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Dental News
FDI shares vision of oral healthcare delivery until 2030
GENEVA, Switzerland: For 120 years, FDI World Dental Federation has focused its mission on the goal of improving oral health worldwide. In a recently ...
What to consider when caring for partially dentate patients
Rates of natural tooth retention are rising globally; rather than losing all their teeth as they age, people are increasingly reaching old age with at least...
FDI webinar to discuss oral health in comprehensive cleft care
Clefts of the lip and palate are the most common birth defect of the face and mouth. Even children who undergo cleft surgery are often at an increased risk ...
FDI celebrates 120th anniversary
GENEVA, Switzerland: This past Saturday, 15 August, marked the 120th anniversary of the founding of FDI World Dental Federation (FDI). In celebration of the...
FDI to provide continuing education with own Oral Health Campus
GENEVA, Switzerland: For FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), knowledge transfer is central to its array of activities aimed at promoting the oral health and ...
COVID-19 forces FDI to cancel World Dental Congress 2020
SHANGHAI, China: Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and was first reported in December 2019, most dental ...
WOHD 2020: Is it time for parents to get serious about sugar?
GENEVA, Switzerland: In light of World Oral Health Day (WOHD), which is being celebrated around the world today on 20 March 2020, FDI World Dental ...
Interview: Prof. Katrin Bekes introduces molar incisor hypomineralisation
GENEVA, Switzerland: In the lead up to the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai, FDI World Dental Federation spoke to Prof. Katrin Bekes, head of the ...
FDI World Dental Congress 2020—China is shaping future of oral health
SHANGHAI, China: China is a powerful ally in achieving a global community commitment to health. Recognising that health is fundamentally linked to ...
World Food Day highlights importance of healthy diet
ROME, Italy: World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October, marking the day the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), a United Nations agency, was...
ADA, FDI and industry leaders join centennial global launch
San Francisco, U.S.: The International College of Dentists (ICD), conceived in 1920 by two visionary leaders, is today the 12,000-strong foremost global ...
FDI releases new guidelines on treating partially dentate patients
SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: As dentistry has evolved, so too has the oral health of the aging population. With people now not only living longer, but many also ...
Interview: “We will ensure the best medical treatment and care for our patients”
The recent ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Sept. 4–8, saw the conclusion of Dr. Kathryn Kell’s ...
Specialised endodontic care remains challenge, FDI survey says
GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation recently released the results of a survey that asked FDI national dental associations and national ...
World No Tobacco Day—FDI highlights role of dental practitioners
GENEVA, Switzerland: Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day. This year, lung health is ...
Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider patient health
GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) recently released its first white paper on endodontic care, providing an important resource for ...
Survey: UK schools rank last in provision of oral health education
GENEVA, Switzerland: Today on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation has released the results of a survey conducted in 13 countries which...
Interview: “Listening and learning from the very best in the world”
In an interview with FDI World Dental Federation, 2019 General Chair of the Committee on Annual Meetings from the American Dental Association (ADA) Dr. ...
BDA representatives elected to serve in FDI World Dental Federation
LONDON, UK: Two of the leading members of the British Dental Association (BDA) have been elected to serve in the FDI World Dental Federation at this ...
Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...
Review: This was the FDI World Dental Congress 2018
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: From 5 to 8 September, the capital of Buenos Aires was the meeting point for dental professionals from around the world. According ...
In China, Smile Around the World reports successful oral health education workshops
WEINAN, China: Smile Around the World reached its full potential in China in summer 2018 thanks to a collaborative effort between FDI, the Chinese ...
FDI Women Dentists Worldwide gathers for forum
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: On 7 September, an international group of female dentists and opinion leaders in several specialties met for the FDI Women Dentists...
Sugar on the table at FDI–NCD Alliance–World Health Organization joint session
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI, the NCD Alliance and the World Health Organization met for a joint session this Friday as part of their ongoing commitment to ...
Pledge to “Act on Mouth Health” at the 2019 World Oral Health Day official launch
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign provides a platform to raise awareness and encourage action in favour of good oral ...
Interview: “I truly believe in the effect of preventative measures”
Despite being one of the most easily preventable diseases, dental caries still poses a major health concern across all age groups around the world. Very ...
FDI World Dental Congress 2018 welcomes world of dentistry to South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Thirty years after it was first held in the country, the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) has returned to Buenos Aires. Despite the ...
Sunstar supports release of chairside guide on prevention and treatment of oral cancer
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Sunstar proudly announces the launch of Oral Cancer: Prevention and Patient Management, an FDI World Dental Federation chairside ...
Global health policies must include oral health
BOGOTÁ, Columbia: In 2017, Dr Kathryn Kell, Iowa dentist and former American Dental Association trustee, was elected President of the FDI World Dental ...
In-depth look at oral health and healthy ageing during 2018 World Oral Health Forum
Each year, the FDI World Dental Congress features the World Oral Health Forum (WOHF), an in-depth session meant to spark discussion on the latest topics ...