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ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programmes

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Ergonomics and posture guidelines
Ergonomics and posture guidelines for oral health professionals
Brochure

These guidelines highlight the importance of ergonomics in the dental workplace. They provide oral health professionals with guidance on how to strike a balance between maintaining a good posture and providing efficient treatment.

Teledentistry Factsheet
Evidence-based use of teledentistry in oral health services
Fact sheet

An overview of the existing evidence-based literature on the use of teledentistry in oral health services, to guide dentists on how they can utilize teledentistry in their practice.

Executive summary white paper on dental caries prevention and management_white paper
Dental caries (Tooth decay)
Executive summary white paper on dental caries prevention and management
White paper

The CPP White Paper addresses 13 key issues for advancing a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to caries care, and provides clear action points to drive this change.

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø&IADR_AdvocacyBriefing_Oral_Health_in_Humanitarian_Settings.pdf
Oral health and general health
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø & IADR Advocacy Briefing Oral Health in Humanitarian Settings
Access to Oral Health Care
Access to Oral Health
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Access to Oral Health Care
White paper
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø African strategy for oral health_Addressing the specific needs of the continent_journal article
Oral health and general health
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø African strategy for oral health: Addressing the specific needs of the continent
Journal article

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø defined a strategy for the development of oral health in Africa during the 2013 'African Summit' held in 2013 which gathered presidents from 16 African ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø National Dental Associations, ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø stakeholders, the World Health Organization and government delegates.

150 Session of WHO¡¯s Executive Board (EB150)
Non-communicable disease (NCDs)
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø and IADR statement on EB150 Item 7 - NCD implementation road map 2023¨C2030
Statement

150th Session of WHO¡¯s Executive Board (EB150) agenda item 7 on NCDs ¡ª (a) 
Draft implementation road map 2023¨C2030 for the global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013¨C2030

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø and IADR statement on Item 15.2 Well-being and health promotion
Statement
Annual Report 2015_annual reports
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2015

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø in 2015 was characterized by optimism. Financially, we started off predicting a small surplus, which turned out to be larger than expected at the close of the year. By the year-end, we also had a comfortable level of reserves.

Annual Report 2016_annual reports
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2016

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2016.

Annual Report 2017_annual reports
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2017

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2017.

Annual Report 2018_annual reports
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2018

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2018.

Annual Report 2019_annual reports
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2019

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2019.

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2020
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2020

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2020.

Annual Report 2021
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2021

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2021.

 

Annual Report 2022
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2022

An in-depth review of the programmes, events and finances of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation for 2022.

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2023_FINAL.pdf
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2023

A comprehensive report of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation's activities, initiatives and financial performance throughout 2023

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2024
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2024

A comprehensive report of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation's activities, initiatives and financial performance throughout 2024

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2025 cover
Annual report
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Annual Report 2025

A comprehensive report of ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø World Dental Federation's activities, initiatives and financial performance throughout 2025.

Toothbrushing
Toothbrushing
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Consensus on Toothbrushing Chairside Guide
Chairside guide
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Global Periodontal Health Project_survey
Periodontal (Gum) disease
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø Global Periodontal Health Project 2017 NDA survey
Survey

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø conducted a survey among its 150 members on periodontal health and found that, from the 61 National Dental Associations (NDAs) who took part, only 40% have a national monitoring and evaluation plan of periodontal disease.

ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø GPHP Project - Educational Slides Deck FINAL.pdf
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø GPHP Project - Educational Slides Deck
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø OHAP Exercise Brochure
Oral health for an ageing population
ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø OHAP Exercise Brochure
Brochure

This brochure provides oral function exercises to be performed regularly by older adults to help maintain their oral health and prevent signs of oral function decline.