PRESS RELEASE

 

Cancelled – Conference for Oral Health in the Americas

Ferney-Voltaire, FRANCE/Washington D.C., USA, 2 April2008 – The FDI World Dental Federation and the Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office for the World Health Organization (WHO/PAHO), regret to announce today that the Conference for Oral Health in the Americas, previously scheduled for November 2008, has been cancelled. Both organisations remain committed to improving oral health in the region and will continue their efforts and engagement with all stakeholders in this context.

About the FDI World Dental Federation
The FDI World Dental Federation is the worldwide, authoritative and independent voice of dentistry. With more than 190 member associations in more than 135 countries around the world, it represents more than one million dentists internationally. For more information about the FDI, please visit the FDI website at www.fdiworldental.org.  

About the Pan American Health Organization
The Pan American Health Organization serves as the regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization. It works with all the countries of the Americas to improve the health and raise the living standards of their peoples.

Contact Information
FDI World Dental Federation
13 Chemin du Levant, l'Avant Centre
F-01210 Ferney-Voltaire, FRANCE
Telephone: +33 4 50 40 50 50
Fax: +33 4 50 40 55 55
Website: www.fdiworldental.org

Dr Habib Benzian, Development and Public Health Manager
hbenzian@fdiworldental.org

Christina Lee Thorsen, Communications Coordinator
cthorsen@fdiworldental.org