ISDH: International Symposium on Dental Hygiene

The International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) is held every two years 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.

Photos: 2024 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene, Seoul, S. Korea
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International Symposium on Dental Hygiene

2026: Milan, Italy

July 9-11, 2026

DATES TO SAVE:
Registration Opens: September 2025
Hotel Reservations Open: September 1, 2025
Abstracts Submissions: September 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Exhibitors & Sponsor Information: Contact Peter Anas