18th International Symposium on Dental Hygiene
July 1st to 3rd 2010, Glasgow Scotland
"Oral Health - New Concepts for the New Millennium: New technology for preventing and treating oral diseases, including alternative treatments
ISDH 2010 Program details online now at http://www.bsdht.org.uk/isdh_2010.html
World Dental Hygienist Award winners announced!
Together with the generous support of the SUNSTAR Foundation for Oral Health Promotion, the International Federation of Dental Hygienists wish to congratulate the following winners of the World Dental Hygienist Award:
Research Category
Sherry L. Priebe, DipDH, BDSc (DH), RDH
University of British Columbia, CANADA
"Oral squamous cell carcinoma and cultural risk habits in patients
at the oncology hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam"
Project Category
Annamaria Genovesi, RDH, DHA and
Olivia Marchisio, RDH DHA
Istituto Stomatologico Tirreno – Versilia General Hospital, Italy
"Operative protocols in preventive dental care in a department of
neurorehabilitation for acquired cerebral lesions and case report"
Student Category
Maria Fjellström
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
"Cognitive behavioral therapy as a method to improve
adherence to oral hygiene instructions"
Further information regarding the presentation of the winning projects can be found at http://www.sunstar-zaidan.org/pdf/award_ad_2010_e.pdf
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IFDH & WHO – Global Health Professional Network Meeting
In June 2009, an invitation from the WHO to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Global Health Professional Network was accepted by President Marjolijn Hovius to represent the IFDH in this forum. The summary of the meeting and next steps will be discussed as part of the next IFDH House of Delegates meeting in Edinburgh prior to the 18th ISDH to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. This initiative was greatly welcomed by the IFDH and indicates a key move forward in the continuing development of a valuable partnership with the membership of the World Health Organisation.
For those wishing to become a part of the Global Health Professional Network of the WHO, please visit www.hpgn.org to submit your membership application. The IFDH welcomes your contribution and support.
International Journal of Dental Hygiene
During the past year, the International Journal of Dental Hygiene has enjoyed reaching a milestone in professional development. The IFDH now shares this resource with over 2,700 health professionals worldwide. Congratulations to Editor Marjolijn Hovius and the team at Wiley-Blackwell for this fantastic achievement.
The International Journal of Dental Hygiene brings scientific news, commissioned reviews as well as clinical, professional and educational developmental and legislative news to the profession worldwide. The IFDH supports the IJDH & reminds members of special subscription rates. Click here for subscription form
International profiles of dental hygiene
1987-2006: a 21-nation comparative study
With the generous permission of the Editor of the International Dental Journal, the IFDH proudly shares the work of Dr Pat Johnson (Life member and Past President IFDH) as she continues her valuable contribution to the development of the dental hygiene profession.
Click here to view the PDF.
Working abroad as a Dental Hygienist
Data compiled by the IFDH for professionals that are looking for information on working in one of the member nations. Includes a 19-nation comparative study by Patricia M. Johnson.
