ISDH:
International Symposium on Dental Hygiene

The International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) is held every two (2) years (starting after 2022) under the auspices of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) to provide a forum for the understanding and discussion of issues pertaining to dental hygiene.

Symposium attendees include Dental/Oral Hygienists, Medical/Dental Practitioners and Allied Healthcare Practitioners. The official language of the symposium is English with simultaneous translation into other languages, depending on the location.

House of Delegates vote on which Full Association Member country will host the event.

The event encompasses three IFDH elements:

Board of Directors: 2-day meeting.
House of Delegates Business Meeting: 2-3 day meeting for IFDH HoD members only.
Symposium: 3 day symposium with over 1,500 attendees from around the world.

Read our President's overview of ISDH

2022: Dublin, Ireland

House of Delegate Business Meeting: August 8-10, 2022
Grand Hotel Malahide, Malahide Ireland

•	Monday August 8
		6 pm - 8 pm	Welcome Reception
•	Tuesday August 9
		9 am - 5 pm	HoD Business Meeting
		7pm - 10 pm	Bus to Abbey Tavern for a 5-course dinner & traditional Irish song and dance entertainment!
•	Wednesday August 10
		9 am - 12 pm	• Sustainability Workshop • HoD Responsibilities • Committee Meetings
		12:30 pm	Leave for ISDH
		3:30 pm - 5 pm	Delegates Rehearsal for ISDH Opening Ceremonies (Convention Centre, Dublin)