MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

At the close of the Dubai Congress last October, we realized that the FDI had reached the historic milestone of representing more than one million dentists worldwide. This is both a huge asset and a tremendous responsibility for FDI. Maintaining our profile as a credible global health organisation requires demonstrated support of this magnitude. By increasing our membership we must also accept the obligation to ensure that our Council and Committee structure is representative of the cultural and professional diversity of our membership.

DR JOHN HUNT APPOINTED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Following the termination of Dr JT Barnard as Executive Director in November, Dr John Hunt has been appointed by FDI Council as Interim Executive Director. Dr Hunt brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as FDI speaker for six years. He was the Chief Executive and Secretary of the British Dental Association for many years and he is a member of the Appointments Committee of the General Dental Council. He is an Honorary Member of the American Dental Association, a Vice-President of the Commonwealth Dental Association and a Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice in the United Kingdom.

DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF UPDATE

Mr Jon Crail has been appointed FDI Development & Public Health Coordinator. He will be reporting directly to Dr Habib Benzian, FDI Development and Public Health Manager and will also work closely with Ms Gina Ivosevic, Live.Learn.Laugh. Project Coordinator.

HIGH MEDIA COVERAGE FROM CONFERENCE ON ORAL HEALTH THROUGH FLUORIDE

In September of last year, the FDI, the World Health Organization, the International Association for Dental Research and the Chinese Stomatological Association held a joint-Conference on Oral Health through Fluoride for China and Southeast Asia. More than 100 dental experts participated in the conference. They confirmed in a final conference declaration that fluoride toothpaste remains the most widespread and significant form of prevention of tooth decay used worldwide and that it is the most rigorously evaluated vehicle for fluoride use.

2008 FDI ANNUAL WORLD DENTAL CONGRESS

24-27 SEPTEMBER
STOCKHOLM: The City of all Senses

The FDI Annual World Dental Congress (AWDC) plays an important role in the advancement of dentistry. This internationally recognised event, consisting of a world class scientific programme, World Dental Exhibition and World Dental Parliament, will be held in Stockholm, Sweden this year.

IDEM SINGAPORE – THE NUMBER ONE DENTAL EXHIBITION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

Visitors can now register online for the biggest IDEM to date - admission and catalogue free-of-charge

The biggest IDEM Singapore to date will be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center 4-6 April. Visitors can look forward to more than 320 exhibitors from around 35 countries as well as to a first-rate conference with top international speakers. The exhibitors will include the dental industry’s top companies, many of which will have considerably larger stands.

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