Governance

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

Leadership
  • Council

    Council leads Ðǿմ«ý 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«ý 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«ý.

  • Past presidents

    Consult the list of Ðǿմ«ý 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«ý Sections
  • Ðǿմ«ý SDFDS logo
    Section of Defence Forces Dental Services

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

  • Ðǿմ«ý 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«ý 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.