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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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International Dental Hygienist Day in Scandinavia!
In October 2022, the Danish Dental Hygienists in cooperation with the Swedish and Norwegian Dental Hygienist organizations marked the day of Dental Hygiene.
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Periodontitis prevalence in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - PPCC: A case–control study OPEN ACCESS
The evaluation of the survey responses showed that patients with IBD had a higher probability of perceiving the overall health of their teeth and gingivae as worse and of having severe periodontitis. Those patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease reported worse oral health than those diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and had higher odds of having lost more teeth than the control group.
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Aim The aim of this questionnaire-based case–control study was to assess whether self-reported oral health and periodontitis in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) differ ...
Click on the link below to find a new series of patient information leaflets.
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They're free to download and provide helpful information for patients on a range of important topics.Take a look at our new series of patient information leaflets, designed by members of our Early Career Group: www.bsperio.org.uk/patients/infographics
They're free to download and provide helpful information for patients on a range of important topics.
Busy IFDH Directors Board Meeting tonight... lots of exciting 2023 projects coming soon !
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association has coordinated celebrations for National Dental Hygienists Week.
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ifdh enews december 2022 member news - The Internation Federation of Dental Hygienists
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IFDH eNews: December 2022 Member News Special Focus on: Dental Hygienist Day/Week/Month Canada Oral Health for Total Health The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association has coordinated celebrations for ...
Gum health in people with diabetes: impact on blood sugar levels
We have known for some time now that people with diabetes are more likely to present with gum disease . In the last few years, more and more research has suggested that treating gum disease can also improve blood sugar levels. However, the research has been controversial at times, with some studies showing no major effect and others showing a large effect of treatment. In our Cochrane Review Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus (updated in April 2022), we wanted to find out if treating gum disease in people with diabetes and gum disease would improve blood sugar levels. We’ll explain what we found.
www.evidentlycochrane.net/gum-health-diabetes-blood-sugar-levels/
Gum health in people with diabetes: impact on blood sugar levels - Evidently Cochrane
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In a blog for people with diabetes, dentists and researchers Josh Twigg and Ambrina Qureshi explain the link between gum health and blood sugar levels and what the latest evidence shows about the impa...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its COVID-19 guidelines on treatments, isolation periods and mask wearing.
WHO develops most up-to-date technical guidance for clinical management of COVID-19 patients, including optimized supportive care interventions and therapeutics based on ongoing “living” assessment of new evidence generated by the global community.
The organisation said the updated guidelines were “part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts who consider the latest available evidence and the changing epidemiology”.
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Clinical management of COVID-19
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WHO develops most up-to-date technical guidance for clinical care of COVID-19 patients based on ongoing assessment of new evidence generated by the international community and first responders.
Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are handheld electronic vaping devices which produce an aerosol formed by heating an e‐liquid. Some people who smoke use ECs to stop or reduce smoking, but some organizations, advocacy groups and policymakers have discouraged this, citing lack of evidence of efficacy and safety. People who smoke, healthcare providers and regulators want to know if ECs can help people quit and if they are safe to use for this purpose. This is an update conducted as part of a living systematic review.
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Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation - Hartmann-Boyce, J - 2022 | Cochrane Library
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Study offers new insight into diversity and prevalence of bacteria in oral infections
Growing evidence suggests that oral infections can modify the course of systemic diseases. Our results provide new insights into the diversity and trend of oral microbiota that were involved in serious oral infections over the past decade in the capital of Sweden and may influence the oral-systemic link.
The study, titled “Clinical microbial identification of severe oral infections by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry in Stockholm County: An 11-year (2010 to 2020) epidemiological investigation”, was published online on 24 November 2022 in Microbiology Spectrum, ahead of inclusion in an issue.
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Oral diseases and associated microbes are a risk factor for systemic diseases and can change the courses of these diseases. To date, epidemiological data on microbial oral infections are scarce, and l...
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Improving Women’s Oral Health
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NIDCR Director Rena D’Souza, D.D.S., Ph.D., Dr. Webster-Cyriaque, and other NIDCR leaders highlighted the institute’s efforts to improve women’s health in a recent cover story for In Focus, a publication from the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health. These efforts include research on sex and gender differences in dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) disease, determinants of oral health during pregnancy, DOC health of sexual and gender minority populations, as well as initiatives to foster a diverse research workforce. The issue also featured a guest editorial by Dr. Webster-Cyriaque on improving oral health equity.
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Evaluating ultrasonic instrumentation curricular change: an observational comparison study
Joanna Asadoorian, Dani Botby, Marilyn J Goulding.
Ultrasonic instrumentation (USI) has evolved, but it is unclear if dental hygiene curricula have kept pace. This study compares 2 dental hygiene cohorts with differing USI curricula to investigate if a contemporary USI curriculum enhanced students' USI preparation, use, and confidence.
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Evaluating ultrasonic instrumentation curricular change: an observational comparison study - PubMed
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Both cohorts demonstrated similar use of USI. The CC cohort was better prepared in some aspects of USI and use of curved inserts. Results reveal an ongoing need for program evaluation to best implemen...
Global oral health status report: towards universal health coverage for oral health by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever global oral health report. Global Oral Health Status Report provides a comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 countries, offering unique insights into key areas and markers for oral health.
www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240061484
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Read more member news about how member countries have organised preventive care events.
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Thats a wrap for 2022!
The #IFDH held its December Board meeting, even though President Wanda Fedora had 1 ½ feet of snow and no power in CBI Canada! Now that’s dedication!! #Upward #snowday
Impact of community water fluoridation on systemic health excluding oral health. An evidence review.
Community water fluoridation was introduced in Ireland in 1964 as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay. It is important for policymakers to keep up to date with the international research on the effects of community water fluoridation, so that the benefits and possible harms are known.
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Community water fluoridation was introduced in Ireland in 1964 as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay. It is important for policymakers to keep up to date with the international research on...
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Research Grant Program - The Internation Federation of Dental Hygienists
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IFDH Research Grant Program The purpose of this program is to promote experience in the research process and dissemination of findings contributing to the dental hygiene body of knowledge. This grant ...Now it's easier to sign up for International Federation of Dental Hygienists's updates.
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IFDH kicked off its new branding program with a new logo in August. Following right behind this is our new website. Click here to see just a few of the improvements.
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Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis.
There may be an association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the evidence so far has been uncertain about whether periodontal therapy can help prevent CVD in people diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. This is the third update of a review originally published in 2014, and most recently updated in 2019. Although there is a new multidimensional staging and grading system for periodontitis, we have retained the label 'chronic periodontitis' in this version of the review since available studies are based on the previous classification system.
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Member news from Holland.
They have set up a big autumn campaign to raise awareness for oral health and the benefits to go to the dental hygienist.
Adolescents' experiences of a theory-based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene: A qualitative interview study.
Adequate oral hygiene, that is self-performed infection control, is crucial to prevent periodontal disease. Epidemiological studies reveal poor oral hygiene conditions among Swedish adolescents and indicate a need for more effective prevention programs. The aim of the current study was to analyse adolescents' experiences of a person-centred, theory-based, oral health education program for improved oral hygiene.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/idh.12606
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Objectives Adequate oral hygiene, that is self-performed infection control, is crucial to prevent periodontal disease. Epidemiological studies reveal poor oral hygiene conditions among Swedish adole.....
#isdh2024 🇰🇷 news
The LOC of KDHA was formed in November. We will keep you updated on our progress💪 with photos of familiar faces. Consistent support and love from dental hygienists worldwide will be a great support for KDHA to organize wonderful ISDH2024. Thank you❤️🔥
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‘Road to 2024’ 2024년 국제치위생심포지엄 조직위원회 구성 완료 - 치위협보
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대한치과위생사협회(협회장 황윤숙, 이하 치위협) 주관으로 서울에서 개최되는 ‘2024년 국제치위생심포지엄(ISDH)’의 조직위원회 구성이 마무리되며 2...
Member news from Slovak Republic.
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A research team from the University of Pennsylvania has found that, within hours of growth, groupings of bacteria were able to “leap” more than 200 times their own body length across dental surfaces, offering an insightful explanation into the mechanism behind rapid bacterial colonisation and dental caries.
In a university press release, co-author Prof. Hyun (Michel) Koo, founding director of the Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry at the university, stated that, although the organisms comprising the biofilm in the laboratory were non-motile, the combination of bacteria and fungi created a “superorganism”: an assemblage that was far more difficult to remove from teeth than either of its two constituents alone.
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Fungi and bacteria often engage in complex interactions, such as the formation of multicellular biofilms within the human body. Knowledge about how...Have a wonderful weekend! Do what makes you smile and be happy!
Effect of oral chlorhexidine de-adoption and implementation of an oral care bundle on mortality for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (CHORAL): a multi-center stepped wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial.
The researchers found that the nurse-led oral care intervention performed equally as well as the rinse in preventing pneumonia and helped improve patients’ oral health. As a result, the study led to a major change in a US guideline that governs care in hospitals.
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Purpose Oral chlorhexidine is used widely for mechanically ventilated patients to prevent pneumonia, but recent studies show an association with excess mortality. We examined whether de-adoption of ch...Have a relaxing weekend.
🇧🇻Member news from Norway🇧🇻
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The Monkeypox Outbreak and Implications for Dental Practice.
Monkeypox (MPX) caused by the MPX virus, is a contagious disease confined mainly to African regions, and is currently making multiple appearances outside of disease-endemic countries. World Health Organization (WHO) very recently declared the current monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. We review here the salient features of MPX and its possible impact on dentistry.
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The Monkeypox Outbreak and Implications for Dental Practice
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Monkeypox (MPX) caused by the MPX virus, is a contagious disease confined mainly to African regions, and is currently making multiple appearances outs…Hello weekend, I'm so happy to see you ! 🥳
Periodontitis Increases the Risk of a First Myocardial Infarction
A Report From the PAROKRANK Study: Lars Rydén, Kåre Buhlin, Eva Ekstrand, Ulf de Faire, Anders Gustafsson, Jacob Holmer, Barbro Kjellström, Bertil Lindahl, Anna Norhammar, Åke Nygren, Per Näsman, Nilminie Rathnayake, Elisabet Svenungsson and Björn Klinge.
The relationship between periodontitis (PD) and cardiovascular disease is debated. PD is common in patients with cardiovascular disease. It has been postulated that PD could be causally related to the risk for cardiovascular disease, a hypothesis tested in the Periodontitis and Its Relation to Coronary Artery Disease (PAROKRANK) study.
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.020324
Periodontitis Increases the Risk of a First Myocardial Infarction
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Background—The relationship between periodontitis (PD) and cardiovascular disease is debated. PD is common in patients with cardiovascular disease. It has been postulated that PD could be causally r...Make your weekend shine with smile and happiness!
🇯🇵Member news from Japan ! 🇯🇵
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EXPERT CONSENSUS DOCUMENT - Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Consensus Report
The present review reports the proceedings of the workshop jointly organised by the EFP and the World Heart Federation (WHF), which has updated the existing epidemiological evidence for significant associations between periodontitis and CVD, the mechanistic links and the impact of periodontal therapy on cardiovascular and surrogate outcomes. This review has also focused on the potential risk and complications of periodontal therapy in patients on antithrombotic therapy and has made recommendations for oral healthcare professionals, physicians and for patients visiting both the dental and medical practices.
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Don’t stress yourself, the weekend is finally here, it’s time to relax, free your mind, and come out energetic. Have a wonderful #weekend! 👍🏻
Member news from Israel ! 🇮🇱
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Heads of State commit to Noncommunicable Disease Global Compact to save 50 million lives by 2030.
Most Global Deaths Are From Preventable Noncommunicable Diseases. #IFDH
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Heads of State commit to Noncommunicable Disease Global Compact to save 50 million lives by 2030
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Michael R. Bloomberg reappointed as WHO Global Ambassador of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries
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🇮🇪Member news from Ireland! 🇮🇪
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SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Free Access @IFDHygienists
Impact of the treatment of periodontitis on systemic health and quality of life: A systematic review. Marco Orlandi,Eva Muñoz Aguilera,Debora Marletta,Aviva Petrie,Jean Suvan,Francesco D'Aiuto.
The Aim: To investigate the effect of treatment of periodontitis on systemic health outcomes, pregnancy complications, and associated quality of life.
Scientific rationale for study: Periodontitis has been linked to multiple systemic conditions. Thorough assessment of the impact of the treatment of periodontitis on systemic health is paramount due to its implication in healthcare strategies.
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Impact of the treatment of periodontitis on systemic health and quality of life: A systematic review
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Aim To investigate the effect of treatment of periodontitis on systemic health outcomes, pregnancy complications, and associated quality of life. Materials and methods Systematic electronic search...Have a great day! 🙂
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