IFDH eNews: May-June 2025
PROGRAMS
Two More White Papers Completed
Impact of Sustainability
Sustainability is a growing priority in healthcare, including oral health. This paper explores the role dental hygienists play in promoting environmentally conscious practices while maintaining high standards of patient care. It highlights strategies for reducing waste, conserving resources, and advocating for sustainable initiatives in dental settings.
Cost Effectiveness of Prevention
The key to reducing oral disease is found in prevention. This new White Paper explores the current financial impact of oral disease and its cost to individuals and society. It demonstrates the cost effectiveness of prevention and the essential role of primary oral healthcare providers in achieving a reduction in oral disease globally.
Click here to see our White Papers and authors.
Take 5-10 Minutes to Participate in our
11th Survey: INTERDENTAL CLEANING
Given the importance of interdental plaque removal to oral health, the IFDH is fielding its eleventh survey to better understand global practices and beliefs around interdental cleaning.
Deadline to participate: June 6th, 2025
Click here for a summary of the results. NO personal information is collected
Research Grants New Deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE CHANGED to: October 15th, 2025
The IFDH has research grants for dental hygiene students available, so please check the website for details. The purpose of this program is to promote experience in the research process and dissemination of findings contributing to the dental hygiene body of knowledge. Click for more info.
World Dental Hygienist Awards Now in Process!
The 2026 World Dental Hygienist Awards program is open for applications. The six winners from each region plus nominees from Africa, Asia, LATAM and Oceania will compete for the WDHA.
The World Dental Hygienist Awards program is the integration of two regional Awards of Distinction:
- Africa, Asia, Latin America & Oceania: July 15th, 2025 (will open April 15th)
Deadline: March 31st, 2026
The winners will be awarded at the 2026 International Symposium in Dental Hygiene in Milan Italy, July 9-11, 2026. Click for more information.
Social Responsibility 2024-2026
"A healthy smile for life - oral health for better aging"
Our theme for 2025-26 is: "A healthy smile for life - oral health for better aging." Healthy smiles generate higher self-esteem and confidence. Helping educate the elderly about oral health will maintain overall well-being and quality of life.
Your project could be the next IFDH Award-winning initiative. Learn more.