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Exciting, Changing Times of Opportunity.
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.”—Seneca
It’s 2026…. it’s June…our International Symposium is only 4 weeks away! As I write my final President’s Report, I reflect on the past two years and all that has happened. Wow. It’s been busy, fruitful, fulfilling, exciting, rewarding, humbling, emotional and so much more. We have made incredible inroads and progress towards our Mission & Vision, and the future looks bright. That’s not to say there haven’t been challenges, or there won’t be in the future. But if we continue to build upon the trajectory we’ve started, the sky is truly the limit.
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Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA
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Jill’s final report includes:
• Global Oral Health Conference
• A Dental Hygienist becomes Dean of Dental School
• Recent Accomplishments
• Committee Spotlight
Click here to view the President’s Report.
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1,100 Attending from 47 Countries!
There’s Still Time for YOU to Register!
Milan Italy; July 9-11, 2026
The IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene is held every two years to provide a forum for discussing and understanding issues related to dental hygiene. Our 2026 location will be Milan, Italy, the fashion capital of the world!
WOW! So Much More to Learn
- Speakers from 20 Countries
- 96 Scientific Presentations
- 200 Posters
- Educators’ Workshop
- Social Responsibility Workshop
- World Dental Hygienist Awards
- 20 Industry Symposia
Dress Up for our Gala Dinner
Find out More: https://isdh2026.com/
SAVE THE DATE: November 14, 2026
The IFDH Global Oral Health Summit (GOHS) again brings together influential worldwide leaders, clinicians, and experts virtually to discuss how dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral therapists, and oral health therapists can reduce the burden of oral diseases and their global economic impact. As part of the larger healthcare community, these team members play crucial roles in promoting overall well-being. Read More.
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IFDH Participates in WHO Global Coalition on Oral Health
Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Oral Health by 2030
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Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Oral Health by 2030 The IFDH was honored to attend the launch of the Global Coalition on Oral Health in Geneva on May 18-19. This newly formed group will focus on how to best implement the WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan by collaborating on strategies and policies. IFDH President Jill Rethman and President Elect Fouzieh Eliassy both attended, with Jill participating in a panel discussion on coalition building. They also attended an FDI side event where the organization’s Oral Health at Work report was introduced. You can learn more about the goals of the Global Coalition on Oral Health here.
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IFDH Announces its NEW Podcast!
IFDH Conversations: Today’s Topics with a Global View
In this series of podcasts, the IFDH President speaks with experts from around the world to discuss topics of interest to dental hygienists and dental therapy professionals. The conversations will enhance your understanding and broaden your perspective, perhaps with a few surprises.
The first three podcasts include:
- Fluoride – Is It Relevant Anymore?
Dr. Victoria Patrounova, RDH MHA
- Why We Should Still Focus on Perio/Systemic Links
Trisha O’Hehir, MS, RDH
- The Future of Online Resources & AI
Melissa K. Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
To learn more and listen, click here.
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More White Papers Announced
As part of the IFDH White Paper series, the second group of papers has been approved. This group will be published during 2026 – 2028, and include:
- Dental Anxiety
- Community Outreach in Oral Health Education
- Workforce Competency in the Future
- Hormonal Influence on the Oral Cavity
- Oral Health in a Crisis
- Collaborative Practice/Multi-Disciplinary Care
See all of our White Papers.
New Project to be Unveiled at ISDH
IFDH has completed a detailed survey of all 31 member countries, reviewing the preventive practices currently used in the dental hygiene profession worldwide. The details have been compiled into a professionally designed document that describes each country’s preventive practices and common themes. It is currently in the final review stage and will be unveiled at ISDH in Milan.
Have You Joined IFDH as an Individual Member?
Any Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, Oral Therapist, or Oral Health Therapist who is a member in good standing of a national association that is an IFDH association member, OR is a graduate of an accredited 2-year educational program in their field, may apply.
Click here for our Benefits and an Application.
You’re a Past Member and want to Re-Join?
Contact us for more information .
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Australia
• Several Exciting New Initiatives
Canada
• Intraoral Radiographs Position Paper
• New Online Course: Inclusive Language in Dental Hygiene Practice
Czech Republic
• Voluntary Work for the Organization & the Public!
Israel
• Women’s Day & Position Paper
Slovakia
• Anna Sloviaková, dipl. d. h., has become the new Chief Expert of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic for Dental Hygiene
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CONTACT eNews
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Peter Anas, Executive Director
Clare Karpinski, Membership Director
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International Federation of Dental Hygienists
100 South Washington St., Rockville MD 20850 USA.
Phone: 240-778-6790
www.IFDH.org
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