The Internation Federation of Dental Hygienists
#UPWARD - With a Global View in All We Do!
IFDH 2023 Global Oral Health Summit
Motivation, Inspiration & Guiding Actions
for Dental Hygienists
In Support of the
WHO Global Strategy on Oral Health
&
Sustainability Initiatives
Saturday November 4th, 2023
The virtual 2023 IFDH Global Oral Health Summit, again, brings together influential worldwide leaders and stakeholders for 3 hours, to discuss how Dental Hygienists can contribute to reduce the burden of oral health diseases and its economic global impact.
In our third Summit in 3 years, we continue to provide Dental Hygienists with valuable information and tools to understand and implement the WHO Global Strategies on Oral Health, and the Sustainability Initiatives.
Our Goals
- To support the World Health Organization (WHO) Goals for Improved Oral Health globally, by:
- Motivating and inspiring our members with examples of programs being delivered within countries, communities and globally;
- Providing guidance and documents to support their advocacy within their nations to challenge governments to support the WHO Resolution on Oral Health.
- To foster sustainability in oral health for Dental Hygienists.
- By educating our member associations on the effects of poor oral health on the worldwide issue of global warming.
Continuing Education Credits
ADEE is pleased to confirm that the Global Oral Health Summit has been peer reviewed by an ADEE panel and confirmed to meet the requirements expect of an event of this caliber. ADEE is happy to verify that this event equates to 3 hours CPD hours or ECEC(d).
Sponsors
PLATINUM
SILVER
Presentations & Speakers (See Schedule)
WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan Update
Hear an update on the further developments of the World Health Organization Action Plan addressing the resolution on improving global oral health.
Benoit Varenne, DDS, MPH, PhD
Dental Officer – Oral Health Programme
World Health Organization (WHO)
The Effect of Prevention on Sustainability
As our impact on our planet continues to cause concern, all sectors of our society must take a role in reducing their energy use, water consumption and waste production. Prevention of oral disease can address these environmental issues in the provision of oral health care. A sustainable future depends on prevention of oral disease to minimize that impact.
Wanda Fedora
IFDH President
Taking the Lead on Policy
Globally, there are estimated to be more than 3.5 billion cases of oral diseases and other oral conditions, most of which are preventable. Learn how Dental Hygienists can promote oral health policy change – by taking the lead on prevention, individually and collectively – to implement the WHO’s Global Strategy on Oral Health.
Corrie Jongbloed-Zoet, RDH
Consultant, Oral Health Strategies
Immediate Past President, IFDH
Prioritizing Sustainable Change in Your Dental Practice
Environmental sustainability is increasingly important to counter in our own small way the severe consequences of climate change, including increased deaths from heat-related illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and asthma, as well as the threat of coastal land loss from rising sea levels. Measuring greenhouse gas emissions in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) is crucial, with individuals needing to be aware of their carbon footprint. Prioritizing prevention, sustainable travel, energy efficiency, responsible procurement, and waste reduction is essential for addressing environmental sustainability effectively.
Brett Duane
Associate Professor, Trinity College Dublin
What Has Sustainable Dentistry Got to do With You?
In 2022 88% of IFDH members recognised that dental hygienists have a responsibility to contribute to sustainability in dentistry. Knowing what to do can feel daunting. But with cross-industry consensus on the drivers of environmental impact there has never been a better time to start your sustainability journey. Simple changes combined with the incredible reach and influence of the hygienists community can provide a unique opportunity to lead for practices that are not only more sustainable but can also improve oral health outcomes.
Gareth Rudduck
Head of Conscious Consumption, Oral Health
Haleon
National Programs:
Leaving an Oral Health Legacy
Learn how Dental Hygienists from around the world have developed and implemented their Sustainability Programs by teaching the best in continuing oral health care to mothers, teachers, nurses, caregivers and other key partners of the care team.
Global Outreach:
Canada:
Maasai Mama Baby Project – Capacity Building for a Future of Healthy Smiles
 | Mandy McGill, RDHP Director of Educational Outreach World Health Dental Organization |
Denmark:
No Cavities Through Sustainable School Oral Health Care: Experiences from Guatemala, Rwanda and Palestine
Louise Munch Thomsen
Senior Manager of International Projects, Dental Health Without Borders.
Seniors:
The Netherlands:
Oral Hygiene Care for the Frail, Elderly and Dependent Adults
 | Wil Pelkmans |
Public Health:
Norway:
Cooperation Between Health Care Centers & Public Dental Health Service in Norway
 | Cecilie Yttervik Robertsen |
Registration Fees
Registration Closes Wednesday, November 1, 2023
You must register to receive an attendee meeting link.
The IFDH Global Oral Health Summit series brings together influential worldwide leaders and stakeholders to discuss how Dental Hygienists can contribute to reduce the burden of oral health diseases and its economic global impact.
Click below for more information on:
Global Oral Health Summit 2021
Global Oral Health Summit Part II (2022)
Global Oral Health Summit 2023