FDI World Dental Federation articles

As an internationally active organisation, there is always something happening at FDI World Dental Federation. Stay up to date with the latest news from around the world here.

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 ...

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FDI offers COVID-19 guidance to dental professionals

GENEVA, Switzerland: The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak is causing significant disruption to dental practice worldwide. Oral health professionals, dental associations ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Good oral health as a positive part of ageing process

GENEVA, Switzerland: The world’s population is ageing, and experts predict that, by 2050, 25% of the world’s population—two billion people—will be ...

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Children with clefts to receive improved oral healthcare

GENEVA, Switzerland/NEW YORK, US: Orofacial clefts are the most common birth defects in the US. Children with orofacial clefts can be at an increased risk ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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FDI survey highlights low level of oral care access for refugees

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to recent estimates from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are more than 70 million forcibly displaced...

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World of dentistry meets in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: “Be a part of something extraordinary” is the theme of the 2019 American Dental Association (ADA) FDI World Dental Congress, which ...

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Poor oral hygiene may impair training and athletic performance

GENEVA, Switzerland: With the summer sports season in full swing, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has partnered with Sunstar to release a series of sports...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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