https://project.tolunastart.com/tqsruntime/main?surveyData=MEJ4JeEUQ23Z89bf9rezklvnZCjIXCGykFTc+UDnW8MyxLds4nohgF6IiTgUK9NS
No personal information is collected. By taking the survey, respondents consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes. We thank P&G for their support of this program.

Have an awesome weekend! 🤗
#weekendvipes
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Have an awesome weekend! 🤗
#weekendvipes

Weekend vipes! 🤗☀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Weekend vipes! 🤗☀️

We’ve Got Tips & Tools to Help You Get Started! Check Social Responsibility Toolkit below.

www.ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-april-2023.html
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We’ve Got Tips & Tools to Help You Get Started! Check Social Responsibility Toolkit below.
https://www.ifdh.org/enews/ifdh-enews-april-2023.html

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2023-2024 IFDH social responsibility program.
The theme is "Sharing oral health for sustainable smiles."

Do you have a social responsibility project in your country targeting teachers, caregivers, and health professionals? Are you participating in a social responsibility program? Please let us know. If not, the IFDH website has further information and tools on how to initiate your SR project. Visit ifdh.org/programs/social-responsibility-overview/

Join us in making a change to the world and keeping healthy smiles for generations to come.
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Silver diamine fluoride–associated delays in procedural sedation in young children
A retrospective cohort study

This analysis evaluated the time to first sedation or general anesthesia (GA) encounter for children treated with and without silver diamine fluoride (SDF).

Within an individualized caries management plan, SDF could provide benefits for patients, dental offices, and health systems.

jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(22)00795-4/fulltext
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Silver diamine fluoride–associated delays in procedural sedation in young children
A retrospective cohort study
This analysis evaluated the time to first sedation or general anesthesia (GA) encounter for children treated with and without silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
Within an individualized caries management plan, SDF could provide benefits for patients, dental offices, and health systems.
https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(22)00795-4/fulltext

Register now!

ifdh.org/global-oral-health-summit-2023/
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Register now!
https://ifdh.org/global-oral-health-summit-2023/

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Have a fantastic weekend 💐

** Reminder that Friday 31st of March is the deadline for the European appilactions for the Sunstar Award of Distinction**.
This is the European qualification round” for the "World Dental Hygienist Awards" which will be presented at the IFDH'S 2024, International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul S. Korea, July 11-13th, 2024.
For more information visit ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards/
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** Reminder that Friday 31st of March is the deadline for the European appilactions for the Sunstar Award of Distinction**. 
This is the European qualification round” for the World Dental Hygienist Awards which will be presented at the IFDHS 2024, International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul S. Korea, July 11-13th, 2024.
For more information visit https://ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards/

Perceptions about human papillomavirus vaccine and oropharyngeal cancers, and the role of dental care providers in human papillomavirus prevention among US adults.

Dental care providers’ engagement in HPV conversations with patients may increase their knowledge about the HPV and oral health linkage and their understanding of the role of the HPV vaccine in preventing oropharyngeal cancers.

jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(22)00793-0/fulltext
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Perceptions about human papillomavirus vaccine and oropharyngeal cancers, and the role of dental care providers in human papillomavirus prevention among US adults.
Dental care providers’ engagement in HPV conversations with patients may increase their knowledge about the HPV and oral health linkage and their understanding of the role of the HPV vaccine in preventing oropharyngeal cancers. 
https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(22)00793-0/fulltext

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Happy World Oral Health Day

20th of March 2023.

World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20 to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to help ensure good oral health. To promote this event, the FDI World Dental Federation encourages and supports activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of good oral health and of the impact of oral diseases on general health and on the economy.

World Oral Health Day Resources

www.worldoralhealthday.org/resources
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Happy World Oral Health Day 
20th of March 2023.
World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20 to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to help ensure good oral health. To promote this event, the FDI World Dental Federation encourages and supports activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of good oral health and of the impact of oral diseases on general health and on the economy.
World Oral Health Day Resources
https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/resources

March 20 Is World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20 to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to help ensure good oral health. To promote this event, the FDI World Dental Federation encourages and supports activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of good oral health and of the impact of oral diseases on general health and on the economy.

Oral diseases are a major health concern for many countries and negatively impact people, health systems, and economies throughout the world. Oral diseases may lead to pain and discomfort, social isolation, and loss of self-confidence, and they are often linked to other serious health issues. But many oral diseases are preventable and treatable.

World Oral Health Day Resources

www.worldoralhealthday.org/resources
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Happy St Patrick's Day to especially our Irish members but remember everyone is a little bit Irish on St'Patrick Day! 🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪 ... See MoreSee Less

The IFDH has had a very productive and collaborative past few days at IDS 2023 in Cologne, Germany.
President Wanda Fedora And IFDH President Elect, Jill Rethman met the FDI President Prof Ishane Ben and Dr Steven Mulligan founding member of the FDI Sustainability in Dentistry task team.
Wanda and Jill met with Marion Par-Weixberger, VP corporate communications for Dentsply Sirona #sustainability #team #IFDH #collaboration #dentalhygienist #oralhealth #ids2023
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The IFDH has had a very productive and collaborative past few days at IDS 2023 in Cologne, Germany. 
President Wanda Fedora And IFDH President Elect, Jill Rethman met the FDI President Prof Ishane Ben and Dr Steven Mulligan founding member of the FDI Sustainability in Dentistry task team.
Wanda and Jill met with Marion Par-Weixberger, VP corporate communications for Dentsply Sirona #sustainability #team #IFDH #Collaboration  #dentalhygienist #oralhealth #ids2023

That's a wrap for our strategic planning and board of directors board meeting in Cologne.
Thank you to past president Corrie and the Netherlands HoD representative Loes, from the Netherlands for driving over 2 hours to discuss plans for the IFDH's Virtual Global Oral Health SUMMIT Saturday 4th of November 2023.
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Thats a wrap for our strategic planning and board of directors board meeting in Cologne. 
Thank you to past president Corrie and the Netherlands HoD representative Loes, from the Netherlands for driving over 2 hours to discuss plans for the IFDHs Virtual Global Oral Health SUMMIT Saturday 4th of November 2023.

The IFDH board of directors in person board meeting and strategic planning Cologne 2023. #IFDH #IDS23 #DentalHygiene #oralhealth ... See MoreSee Less

The IFDH board of directors in person board meeting and strategic planning Cologne 2023. #IFDH #IDS23 #dentalhygiene #oralhealth

The IFDH Wishes our members and colleagues a very happy International Woman's Day.
#equality #IWD23 #IFDH
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Did you know, that leaving the water running while brushing your teeth wastes an average of four gallons each time.

So, turn the faucet off as often as possible when brushing those pearly whites.

Have a nice weekend! 🤗
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Did you know, that leaving the water running while brushing your teeth wastes an average of four gallons each time. 
So, turn the faucet off as often as possible when brushing those pearly whites.
Have a nice weekend! 🤗

The Israeli Dental Hygiene Association celebrated International Dental Hygienists Day on November 16.

Read more on IFDH member news:
ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/
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The Israeli Dental Hygiene Association celebrated International Dental Hygienists Day on November 16.
Read more on IFDH member news:
https://ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/

ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards

Sunstar announces the return of the World Dental Hygienist Awards and the launch of a new regional Awards of Distinction
· Sunstar partners up again with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) to re-launch the World Dental Hygienist Awards
· A new European Award of Distinction has been announced together with the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF), in parallel with the North American Award of Distinction. Both act as a qualifying round for the World Dental Hygienist Awards
· The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony will be held at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul, South Korea, in 2024
The European and North American regional awards are now open for entries

ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards/
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https://ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards
Sunstar announces the return of the World Dental Hygienist Awards and the launch of a new regional Awards of Distinction
· Sunstar partners up again with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) to re-launch the World Dental Hygienist Awards  
· A new European Award of Distinction has been announced together with the European Dental Hygienist Federation (EDHF), in parallel with the North American Award of Distinction. Both act as a qualifying round for the World Dental Hygienist Awards  
· The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony will be held at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul, South Korea, in 2024
The European and North American regional awards are now open for entries
https://ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards/

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It's Thursday again and time for membernews!

www.ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/#usa/
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Its Thursday again and time for membernews!
https://www.ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/#usa/

In last enews special focus was on
Dental Hygienist Day/Week/Month.

This is what our lovely House of delegate Eva López de Castro in Spain was creating, a bodcast.

www.ivoox.com/episodio-7-en-rebotica-infarmarte-audios-mp3_rf_103149488_1.html
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In last enews special focus was on
Dental Hygienist Day/Week/Month.
This is what our lovely House of delegate Eva López de Castro in Spain was creating, a bodcast.
https://www.ivoox.com/episodio-7-en-rebotica-infarmarte-audios-mp3_rf_103149488_1.html

May your weekend be filled with sunshine, love, laughter, sweet experiences, and delicious foods. 🍫🤭❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

May your weekend be filled with sunshine, love, laughter, sweet experiences, and delicious foods. 🍫🤭❤️

Our Wonderful President, Wanda Fedora is an inspiration to us all. Wanda has travelled to Honduras on a charity mission. Here she is teaching toothbrushing at a local girls school🪥🪥🪥🦷🦷🦷😁😁😁🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

Our Wonderful President, Wanda Fedora is an inspiration to us all. Wanda has travelled to Honduras on a charity mission.  Here she is teaching toothbrushing at a local girls school🪥🪥🪥🦷🦷🦷😁😁😁🥰

Member news:
International Dental Hygienist Day in Scandinavia!

In October 2022, the Danish Dental Hygienists in cooperation with the Swedish and Norwegian Dental Hygienist organizations marked the day of Dental Hygiene.

Read more here:
www.ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/
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Member news:
International Dental Hygienist Day in Scandinavia!
In October 2022, the Danish Dental Hygienists in cooperation with the Swedish and Norwegian Dental Hygienist organizations marked the day of Dental Hygiene.
Read more here:
https://www.ifdh.org/ifdh-enews-december-2022-member-news/

Click on the link below to find a new series of patient information leaflets.
www.bsperio.org.uk/patients/infographics

They're free to download and provide helpful information for patients on a range of important topics.Take a look at our new series of patient information leaflets, designed by members of our Early Career Group: www.bsperio.org.uk/patients/infographics
They're free to download and provide helpful information for patients on a range of important topics.
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Click on the link below to find a new series of patient information leaflets. 
https://www.bsperio.org.uk/patients/infographics 
Theyre free to download and provide helpful information for patients on a range of important topics.
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