Governance

  • Ðǿմ«Ã½ Constitution
    Constitution

    The organization’s system of governance and operations is rooted in its core values: commitment to members; integrity; a culture of inclusiveness; excellence; and ethical behaviour.

  • General Assembly
    General Assembly

    The Ðǿմ«Ã½ General Assembly (GA) is the supreme legislative and governing body of Ðǿմ«Ã½. The GA sets Ðǿմ«Ã½ policies, the strategic plan, missions and aims, and monitors progress on their achievement.

Leadership
  • Council

    Council leads Ðǿմ«Ã½ in harmony with its vision and mission. 
     

  • Council Committees

    The three Council Committees are composed of members of the Council, each with different powers and functions.

  • Standing Committees

    Ðǿմ«Ã½ has five Standing Committees, each with a particular sphere of activity and expertise. 

  • Reference Committees

    The General Assembly (GA) may appoint Reference Committees to expedite the work of the GA and to allow for in-depth debate between meetings on issues such as finances, budget, and contentious matters.

  • Working Groups

    Task Teams and Working Groups may be established by Council to consider matters that do not fall within the purview of any Standing Committee.

  • Honorary members

    The prestigious List of Dr Charles Godon Medal of Honour recognizes individuals who have made distinguished contributions to Ðǿմ«Ã½.

  • Past presidents

    Consult the list of Ðǿմ«Ã½ World Dental Federation's past presidents.  
     

  • Special Committees

    Special Committees are established by Council to consider matters that are not under the purview of any Standing Committee.

Ðǿմ«Ã½ Sections
  • Ðǿմ«Ã½ SDFDS logo
    Section of Defense Forces Dental Services

    The Defense Forces Dental Services Section provides a world forum for the exchange of ideas, innovations and concepts within the areas of Defense Forces Dental Services.

  • Ðǿմ«Ã½ Section - CDODPH logo
    Section of Chief Dental Officers/Dental Public Health

    The Section of Chief Dental Officers/Dental Public Health brings together Chief Dental Officers from around the world as well as researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners and representatives of organizations engaged in dental public health.

  • Ðǿմ«Ã½ Section - WDW logo
    Women Dentists Worldwide

    Women Dentists Worldwide exists to facilitate contacts between women worldwide and enhance their full participation in all branches of the profession.