Affiliates

International Federation of Dental Hygienists

Title International Federation of Dental Hygienists

The stated purposes of the federation are to:

Safeguard and defend the interests of the profession of dental hygiene, represent and advance the profession of dental hygiene.
Promote professional alliances with its association members as well as with other associations, federations and organisations whose objectives are similar.
Promote and coordinate the exchange of knowledge and information about the profession, its education, and its practice.
Promote access to quality preventive oral health services.
Increase public awareness that oral disease can be prevented through proven regimens.
Provide a forum for the understanding and discussion of issues pertaining to dental hygiene