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The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national dental hygienist organizations, by fostering leadership and collaboration.

About IFDH

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists was officially formed on June 28, 1986 in Oslo, Norway. The forerunner of the IFDH, The International Liaison Committee on Dental Hygiene, was established in 1973, by some European countries (including the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK), the USA, Canada and Japan.

The IFDH is an international non-governmental organization, free from any political, racial, or religious ties. It is incorporated and registered in the United States as a 501(c6) non-profit organization. It unites dental hygiene associations from around the world in their common cause of promoting dental health.

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Happy St Patrick's Day.
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Happy St Patricks Day. 
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That's a wrap in New Orleans! The board finished off their in-person board meeting in style by attending the IADR & AADOCR Presidents induction reception.
We had the pleasure to meet with
Mr. Christopher Fox, IADR Chief Executive Director.
Dr. Benoit Varenne, WHO Dental Officer.
Prof. Brian O'Connell, IADR Immediate Past President and current President of ADEE . Also,
Prof. Liran Levin, professor of periodontology at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada.
Jill, Sharon and Fouzieh met with
Ms.Rangina Hamidi, former minister of Education in Afghanistan at the IWLC.
A very productive and successful few days #IFDH .
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Thats a wrap in New Orleans!  The board finished off their in-person board meeting in style by attending the IADR & AADOCR Presidents induction reception.
We had the pleasure to meet with
Mr. Christopher Fox, IADR Chief Executive Director.
Dr. Benoit Varenne, WHO Dental Officer.
Prof. Brian OConnell, IADR Immediate Past President and current President of ADEE . Also, 
Prof. Liran Levin,  professor of periodontology at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada.
Jill, Sharon and Fouzieh met with 
Ms.Rangina Hamidi, former minister of Education in Afghanistan at the IWLC.
A very productive and successful few days #IFDH .

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Thanks to Jill, Sharon and Fouzieh that attended the 2024 International Women's Leadership Conference over the last 2 days. ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to Jill, Sharon and Fouzieh that attended the 2024 International Womens Leadership Conference over the last 2 days.
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International Federation of Dental Hygienists

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists board of directors have a busy few days in New Orleans where we will hold our annual in-person 2 day board meeting.
We will be attending the ADEA International Women's Leadership Conference. The IFDH will be represented at the 2024 IADR conference and the full board have been invited to the 2024 IADR & AADOCR Presidents' Induction Ceremony. Keep watching for all our photos. #IFDH #dentalhygiene #dentalhygienistawards #isdh2024 #oralhealth #prevention#ADEA #IADR
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For our UK and Irish colleagues that are celebrating Mothering Sunday #IFDH
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For our UK and Irish colleagues that are celebrating Mothering Sunday #IFDH 
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Happy International Women's Day
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The IFDH's International Symposium on Dental Hygiene Seoul, South Korea 2024
Early Bird Registration deadline date is the 20th of March!
Visit www.isdh2024.com to register now!!
Here's a peek of just a few of the highlights with the invited speakers and social programme.
#IFDH #isdh2024 #dentalhygienist #dentalhygienistawards #socialresponsibility #oralhealth #kdha
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Happy Spring, the 1st of March. ... See MoreSee Less

Happy Spring, the 1st of March.

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Thanks to all our member countries that have submitted their social responsibility projects.The winner will be announced at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Seoul, #socialresponsibility #oralhealth #dentalhygienistawards #IFDH #dentalhygienist #prevention ... See MoreSee Less

Hey there, buddy!
Just wanted to send some positive vibes your way for an amazing weekend ahead.
Relax, recharge, and have a Happy Weekend!
#weekendvipes
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Hey there, buddy! 
Just wanted to send some positive vibes your way for an amazing weekend ahead. 
Relax, recharge, and have a Happy Weekend!
#weekendvipes

IFDH Board of Directors topic meeting was held yesterday. Looking forward to our annual in person meeting in New Orleans . When there, we will represent the IFDH and attend the 2024 ADEA International Women's Leadership Conference.#IFDH#dentalhygiene #oralhealth#leadership ... See MoreSee Less

IFDH Board of Directors topic meeting was held yesterday. Looking forward to our annual in person meeting in New Orleans . When there,  we will represent the IFDH and attend the 2024 ADEA International Womens Leadership Conference.#IFDH#dentalhygiene  #oralhealth#leadership

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❤️❤️ Happy Valentine s Day❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

International Federation of Dental Hygienists, Past President, Corrie Jongbloed-Zoet and Ellen Bol are representing the IFDH and the EFDH in the EU Parliament today. There will be a presentation and launch of the EOHP Manifest. ... See MoreSee Less

International Federation of Dental Hygienists, Past President, Corrie Jongbloed-Zoet and Ellen Bol are representing the IFDH and the EFDH in the EU Parliament today. There will be a presentation and launch of the EOHP Manifest.

☆ SAVE $$☆
International Symposium of Dental Hygiene.
Early bird discounted rate deadline is the
☆"20th of March,2024"☆
Plan your trip this weekend!!
Visit www.isdh2024.com
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The International Federation of Dental Hygienists Social responsibility committee met this week, and the number of projects submitted was revealed: 16 social responsibility projects from around the world 🌎
Well done to everyone that has taken the time to participate..
ifdh.org/programs/social-responsibility-overview/
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The International Federation of Dental Hygienists Social responsibility committee met this week, and the number of projects submitted was revealed: 16 social responsibility projects from around the world 🌎
Well done to everyone that has taken the time to participate..
https://ifdh.org/programs/social-responsibility-overview/

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists board of directors had a busy week of meetings reviewing and updating the bylaws, policies and procedures. (Top left to right) Vice-President, Fouzieh Eliassy, Secretary, Sharon Friedman Yaniv, President, Wanda Fedora.( Bottom row) President-Elect, Jill Rethman
and Treasurer, Donna Paton.
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The International Federation of Dental Hygienists board of directors had a busy week of meetings reviewing and updating the bylaws, policies and procedures. (Top left to right) Vice-President,  Fouzieh Eliassy, Secretary, Sharon Friedman Yaniv, President,  Wanda Fedora.( Bottom row) President-Elect, Jill Rethman 
and Treasurer, Donna Paton.

⭐️Sunstar's World Dental Hygienist Award⭐️
Vote for your favorite Dental Hygienist video presentation by liking the video on the official Sunstar YouTube platform.
The winner will be awarded at the IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in July 2024. Voting ends March 31st. Watch the videos and cast your vote here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uLvIsyvVSlofu70j5yansPE7R4BXxFo&si=figjEbLNVoQX3wDG
Let's support and celebrate excellence in dental hygiene! 🦷✨ #DentalHygienistAwards #ISDH2024 #VoteNow
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⭐️Sunstars World Dental Hygienist Award⭐️
Vote for your favorite Dental Hygienist video presentation by liking the video on the official Sunstar YouTube platform.
The winner will be awarded at the IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in July 2024. Voting ends March 31st. Watch the videos and cast your vote here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uLvIsyvVSlofu70j5yansPE7R4BXxFo&si=figjEbLNVoQX3wDG
Lets support and celebrate excellence in dental hygiene! 🦷✨ #DentalHygienistAwards #ISDH2024 #VoteNow
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This weekend the IFDH board of Directors and the membership committee met. Thanks to Kelli, Diane, Chica and Rhiannon. ... See MoreSee Less

This weekend the IFDH board of Directors and the membership committee met. Thanks to Kelli, Diane, Chica and Rhiannon.

Announcing the invited speakers for the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene at The COEX, Seoul, South Korea, 11th-13th of July 2024.#isdh2024.
www.isdh2024.com #isdh2024_학술위원회 #dentalhygienistawards #IFDH #dentalhygienist #oralhealth #OralHygiene #prevention #dentalresearch
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Announcing the invited speakers for the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene at The COEX, Seoul, South Korea,  11th-13th of July 2024.#isdh2024.
www.isdh2024.com #isdh2024_학술위원회 #dentalhygienistawards #IFDH #dentalhygienist #oralhealth #oralhygiene #prevention #dentalresearch

Become an Individual member of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists visit ifdh.org/membership/, and see all the benefits in the post below.#IFDH#dentalhygienist#isdh2024_학술위원회#oralhealth#prevention#dentaltherapist ... See MoreSee Less

ISDH2024 #isdh2024_학술위원회
Yesterday the KDHA Local Organising Committee and the IFDH met to discuss details for our upcoming International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2024, COEX Seoul, South Korea. July 11-13th. Visit
www.isdh2024.com
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ISDH2024 #isdh2024_학술위원회 
Yesterday the KDHA Local Organising Committee and the IFDH met to discuss details for our upcoming International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2024, COEX Seoul,  South Korea. July 11-13th. Visit 
www.isdh2024.com

🌟 IFDH - The International Federation of Dental Hygienists proudly presents: *5 Days Left* to Make a Difference and possibly win an Award! 🌟

Do you or fellow dental hygienists or therapists have a project that's creating positive oral health change, either locally or on a global scale? Now’s your chance to showcase your hard work and dedication. You’ve got just 5 days left to submit your application for our Social Responsibility Program embracing the "Teach the teacher" theme. Your efforts are vital and deserve recognition.

This is more than just a submission; it’s an opportunity to highlight the amazing work happening in oral healthcare and prevention; Plus, you could be eligible for an award!

Don’t wait. Submit your project now and be part of a celebration of excellence in oral healthcare. Remember, the deadline is February 1st. For more details, visit www.ifdh.org 🦷💫
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🌟 IFDH - The International Federation of Dental Hygienists proudly presents: *5 Days Left* to Make a Difference and possibly win an Award! 🌟
Do you or fellow dental hygienists or therapists have a project thats creating positive oral health change, either locally or on a global scale? Now’s your chance to showcase your hard work and dedication. You’ve got just 5 days left to submit your application for our Social Responsibility Program embracing the Teach the teacher theme. Your efforts are vital and deserve recognition.
This is more than just a submission; it’s an opportunity to highlight the amazing work happening in oral healthcare and prevention; Plus, you could be eligible for an award!
Don’t wait. Submit your project now and be part of a celebration of excellence in oral healthcare. Remember, the deadline is February 1st. For more details, visit www.ifdh.org 🦷💫

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www.isdh2024.com #isdh2024_학술위원회

Listen to the American Dental Hygienist Association's podcast with the IFDH President Wanda Fedora And President- Elect Jill Rethman .
www.facebook.com/share/p/tPbz7nZF92jbccUx/The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) is a global organization that unites national dental hygienist organizations across the world, by fostering leadership and collaboration in the profession. ADHA is a member organization. In this special podcast episode, Matt is joined by IFDH President Wanda Fedora and IFDH President-Elect Jill Rethman as they fill us in on IFDH's focus for 2024 and beyond. They also discuss the upcoming International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) this summer in Seoul, South Korea. Listen now at ow.ly/vVxa50Q2MNS #ADHApodcast
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Listen to the American Dental Hygienist Associations podcast with the IFDH President Wanda Fedora And President- Elect Jill Rethman .
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tPbz7nZF92jbccUx/

#isdh2024_학술위원회 ISDH2024, updates and important dates. ... See MoreSee Less

#isdh2024_학술위원회 ISDH2024, updates and important dates.

⭐️Sunstar's World Dental Hygienist Award⭐️
Vote for your favorite Dental Hygienist video presentation by liking the video on the official Sunstar YouTube platform.
The winner will be awarded at the IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in July 2024. Voting ends March 31st. Watch the videos and cast your vote here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uLvIsyvVSlofu70j5yansPE7R4BXxFo&si=figjEbLNVoQX3wDG
Let's support and celebrate excellence in dental hygiene! 🦷✨ #DentalHygienistAwards #ISDH2024 #VoteNow
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⭐️Sunstars World Dental Hygienist Award⭐️
Vote for your favorite Dental Hygienist video presentation by liking the video on the official Sunstar YouTube platform.
The winner will be awarded at the IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in July 2024. Voting ends March 31st. Watch the videos and cast your vote here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uLvIsyvVSlofu70j5yansPE7R4BXxFo&si=figjEbLNVoQX3wDG
Lets support and celebrate excellence in dental hygiene! 🦷✨ #DentalHygienistAwards #ISDH2024 #VoteNow

The oral health-related quality of life for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – a cross-sectional study.

The findings showed that those living with FASD have poorer self-reported oral health conditions than the general population. Additionally, it was reported that most of those in the FASD group had experienced physical pain in the past month. In both groups, cost was found to be the greatest barrier to accessing care. The majority of those in the control group experienced a low impact across all categories except for physical disabilities. However, most of those in the FASD group experienced higher impact scores in categories such as psychological discomfort, psychological disability and handicap.

Further research is required to determine the most effective methods of improving the OHRQoL of individuals with FASD and to develop strategies to improve access to healthcare for this group.

bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-023-03577-9
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The oral health-related quality of life for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder – a cross-sectional study.
The findings showed that those living with FASD have poorer self-reported oral health conditions than the general population. Additionally, it was reported that most of those in the FASD group had experienced physical pain in the past month. In both groups, cost was found to be the greatest barrier to accessing care. The majority of those in the control group experienced a low impact across all categories except for physical disabilities. However, most of those in the FASD group experienced higher impact scores in categories such as psychological discomfort, psychological disability and handicap.
Further research is required to determine the most effective methods of improving the OHRQoL of individuals with FASD and to develop strategies to improve access to healthcare for this group.
https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-023-03577-9

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For more information www.isdh2024.com

Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration: A Life Course Approach
Published 11/28/2023

Oral Health and Overall Health Across the Lifespan

This report from CareQuest Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the bidirectional nature of oral and systemic diseases across different life phases and discusses how medical-dental integration (MDI) can improve access to care, health outcomes, and health care costs.

www.carequest.org/resource-library/oral-systemic-interactions-and-medical-dental-integration-life...
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Oral-Systemic Interactions and Medical-Dental Integration: A Life Course Approach
Published 11/28/2023
Oral Health and Overall Health Across the Lifespan
This report from CareQuest Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the bidirectional nature of oral and systemic diseases across different life phases and discusses how medical-dental integration (MDI) can improve access to care, health outcomes, and health care costs.
https://www.carequest.org/resource-library/oral-systemic-interactions-and-medical-dental-integration-life-course-approach?utm_campaign=december_newsletter1&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=286331879&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9XgL9RYWXkOaX_vUAQwYE8P16-XJYkof-XQmBM73UBbf0t7xfBTZsjodiQIoQELGIRNCt_gcJMh2yFxQhJlGeaGTzG6g&utm_source=newsletter

The IFDH Social Responsibility Committee encourages the submission of projects for the Social Responsibility Award. Deadline is February 1, 2024. Details on how to submit can be found at ifdh.org/social-responsibility-2022-2024/ ... See MoreSee Less

FDI Position on Free Sugars

The FDI World Dental Federation recently presented a position paper on free sugars noting that untreated caries is a major oral health concern worldwide with 2 billion cases affecting permanent teeth and 510 million cases affecting primary teeth. Excessive consumption of sugars from snacks, processed foods, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is a major risk factor for this oral disease as well as for cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes.

www.fdiworlddental.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/EN_FDI_Position%20statement%20on%20free%20suga...
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FDI Position on Free Sugars
The FDI World Dental Federation recently presented a position paper on free sugars noting that untreated caries is a major oral health concern worldwide with 2 billion cases affecting permanent teeth and 510 million cases affecting primary teeth. Excessive consumption of sugars from snacks, processed foods, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is a major risk factor for this oral disease as well as for cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
https://www.fdiworlddental.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/EN_FDI_Position%20statement%20on%20free%20sugars.pdf

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10 Days left to submit abstracts for the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene. Seoul, South Korea, July 11-13th 2024.
Visit : www.isdh2024.com
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10 Days left to submit abstracts for the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene. Seoul, South Korea, July 11-13th 2024.
Visit : www.isdh2024.com

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As we reach the last few days of 2023, our Korean colleagues are busy finalising their plans for the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene #isdh2024_학술위원회 ISDH24. Thanks to the Korean Local Organising Committee for sending this little video to show
us how Christmas and New year is celebrated in South Korea.
Visit www.isdh2024.com to plan your trip.
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