Policy Statements

One of the goals of ǿմý World Dental Federation is to develop and disseminate policies, standards and information related to all aspects of oral healthcare around the world. It does this through the publication of ǿմý Policy Statements: declarations that lay out the current thinking on various issues related to oral health, oral health policies and the dental profession.

ǿմý Policy Statements are put together through consultation, discussion and consensus amongst leading dental experts from around the world. Many statements are the result of projects carried out by ǿմý's Standing Committees, whilst others are produced in collaboration with organizations such as the World Health Organization.

Policy Statement Toolkit

How national dental associations can use ǿմý Policy Statements to promote oral health.


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Title Committee Congress Date adopted Date revised
The Role of Dentists and Members of the Dental Team During Infectious Diseases Outbreaks Public Health Committee 2021 Sydney 2021
The Role of Oral Health Practitioners in Tobacco Cessation Public Health Committee 2021 Sydney 2021
The Role of Supervision in Dentistry Dental Practice Committee 2000 Paris, 2025 Shanghai 2000 2025
The Role of Vaccinations in Protecting the Dental Team Dental Practice Committee 2022 Geneva 2022
The Use of Topical Fluoride for Caries Prevention Public Health Committee 2000 Paris, 2025 Shanghai 2000 2025
Tooth wear Science Committee 2023 Sydney 2023
Topical and Systemic Antibiotics in the Management of Periodontal Diseases Science Committee 2003 Sydney, 2007 Dubai 2003 2007
Topical and Systemic Fluorides in Children with Renal Diseases Science Committee 2003 Sydney, 2009 Singapore 2003 2009
Use of Academic, Professional and Honorary Titles Education Committee 2009 Singapore 2009
Use of Acupuncture in Dentistry Science Committee 2002 Vienna, 2008 Stockholm 2002 2008