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.
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national Dental Hygienist organizations, by fostering leadership and collaboration. IFDH is the principal advocate for the dental hygiene profession globally and promotes excellence in oral health, education, research and practice.
IFDH is dedicated to enhancing the recognition of the dental hygienist as being the key provider of preventive oral health care worldwide, and ensuring that oral health is integrated as a key aspect of overall health.
The IFDH is governed by its House of Delegates, which is comprised of 2 delegates from each Association Member. Normally the House of Delegates meets every three years, in conjunction with the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene, which is hosted and organized by a selected member country.
A five member Board of Directors (president, president-elect, vice president, treasurer, and secretary), elected by the House of Delegates is responsible for the execution of goals as presented by the Board and agreed upon by the House of Delegates during each three year period.
IFDH Committees 2020-2022
Education – Chair: Ron Knevel, Australia
Research – Chair: To be Determined
Infrastructure
Bylaws/Ethics – Chair: Cheryl Day, Australia
Association Resource Center – Chair: Carmen Lanoway, Germany
Membership
Applications, etc. – Chair: Beth Ryerse, Canada
Dental Therapists Task Force – Co-Chairs: Kelli Jaecks (USA) and Diane Rochford (UK)
Professional & Public Relations – Chair: Nikky Huisman, Netherlands
Social Responsibility – Chair: Sharon Freidman, Israel
Every Child Has a Toothbrush – Chair: Mart Marie Poitier, South Africa
International Symposium on Dental Hygiene – Chair: Barbara Derham, Ireland
Scientific – Chair: Catherine Waldron, Ireland
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