IFDH eNews: June 2026
IFDH News
IFDH Participates in WHO Global Coalition on Oral
Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Oral Health by 2030
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.
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