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Toothy Tigers: encouraging good oral hygiene habits across communities
… the frequency and amount of sugar consumed and visiting the dentist regularly. They also offer advice on cultivating good …
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World Oral Health Day celebration leaves lasting impact, sparks government action on oral health
… of good oral health education. One play depicted a family with limited oral health knowledge: When a young boy … to go to a dental clinic where he is promptly treated by a dentist. According to ZIDA, this is how many families approach …
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How we can all help improve standards of care for children with clefts to optimize their oral health
… of an education platform of recorded sessions and family-focused instructional videos on cleft oral health. "At …
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From displacement to dental leadership: an inspirational journey for dentists and their teams
… the post-election tribal clashes and widespread violence, my family was displaced, forced to become internal refugees in our … I encourage every dental student, hygienist, therapist, dentist, and researcher reading this to never give up. If you …
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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
… responsibility for oral health lies with the paediatric dentist and later the orthodontist, and caries prevention … There is a strong case for ensuring that every child or family should be advised or provided with psycho-social …
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Recent developments in the field of Paediatric Dentistry
… Surgery, University of Malta and works as a paediatric dentist in a family group private practice where she offers dental treatment …
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Laminate Veneers , Solutions for Compromised Smiles I
… result in  more fine esthetics, but is it applicable to your family members. Managing gummy smiles and Cleft lip and palate …
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Am I good enough? The power of sharing a story: available now on the Dental Check-up podcast
… mental health series, and hear the fascinating story of one dentist’s struggles to regain his confidence. Recently FDI … Dental Check-up podcast with your colleagues, friends and family today. Stay tuned for the last episode of the mental …
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FDI member National Dental Associations conduct tobacco cessation workshops
… prosthodontists, paedodontists, oral pathologists and family dentists in a hybrid programme. Training a broad range …
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Op-ed: Dental students advocate for primary health coverage to include oral health
… health care (PHC). Attending the conference as a young dentist and youth delegate, I was disappointed that oral health … PHC facilities consist of community health workers, family doctors, and nurses. Unfortunately, in most countries, …