FDI completes three global tobacco cessation workshops for dental and medical practitioners
Tobacco use remains one of the leading global health challenges, and health professionals have a critical role to play in ending the tobacco epidemic. In response, FDI launched its Tobacco Cessation project in 2020 to equip oral health professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to offer effective cessation advice to their patients. Over the past four years, FDI has organized a series of capacity-building workshops with its member associations.
In the first half of 2025, the project successfully supported the organization of three workshops, training a total of 189 participants. These sessions provided both information on the effects of tobacco on oral health and practical guidance, notably through the 5 As and 5 Rs frameworks.
Tunisia held its workshop on 2nd May, welcoming 47 dental practitioners. Attendees particularly appreciated the interactive nature of the breakout sessions with role plays led by the experts’ team.
Photo credit: Ghassen Ibrahim
Initially planned in 2024, Lebanon held their workshop on 17th May 2025 with 42 people in attendance. It was an opportunity for medical professionals and academics to meet and discuss together the best methods and tools to tackle tobacco use. Participants noted it was the first event of its kind in the country.
Photo credit: Antoine Choufani
Chile hosted its session on 31st May, drawing no less than 100 participants. Many expressed a strong interest in engaging at the community level to raise awareness about tobacco's harmful effects.
Photo credit: Communications team of the Chilean Dental Association
Would you like to host a workshop in your country?
FDI is currently accepting applications from National Dental Associations (NDAs) for support in hosting Tobacco Cessation workshops in their countries. Please find more information about applications and workshop resources here.
The Tobacco Cessation project is supported by Lion Corporation.