Dental hygiene and oral health resources

We have assembled a number of resources for dental hygiene professionals as well as those concerned about their dental and oral health.

IFDH 2021 Survey #4: The Oral-Systemic Link

The IFDH is fielding its fourth survey. This one will help to better understand global Dental Hygienists’ knowledge and practices regarding the relationship between oral health and overall health (i.e., oral-systemic link).

We appreciate if you complete this simple survey, with a participation deadline of May 21st, 2021.

It only takes 5 minutes.

Here's the link for respondents to use: https://project.tolunastart.com/s/w3N8MmE

We thank P&G for their support of this program. As with the other 3 surveys, a summary of results will be jointly developed by IFDH and P&G to post online, shared via social media and use in educational programs. Also consistent with previous surveys, no personal information is collected. By taking the survey, respondents consent to have their anonymous responses used for these purposes.

Thank you for your participation!

IFDH 2020 Survey #3: Electric Toothbrushes

The IFDH has recently completed a survey of its members to better understand global Dental Hygienists' recommendation practices and information resources for electric toothbrushes.

This is the third of our survey series through the end of 2020, which will provide insights to help us identify opportunities for educational programs.

We thank P&G for their support of this program. Click here for a summary of the results.

IFDH 2020 COVID-19 Survey Summary

Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists

The IFDH has recently completed a survey of its members to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on global Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Oral Health Therapists and how we can best meet their needs.

Click here for a summary and the results from almost 10,000 participants.

Click here for IFDH COVID Survey quoted in NY Times

This is the second of our survey series that will run through the end of 2020 (approximately one survey every 6 months), which will provide insights to help us identify opportunities for educational programs. We thank P&G for their support of this program.

IFDH 2019 Toothpaste Survey Summary

The IFDH recently fielded the first in its survey series to explore dental hygienists' knowledge about fluoride dentifrices, including resources used for decision-making when providing recommendations to their patients. Survey results will identify common information sources and knowledge gaps across regions to guide future educational programs.

We thank P&G for their support of this program. Click here for more information.

Facts about Dental Hygienists and oral health

General information and facts about dental hygienists and oral health in a question and answer format.

Links to related sites

A list of links to sites related to dental hygiene, dental health and oral health.

Books on dental hygiene

List of popular books for those concerned about their dental health as well as for professionals.

Oral health and other resources

'What is a Dental Hygienist?'
Download the leaflet for your patients, practice and professional colleagues.

Other Resources

Dental Hygiene Research Toolkit
Developed by the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice.

Educator's Guide for Teaching Research
Developed by the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice.