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11/04/2020

“Good oral health habits must start at a young age,” says Prof. Shlomo P. Zusman, FDI dental public health expert

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Prof. Shlomo Zusman

Prof. Shlomo Paul Zusman is the Chief Dental Officer of Israel and a specialist in dental public health, currently on sabbatical at Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine. He supports the implementation of the School Dental Service oral health programme in Israel, which reaches all students enrolled in formal education settings. The service includes a yearly examination and a notice to parents with a reminder to take their child to a dental clinic for a thorough evaluation. The service also distributes a toothbrush and toothpaste to each student and provides three hours of oral health education in the classroom each year. 

Prof. Zusman obtained an MSc in Dental Public Health from the University of London and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. He is also a member of FDI’s Public Health Committee and president of FDI’s Chief Dental Officer/Dental Public Health Section. 

FDI spoke with Prof. Zusman for his expert opinion on fluoride use as an essential measure to combat tooth decay in young children and in communities more widely. 

Fluoride is essential for the prevention of dental caries and has been used for over 70 years. However, many people today are still not receiving adequate exposure to it. What are the main barriers to achieving population-wide access to fluoride? How do you think these barriers should be addressed?

Fluoride is the only element that strengthens the tooth enamel against acid attacks. The important aspect to remember is that those who need fluoride the most – low socioeconomic status (SES) communities with high levels of caries – receive it the least. 

To overcome the barriers to access to fluoride, we need to make fluoride available and affordable to most members of the community via public health measures. This includes an ample supply of subsidized, low-priced fluoridated toothpaste, the use of fluoride varnish in community settings, and free access to preventive dental care. In addition, it is important to supply drinking water with optimal fluoride levels wherever this is feasible as a universal measure for primary prevention of dental disease. 

In your opinion, how do we improve oral health literacy and ensure people understand that twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste is essential to maintaining good oral health?

Personally, I am not sure that the main problem is a lack of understanding or knowledge. For me, the main problem is a lack of compliance, a lack of persistence. Good oral health practices and habits have to be acquired at a young age. This is why oral health promotion programmes that are oriented to young children are so important, like FDI’s Brush Day & Night 21-day programme.

Fluoride has been proven to be safe and effective if used at recommended levels. What do you think is driving the demand for non-fluoridated toothpaste?

The demand for non-fluoridated toothpaste is mainly seen in affluent, high SES communities. In these communities, the caries level has significantly improved over the last decades. When health improves, people often forget the problems of the past and feel comfortable taking more risks. 

The other reason for the rising demand is the misconception that non-fluoridated toothpaste is more ‘natural’ than the fluoridated ones and, in certain communities, the ‘natural’, ‘green’ and ‘organic’ labels are more appealing.

We would very much like to hear about what have become your best practices in improving oral health as the Chief Dental Officer for Israel:

For many years, the main community-based measure for improving oral health in Israel was community water fluoridation. We reached 75% of the population until it was stopped a few years ago, a decision I did not necessarily agree with.  

Complementing community water fluoridation, we also have a School Dental Service that reaches all students enrolled in formal education settings. The dental service includes a yearly examination and a notice to parents with a reminder to take their child to a dental clinic for a thorough evaluation. If a child requires urgent dental care, the service contacts the parents by phone. 

The service also distributes a toothbrush and toothpaste to each student and provides three hours of oral health education in the classroom each year. Fluoride varnish applications in preschools were also implemented recently as an additional measure to control oral disease.

 FDI is committed to ensuring good oral health habits start early. Through the Brush Day & Night 21-day school programme, we are working together with Unilever to improve oral health globally.  We have also developed educational resources through our Mouth Heroes for Schools work. As the Chief Dental Officer for Israel, what school-based oral health programmes have you been involved in? How did you monitor and measure their success?

As described above, our School Dental Service is our flagship programme for oral health education in classrooms. Our regional dental officers monitor the service: they conduct field visits and make observations according to structured review forms. Activity reports are submitted by the service to the main office where they are reviewed. We extended the service to preschools to create a health supporting environment and to build healthy habits and skills at a young age. We also conduct satisfaction surveys among parents and teachers.

Why is brushing with fluoride toothpaste particularly important in childhood? 

The primary teeth and the new permanent teeth are more vulnerable to caries, so it is especially important to make them more resistant and help prevent decay. 

Could you share your recommendations on the appropriate levels of fluoride in toothpaste for the following age groups? (0-3 years/3-6 years/6-12 years).

FDI recommends that if a child is aged less than 3 years, then the teeth should be brushed by an adult using a very small amount (about the size of a grain of rice) of fluoridated toothpaste. For children aged between 3 and 6 years, a pea-sized amount of toothpaste with 1000 ppm fluoride can be used. From 6 years of age onward, they can use the same toothpaste as adults. 

Why is fluoride found in toothpastes? Why is it beneficial for our teeth? 

Fluoride is the only known mineral that helps to prevent tooth decay by making the teeth more resistant to the acid produced by the bacteria from sugars in the food and drinks we consume. Brushing the teeth with toothpaste that contains fluoride brings it to the surface of the teeth. Fluoride gets incorporated into the outer surface of the teeth, making the teeth more resistant to acid.

What are the benefits of using a fluoride mouthwash?  

Washing the mouth with fluoridated mouthwash can help prevent tooth decay. The best time to use mouthwash is after lunch, especially if it is not feasible to brush your teeth at that time. Don’t eat or drink for 30 minutes after using a fluoride mouthwash. However, don't use mouthwash straight after brushing your teeth. 

 

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    Meet the FDI Smile Grant winners: recognizing innovative and sustainable projects
  • FDI Team goes blue
    11/18/2021
    FDI team “Goes blue for AMR” because antibiotic resistance is everyone’s problem
  • ABR Week
    11/17/2021
    Prescribing of dental antibiotics up 22% in England during first year of COVID-19
  • BOBILE APP
    11/02/2021
    Teaming up to develop a mobile app to help manage cancer therapy-related oral complications
  • Nigeria
    11/02/2021
    Announcing the five 2022 World Dental Development Fund winners
  • Ida
    11/01/2021
    International Dental Journal: Call for Papers
  • Image
    10/29/2021
    Leave no one behind: what can you do to help improve the oral health of refugees?
  • Policy Statement
    10/28/2021
    New FDI Policy Statements now published
  • Briefing Note Header: WHY and HOW to integrate oral health into the NCD and UHC responses
    10/25/2021
    Five key messages to help policymakers integrate oral health into health system responses
  • Brush Day and Night
    10/06/2021
    WHO breakthrough: Model List of Essential Medicines includes new section for dental preparations
  • WDC Elections
    10/06/2021
    Missed the World Dental Congress? Access the programme, meet the new leadership and more
  • Cleft resources
    10/05/2021
    Launching new educational resources to help improve standards of care for children with clefts
  • Ergonomics in dentistry
    10/04/2021
    Don’t wait until it hurts. Helping dentists adopt the right working postures in celebration of National Ergonomics Month
  • Cleft care
    09/29/2021
    How we can all help improve standards of care for children with clefts to optimize their oral health
  • Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya
    09/29/2021
    New President Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya shares her vision for FDI World Dental Federation
  • Ida
    09/28/2021
    IDJ: read the October issue
  • WHO
    09/16/2021
    FDI and 65 organizations join forces to respond to WHO’s draft strategy on oral health
  • FDI News WOHD
    09/15/2021
    Launching Be Proud of Your Mouth for your happiness and well-being
  • Webinar
    09/07/2021
    Do you know how the WHO Oral health resolution will impact your work? Join our webinar
  • Ida
    09/03/2021
    IDJ: did you miss the August issue? Read it today
  • Dr Henri Aronis
    09/02/2021
    Dentistry through the history of stamps: meet Dr Henri Aronis, dentist and passionate philatelist
  • Partially Dentate Patients
    09/01/2021
    Call for Experts: Partially Dentate Patients Project
  • Tobacco Cessation
    08/31/2021
    Let’s Talk: the 5As and 5Rs to help patients quit tobacco
  • Mumbai Annoucement
    08/27/2021
    Save the date: 2022 World Dental Congress taking place in Mumbai
  • WMH logo
    08/26/2021
    Play and share our new tool to help improve oral health literacy
  • WHO
    08/13/2021
    Consultation for the draft WHO global strategy on tackling oral diseases opens
  • IDJ Editor
    08/12/2021
    Do you have what it takes to be the new Editor-in-Chief of FDI’s International Dental Journal?
  • sy21
    08/11/2021
    Want to be a Congress VIP in 2023?
  • GPHP
    08/05/2021
    Dive in to the FDI Digital Disease Profile Assessment tool for periodontal health
  • Nicola West
    08/04/2021
    The challenges of dentine hypersensitivity, with Prof. Nicola West
  • Dental Congress
    08/03/2021
    What to expect at the first-ever 100% virtual ADA FDI World Dental Congress Special Edition
  • ADA FDI World Dental Congress reel with Dr Wendy Thompson
    07/28/2021
    “Infections pay no respect to borders”: Spotlight on ADA FDI World Dental Congress speaker Dr Wendy Thompson
  • Women President
    07/15/2021
    In conversation with trailblazing women in dentistry: past and future presidents of FDI World Dental Federation
  • Spotlight video
    07/14/2021
    Global expert in removable prosthodontics Dr Finlay Sutton to speak at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress – Special Edition
  • Peter Mossey
    07/06/2021
    The optimal outcome of cleft care is a healthy and happy, well-adjusted person who can achieve their full potential with no long-term disability or health problems: Q&A with Prof. Peter Mossey
  • Sustainable
    07/06/2021
    FDI Sustainability in Dentistry project shows patients how they can be more environmentally conscious when taking care of their oral health
  • Radiology
    07/01/2021
    International Atomic Energy Agency releases new e-learning course on radiation protection in dental radiology
  • WHO
    06/24/2021
    FDI’s recap of the 74th World Health Assembly: Oral health, heath workforce and more
  • World Refugee Day 2021
    06/18/2021
    FDI advocacy guide promotes oral health and access to care for refugees and other vulnerable populations
  • Interview Mark Wolff
    06/08/2021
    Prof. Mark Wolff: Tailoring oral care for people with disabilities
  • Leading women
    06/03/2021
    Conversations with leading women in dentistry series: global representation matters
  • Sophie Dartevelle
    06/03/2021
    Exploring tele-dentistry solutions in 2021: Q&A with Dr Sophie Dartevelle
  • Infodent
    06/03/2021
    Since 1994, Infodent has been helping dental and medical companies expand their business abroad
  • WHA OH Resolution
    05/28/2021
    WHO World Health Assembly approves 'historic' resolution on oral health
  • Letter from the president
    05/27/2021
    Letter from the President: United together to face the future
  • FDI Annual Report 2020
    05/12/2021
    2020 FDI Annual Report underlines notable wins for oral health despite the unprecedented global health crisis
  • Dr Paul Abbott
    05/12/2021
    “A fantastic opportunity for dentists to broaden their education”: Spotlight on ADA FDI World Dental Congress speaker Prof. Paul Abbott, endodontist
  • tedros dr who
    05/05/2021
    Updated WHO Director-General report on Oral health includes clefts and community-based fluoridation programmes
  • Sustainability in Dentistry
    05/03/2021
    FDI World Dental Federation Sustainability in Dentistry initiative unites eco-conscious dental industry partners around a common aim
  • WDDF
    04/28/2021
    It’s time to apply for the World Dental Development Fund for oral health
  • HSDW
    04/28/2021
    FDI’s Health & Safety in the Dental Workplace project publishes new guidelines on proper ergonomics and posture
  • WOHD
    04/20/2021
    Be Proud of Your Mouth and tell us how you celebrated World Oral Health Day this year
  • Women in Dentistry
    04/16/2021
    Conversations with leading women in oral health series: Lessons in leadership from dental hygienists and therapists
  • Hollier_Larry.png
    04/07/2021
    Children must receive dental care from professionals familiar with cleft lip and/or palate care: Q&A with Dr Larry H. Hollier
  • Hello world
    04/01/2021
    FDI’s Vision 2030 report aligns with the aims of World Health Day, proposing strategies to improve oral health and reduce oral health inequalities worldwide
  • Letter from the president
    03/31/2021
    Letter from the President: Proud to stand up for optimal oral health in 2021
  • Thumbnail
    03/25/2021
    Brush Day & Night: In conversation with Prof. Tri Erri Astoeti, leader of the 21-day toothbrushing school programme in Indonesia
  • IDJ News
    03/22/2021
    International Dental Journal publishes special issue on collaboration between dentistry and medicine for World Oral Health Day
  • Dentists are confronting the fallout from a year of disrupted dental care and treatment. Photograph: Shutterstock
    03/18/2021
    Dental disaster: One year after first lockdowns dentists around the world confront the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s oral health
  • WOHD
    03/03/2021
    Seven key oral health messages to remember ahead of World Oral Health Day on 20 March
  • WDC Teaser
    03/03/2021
    The FDI World Dental Congress 2021 Sydney will be a 100% virtual special edition
  • GPHP
    03/01/2021
    International Dental Journal study reinforces FDI Digital Disease Profile Assessment tool as a sound method of screening patients for mild, moderate, or severe periodontitis
  • Civid 19 vaccination
    02/24/2021
    New FDI World Dental Federation global survey reveals that two-thirds of countries are not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines
  • Civid 19 vaccination
    02/24/2021
    FDI Council Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Quality in Dentistry
    02/09/2021
    FDI supports dental teams to deliver safe and transparent care with new Quality in Dentistry toolkit
  • Wim
    02/03/2021
    FDI warmly remembers Professor Wim van Palenstein Helderman, member of the Public Health Committee and oral health advocate
  • wohd
    01/28/2021
    Here’s what you need to know about celebrating World Oral Health Day this year
  • Top image
    01/25/2021
    Dr Tedros hails “landmark resolution” on oral health at the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board
  • intl-day-of-education_0
    01/25/2021
    FDI supports educators and students through interactive curriculum on optimal oral health habits
  • FDI Vision 2030
    01/18/2021
    FDI's Vision 2030 report aims to improve oral health and reduce oral health inequalities over the next decade
  • FDI Q&A_Prof David Herrera
    12/17/2020
    "Improvements in periodontal health and oral hygiene may help control the COVID-19 pandemic": Q&A with Prof. David Herrera
  • FDI_Sustainability in Dentistry policy statement
    12/16/2020
    Sustainability in the dental practice supports better overall health outcomes for patients and practitioners
  • FDI_World Oral Health Day_Be proud of your mouth
    12/15/2020
    For World Oral Health Day, design your own frame to show off your healthy smile
  • FDI calls for Stand Up for Positive Practice Environments
    12/09/2020
    FDI calls on its members to Stand Up for Positive Practice Environments to strengthen the entire health sector
  • FDI interview
    12/02/2020
    Conversations with leading women in dentistry series: Q&A with the Women in Dentistry Project experts
  • FDI member_Cambodia Dental Association
    12/02/2020
    Smile Grant recipients from Cambodia and Croatia deliver safe oral healthcare despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Rebeka FDI Testimonial
    11/27/2020
    Rebeka, 28, shares her story on how COVID-19 severely impacted her oral health
  • Lamster Ira
    11/24/2020
    A new direction for the International Dental Journal: Q&A with Editor-in-Chief Prof. Ira Lamster
  • FDI_antibiotic resistance
    11/13/2020
    Study shows dramatic rise in antibiotics prescribed to dental patients in England during COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year
  • FDI members distribute PPE on World Oral Health Day
    10/29/2020
    COVID-19: FDI members distributed PPE for dental teams on World Oral Health Day
  • FDI women in dentistry_Fiona Ellwood
    10/23/2020
    Conversations with leading women in dentistry series: Fiona Ellwood, dental nurse
  • FDI World Oral Health Campus webinar
    10/23/2020
    The road to optimal periodontal health: register for our second webinar in the three-part series
  • FDI World Oral Health Day
    10/22/2020
    FDI says Be Proud of Your Mouth for World Oral Health Day 2021 to 2023
  • FDI_WHO Executive Board special session on COVID-19
    10/07/2020
    WHO Executive Board special session on COVID-19: FDI says equitable access to essential oral healthcare services must continue
  • FDI member_ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference
    09/28/2020
    Don’t delay – register today for the ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference
  • FDI_Oral Health in Comprehensive Cleft Care
    09/23/2020
    Children with clefts are at high risk for tooth decay, gum disease and other serious oral health concerns
  • FDI_childhood cancer
    09/15/2020
    During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, FDI highlights need to build awareness about oral health in cancer care
  • FDI member_The Lebanese Dental Association_lebanon-explosion-beirut
    09/14/2020
    FDI launches call to support dentists who lost their practices in the Beirut explosion
  • FDI Smile train_Michael David_young patient
    09/02/2020
    Setting essential standards on oral health and dental care for children born with clefts
  • FDI Executive Director Enzo Bondioni
    08/30/2020
    Phase down of dental amalgam is the only equitable and feasible approach globally
  • FDI_nternational Congress of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology
    08/26/2020
    Let’s meet at the ICDMFR 2021 hybrid congress: 28 April - 1 May
  • FDI Congress Paris
    08/24/2020
    For the past 120 years, the FDI World Dental Congress has united the global oral health community
  • FDI COVID-19 statement
    08/14/2020
    FDI responds to WHO’s latest guidance on the provision of oral health services in the context of COVID-19
  • FDI network_Ending childhood dental caries_WHO implementation manual
    08/11/2020
    FDI interviews WHO expert Dr Yuka Makino on strategies to tackle tooth decay in young children
  • FDI_International Dental Journal
    08/06/2020
    FDI and ICHOM develop baselines and indicators to measure oral health outcomes globally
  • FDI member_ADA Dental Health Week
    08/05/2020
    FDI member Australian Dental Association is shaping the future of oral health
  • FDI member_Hellenic Dental Association_WOHD winner
    07/30/2020
    Celebrating the 2020 World Oral Health Day Award winners
  • FDI_Orthodontics
    07/15/2020
    From strictly aesthetics to an integral part of oral health: A brief history of orthodontics through the ages
  • FDI webinar COVID-19
    06/30/2020
    8 July webinar features oral health professionals from four continents currently confronting the COVID-19 pandemic
  • FDI_oral health and COVID-19
    06/29/2020
    Oral health and access to care under siege during COVID-19 pandemic
  • FDI network_WHO_COVID-19 mobile application
    06/17/2020
    WHO mobile learning app on COVID-19 supports health workers around the globe
  • FDI_Mouth Heroes
    06/15/2020
    As COVID-19 shifts learning online, FDI supports parents and teachers with digital resources on oral health education
  • FDI_Annual Report 2019
    06/10/2020
    2019 FDI Annual Report highlights successes and challenges for global oral health worldwide
  • FDI_webinar
    06/04/2020
    FDI webinar on 25 June details path to optimal periodontal health
  • FDI_COVID-19 Resource Library
    06/02/2020
    FDI offers guidance to members, health authorities and dental teams in response to COVID-19
  • FDI network_ WHO_World Tobacco Day
    05/31/2020
    World No Tobacco Day: FDI uses digital media to promote oral health and combat Big Tobacco online
  • FDI network_WHO Director-General Dr Tedros
    05/25/2020
    FDI welcomes WHO resolution on COVID-19 but highlights the need to protect dental teams
  • FDI celebration_Gum Health Day
    05/12/2020
    Gum health expert Prof. Lijian Jin says no to bleeding gums on Gum Health Day
  • FDI’s International Dental Journal (IDJ)
    05/06/2020
    International Dental Journal celebrates 70th volume with a special issue on an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush with micro-vibrations
  • FDI World Dental Development Fund_Courtesy Angkor Hospital for Children_Cambodia
    05/01/2020
    FDI's World Dental Development Fund now accepting applications that focus on COVID-19 response
  • FDI member_Palestinian Dental Association
    04/21/2020
    Palestinian Dental Association champions access to dental care for migrants living in Greece
  • FDI network_World Health Professions Alliance
    04/15/2020
    World Health Professions Alliance calls for G20 action to secure personal protective equipment for health personnel
  • FDI project_Brush Day and Night
    04/14/2020
    Study protocol seeks to measure the impact of Brush Day & Night 21-day toothbrushing programme in schools
  • FDI_women in dentistry_Lucy Beaman Hobbs Taylor
    03/31/2020
    Pioneering women in dentistry pave the way for excellence in the profession
  • FDI World Dental Congress
    03/26/2020
    Cancelled: FDI World Dental Congress 2020 in Shanghai
  • FDI_World Oral Health Day_Gerhard K. Seeberger
    03/20/2020
    Time to stop brushing oral health aside
  • FDI Treasurer_Dr Greg Chadwick
    03/17/2020
    FDI Treasurer Dr Greg Chadwick prepares a new generation of dentists through cutting-edge technology
  • FDI network_Journal of Dental Research publishes COVID-19 guidelines
    03/17/2020
    Journal of Dental Research publishes COVID-19 guidelines from researchers based in Wuhan, China
  • FDI network_UN_World Water Day
    03/05/2020
    Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider patient health and well-being
  • FDI netwrok_WHO implementation manual
    03/05/2020
    Recently published WHO implementation manual maps positive path to combat early childhood caries
  • FDI_oral health_World Obesity Day
    03/04/2020
    A healthier future means tackling shared risk factors for oral disease and obesity
  • FDI network_World Health Organization Executive Board
    02/26/2020
    FDI tells WHO that oral health must be integrated into strategies addressing other diseases
  • FDI_prosthodontics expert_Dr Daniel Edelhoff
    02/12/2020
    Exploring modern all-ceramics: Interview with Dr Daniel Edelhoff
  • FDI network_WHO EB
    02/06/2020
    FDI calls for measurable action on oral health at 144th WHO Executive Board
  • FDI network_World Health Organization Executive Board
    02/06/2020
    Sri Lanka affirms oral health as a key element of universal health coverage at WHO EB 146
  • FDI_former Executive Director Dr Per Äke Zillen
    02/05/2020
    FDI remembers former Executive Director Dr Per Äke Zillen
  • FDI_World Oral Health Day_custom poster
    02/05/2020
    Customize your World Oral Health Day celebrations
  • FDI 120 anniversary
    02/05/2020
    2020 marks 120 years for FDI World Dental Federation
  • FDI member_Estonian Dental Association
    01/23/2020
    2019 Smile Award winners from the Estonian Dental Association are on a mission to improve oral health
  • FDI_Oral Health Observatory
    01/20/2020
    Save the date: FDI to present Oral Health Observatory e-poster at IADR General Session in March
  • FDI_World Dental Congress_Sfefan Fickl
    01/15/2020
    "Soft tissue management is not only necessary for aesthetic purposes, but for biological ones too": Interview with Dr Stefan Fickl
  • FDI_International Association of Dental Students_Prophylaxis Officer_Julien Issa
    01/08/2020
    IADS Prophylaxis Officer Julien Issa reflects on success of World Oral Health Day in Lebanon
  • FDI project_Partially dentate patient
    01/07/2020
    Take advantage of FDI’s resources on partially dentate patient treatment and care
  • FDI network_World Health Professions Regulation Conference (WHPRC 2020)
    01/07/2020
    Register now for the 2020 edition of the World Health Professions Regulation Conference
  • FDI World Dental Developmetn Found_Oral Health Protection for the Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous Community
    01/07/2020
    FDI World Dental Development Fund backs projects to improve oral health worldwide: apply by 15 June
  • FDI_Mouth Heroes for Schools
    01/07/2020
    FDI supports educators and students through interactive curriculum on optimal oral health habits
  • FDI Executive Director Enzo Bondioni
    12/10/2019
    Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury reject proposal to ban dental amalgam
  • FDI congress_molar incisor hypomineralization
    12/10/2019
    “A phenomenon of our time”: Prof. Dr Katrin Bekes introduces molar incisor hypomineralization
  • FDI Smile Award
    11/27/2019
    Call to all FDI National Dental Associations: Apply by 1 February for the FDI Smile Award
  • FDI_webcast
    11/25/2019
    Webcasts from ADA FDI World Dental Congress San Francisco online now
  • FDI network_WHO_antibiotic resistance
    11/22/2019
    Meet Dr Wendy Thompson, lead author of FDI white paper on tackling antibiotic resistance
  • FDI partner event_IDEM 2020
    11/18/2019
    IDEM 2020 conference programme to feature emerging and under-represented topics in dentistry
  • FDI_oral health and other diseases_World Diabetes Day
    11/14/2019
    Regular dental check-ups for healthy gums may help manage type 2 diabetes
  • FDI World Dental Congress interview_Prof. Lars Andersson
    11/13/2019
    “I’m talking about trauma”: Interview with traumatology expert Prof. Lars Andersson
  • FDI project_Whole Mouth Health
    11/06/2019
    Whole Mouth Health summit proceedings define a pathway to global oral health literacy
  • FDI president Gerhard K Seeberger
    11/06/2019
    Partners in health discuss the lifelong importance of good oral health
  • FDI partner evebt_AEEDC Dubai
    10/31/2019
    AEEDC Dubai, the region’s largest dental fair, gears up for a grand show in February 2020
  • WW8 delegates at the closing ceremony in Bali, Indonesia
    10/23/2019
    Bali Declaration on Oral Health in HIV/AIDS: dentists can help end the epidemic by 2030
  • FDI World Dental Congress
    10/18/2019
    How China is Shaping the Future of Oral Health for the FDI World Dental Congress 2020 in Shanghai
  • FDI network event_World Food Day
    10/15/2019
    World Food Day highlights healthy, low-sugar diets to combat malnutrition
  • FDI project_Peri-IMplant Diseases Project
    10/02/2019
    Special issue on peri-implant diseases now available in the International Dental Journal
  • FDI project_Sports Dentistry
    10/02/2019
    Leeds United working to incorporate oral health into athletes’ wellness plans
  • FDI celebration_World Smile Day
    10/02/2019
    Good oral health is something to grin about on World Smile Day
  • FDI_WOHD 2019
    10/02/2019
    A how-to guide to pledge your support for World Oral Health Day 2020
  • FDI President Elect_Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya
    09/09/2019
    Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya named FDI President-Elect
  • FDI World Dental Congress
    09/09/2019
    FDI reports high attendance at ADA FDI World Dental Congress, General Assembly election results now available
  • FDI World Dental Congress
    09/09/2019
    Book your tickets for Shanghai! Preview of the 2020 FDI World Dental Congress
  • FDI World Oral Health Day Award winners 2019
    09/09/2019
    Presenting the 2019 World Oral Health Day Award Winners
  • FDI project_Oral Health Promotion and Care
    09/09/2019
    FDI survey says refugees have limited access to regular dental check-ups and screenings
  • ADA FDI World Dental Congress
    09/08/2019
    ADA FDI World Dental Congress Opening Ceremony welcomes delegates, keynote speaker Mark Wahlberg
  • 09/08/2019
    A conversation with Dr Gerhard Seeberger, new FDI World Dental Federation president
  • FDI Endodontics chairside guide
    09/07/2019
    FDI chairside guide proposes a prevention-focused endodontic care strategy
  • FDI project_Oral Health for an Ageing Population
    09/07/2019
    Good oral health a positive part of the ageing process
  • FDI World Oral Health Day_Unite for mouth health
    09/05/2019
    Make a Pledge for World Oral Health Day 2020
  • The Estonian Dental Association receives the FDI Smile Award
    09/03/2019
    Estonian Dental Association and Palestinian Dental Association receive FDI Smile Awards
  • FDI project_GPHP
    08/21/2019
    FDI survey anticipates more registered periodontal specialists and periodontology associations
  • FDI celebration_2nd Global Week for Action on NCDs
    08/21/2019
    Countdown to the 2nd Global Week for Action on NCDs, 2–8 September 2019
  • FDI World Dental Congress
    08/21/2019
    See you at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco this 4-8 September 2019
  • FDI oral health_childhood caries
    08/21/2019
    IAPD Bangkok Declaration on Early Childhood Caries resonates with a global audience
  • FDI network_WHO_Dr Yuka Makino
    08/07/2019
    WHO’s Dr Yuka Makino on inter-professional collaboration
  • FDI_oral health_Lancet article
    07/25/2019
    Oral health in a state of crisis, says The Lancet
  • FDI OHO Task Team Chair Dr Michael Sereny
    07/10/2019
    Collecting standardized data on oral health with the Oral Health Observatory
  • FDI_Journal
    07/04/2019
    Profiling one of the most popular articles published in the International Dental Journal
  • 07/04/2019
    International Dental Journal impact factor increases for 3rd straight year
  • FDI survey
    07/04/2019
    FDI survey says providing specialized endodontic care remains a persistent challenge in many countries
  • FDI_antimicrobial resistance
    06/27/2019
    FDI experts publish guidance on antibiotic stewardship in dentistry
  • FDI project_Oral Health Promotion and Care
    06/20/2019
    Promoting access to oral care on World Refugee Day to support universal health coverage
  • FDI interviews_Dr Manu Raj
    06/11/2019
    Previewing the World Oral Health Forum with Dr Manu Raj Mathur
  • FFDI network event_ 8th World Workshop on Oral Health and Disease in AIDS
    05/29/2019
    Focus on HIV/AIDS and oral health at the 8th World Workshop in Bali, 13-15 September 2019
  • FDI_World Dental Development Found
    05/29/2019
    FDI is offering up to 10,000 CHF to support oral health promotion projects: Apply by 15 June
  • FDI network_World Health Assembly
    05/29/2019
    72nd World Health Assembly misses critical opportunity to drive action on oral health
  • FDI Sports Dentistry
    05/29/2019
    Poor oral hygiene severely impacts training and athletic performance
  • FDI publication_Annual Reports
    05/29/2019
    New publication alert: FDI 2018 Annual Report now online
  • FDI interviews_Dr Alan Budenz
    05/15/2019
    Cadaver workshop helps advance participants’ anaesthesia skills
  • FDI webinar
    05/01/2019
    Webinar: What dentists need to know about the Minamata Convention on Mercury
  • FDI_oral health and tobacco
    05/01/2019
    #WorldNoTobaccoDay: FDI highlights the role of practitioners in fight for tobacco control
  • FDI event_World Day for Health and Safety at Work
    04/28/2019
    FDI announces new partnership with Morita on World Day for Health and Safety at Work
  • FDI_IADS
    04/25/2019
    Op-ed: Dental students advocate for primary health coverage to include oral health
  • FDI Smile Around the World
    04/11/2019
    FDI President Elect attends second-phase launch of Smile Around the World in China
  • FDI interview_Prof. Søren Jepsen
    04/09/2019
    Advocating early-stage treatment and improved patient care
  • FDI_universal health coverage
    04/03/2019
    Oral health must be integrated into universal health coverage #WorldHealthDay
  • FDI Mouth Heroes
    04/03/2019
    Mouth Heroes for Schools: helping teachers give lessons on good oral health
  • FDI World Oral Health Day Say Ahh
    04/03/2019
    How did you celebrate World Oral Health Day? Let us know, win a prize!
  • FDI Paritcipants of the Brush Day & Night project in Nigeria
    03/26/2019
    Reporting back from Brazzaville: FDI attends WHO capacity-building workshop on oral health
  • FDI interview_Dr Urs R. Brodbeck
    03/14/2019
    Unveiling a new electrolytic treatment for peri-implantitis
  • FDI_edodontics
    03/11/2019
    Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider patient health and well-being
  • FDI_World Oral Health Day
    03/05/2019
    These are the top five oral health pledges for policymakers on World Oral Health Day
  • FDI_World Dental Development Found
    03/05/2019
    FDI offers funding for innovative oral health projects around the world: Apply by 15 June
  • FDI World Oral Health Day Say Ahh
    03/05/2019
    This World Oral Health Day, inspire your patients to Act On Mouth Health
  • FDI Council member, Dr Alvi
    03/05/2019
    President of Pakistan promotes preventive care for optimal oral health
  • FDI_IDJ_Dr Duangporn Duangthip, Prof. Edward Chin Man Lo, Prof. Chun Hung Chu, Dr Sherry Shiqian Gao
    03/05/2019
    Mechanisms of silver diamine fluoride on arresting caries: a literature review
  • FDI Interview_Dr Christian Moussally
    02/14/2019
    Modern digital dentistry with Dr Christian Moussally
  • FDI network_Health Canada_Canada’s Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers
    02/05/2019
    Health Canada food guide says free sugars raise risk of tooth decay
  • FDI network_World Cancer Day
    02/04/2019
    On World Cancer Day, #ActOnMouthHealth
  • FDI partner_GSK
    02/04/2019
    GSK steps up to support new FDI project on partially dentate patients
  • FDI interview_Dr Eduardo Mahn
    01/29/2019
    Mastering smile design with Dr Eduardo Mahn
  • FDI Smile Around the World_China
    01/23/2019
    Smile Around the World re-activates in China, seeks to improve oral health of schoolchildren
  • FDI WOHD checklist
    01/09/2019
    Checklists motivate people to Act on Mouth Health for World Oral Health Day
  • FDI IDJ
    01/08/2019
    New year, new editions: Interview with International Dental Journal Editor-in-Chief Prof. Ira Lamster
  • FDI Smile Award
    01/08/2019
    FDI Smile Award: supporting efforts to improve oral health through awarding grants for member projects
  • FDI partner_3M
    12/19/2018
    3M becomes a World Oral Health Day supporter, affirms commitment to oral health for all
  • FDI_oral health and diabetes
    12/17/2018
    Regular dental check-ups for healthy gums may help manage type 2 diabetes
  • FDI interview_ Dr Jurgen Fedderwitz
    12/10/2018
    ‘Learning from the best!’ with Dr Jürgen Fedderwitz
  • FDI_Antimicrobial resistance
    12/05/2018
    Reporting back from the Call to Action on Antimicrobial Resistance in Accra, Ghana
  • FDI advocacy_Minamata Convention on Mercury
    12/05/2018
    Countries meet to accelerate implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
  • FDI network event_United Arab Emirates International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition
    12/03/2018
    AEEDC Dubai promises ‘education and innovation transfer’ for its 23rd edition
  • FDI_WOHD_Say Ahh
    11/19/2018
    World Oral Health Day celebration leaves lasting impact, sparks government action on oral health
  • FDI interview_Dr Roger Macias
    11/14/2018
    Listening and learning from the very best in the world
  • FDI project_Brush Day and Nigth
    11/07/2018
    Can Brush Day & Night be replicated in your country? A focus on the methodology and its impact
  • FDI Speaker of the General Assembly Susie Sanderson
    11/07/2018
    Available Now: 2018 FDI Council and Standing Committee Election Results
  • FDI network_Ministry of Health of Portugal
    11/07/2018
    A great win for Portugal: Ministry of Health brings dentists into primary health centres
  • FDI seminar_sugar
    11/07/2018
    Sugars expert Prof. Paula Moynihan talks tooth decay and other NCDs in 12 December webinar
  • FDI_webinar
    10/25/2018
    Register for the FDI-NCD Alliance webinar on collaborating for better health outcomes
  • FDI ADA World Dental Congress
    10/17/2018
    FDI President Dr Kathryn Kell returns home for FDI World Dental Congress 2019 San Francisco
  • FDI WOHD_Say Ahh
    10/12/2018
    World Oral Health Day 2019 ‘Say Ahh: Act on Mouth Health’ campaign calls for concrete action for good oral health
  • FDI netwrok_UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases
    10/11/2018
    UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases falls short on delivering action
  • FDI_oral cancer and alcohol
    10/11/2018
    Lancet report ties alcohol use to oral cancer – even moderate consumption is not without risk
  • FDI policy statements
    10/11/2018
    FDI publishes 10 new policy statements, demonstrating global consensus on key oral health issues
  • FDI Smile Award 2019
    10/11/2018
    Call to all FDI National Dental Associations: Apply by 30 November for the FDI Smile Award
  • FDI Dental Ethics Manual
    09/08/2018
    Second edition of Dental Ethics Manual launched at FDI World Dental Congress
  • FDI World Dental Congress Buenos Aires
    09/08/2018
    FDI reports on key outcomes of 2018 World Dental Congress
  • FDI
    09/08/2018
    FDI and ICHOM present Standard Set of Adult Oral Health Measures
  • FDI GPHP experts
    09/06/2018
    GPHP experts host symposium at FDI WDC and introduce practical guide
  • FDI World Oral Health Forum
    09/05/2018
    Advocacy leaflet and Roadmap for Healthy Ageing released at 2018 World Oral Health Forum
  • FDI_Oral cancer
    09/05/2018
    Oral cancer chairside guide now available online
  • FDI Smile Award_ Indian Dental Association (IDA) and New Zealand Dental Association
    09/04/2018
    FDI evaluates Caries Prevention Partnership chairside guide, grants Smile Awards
  • FDI interview_PROF. MARZENA DOMINIAK
    08/14/2018
    Anaesthesia and pharmacology headline Year-in-Review session
  • FDI network_UN HLM on NCDs
    08/08/2018
    FDI calls for inclusion of oral health in the NCD response at UN Civil Society Hearing
  • FDI World Dental Congress Buenos Aires 2
    08/08/2018
    Countdown to annual FDI World Dental Congress
  • FDI_IDJ
    09/06/2017
    Browse the special virtual issue of the International Dental Journal on oral health for older adults