J R Gurenlian1. 1. International Federation of Dental Hygienists, Haddonfield, NJ 08033, USA. jargphd@verizon.net
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The 2007 International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) House of Delegates participated in a two day forum to discuss professional topics of interest and to provide a focus for the direction of the profession and the IFDH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Delegates were asked to select a work group of interest based on four main topics: promoting evidence-based dental hygiene practice, procedures, and products; disease prevention and health promotion for primary health care; promoting interprofessional collaboration; and, reframing dental hygiene education. Each work group was challenged to address key questions and create a summary statement with recommendations to the IFDH. RESULTS: Each work group identified numerous areas for professional growth and development and created a list of aspirations for the profession and the association to achieve. CONCLUSION: The IFDH has made a commitment to the HOD to incorporate proposed recommendations and future aspirations.
OBJECTIVES: The 2007 International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) House of Delegates participated in a two day forum to discuss professional topics of interest and to provide a focus for the direction of the profession and the IFDH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Delegates were asked to select a work group of interest based on four main topics: promoting evidence-based dental hygiene practice, procedures, and products; disease prevention and health promotion for primary health care; promoting interprofessional collaboration; and, reframing dental hygiene education. Each work group was challenged to address key questions and create a summary statement with recommendations to the IFDH. RESULTS: Each work group identified numerous areas for professional growth and development and created a list of aspirations for the profession and the association to achieve. CONCLUSION: The IFDH has made a commitment to the HOD to incorporate proposed recommendations and future aspirations.