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  The second iADH Fellowship Award Ceremony took place on the 29 of September 2024 during the 27th iADH conference in Seoul. On this occasion, 21 out of 40 applicants were recognized. Most of them were able to attend Seoul and pick up their certificate in person. Our sincere congratulations to all of the recipients. We… Continue reading The second fellowship award ceremony

On May 15 and 16, Oral-B in partnership with the International Association for Disability and Oral Health iADH held its ‘Championing the perfect clean for all’ event in Amsterdam. Over 130 guests heard from an inspiring panel of speakers, including Pedro Diz Dios and Johanna Norderyd for iADH. Now in its second year, the “Big… Continue reading Oral B – iADH event in Amsterdam

Last Friday took place the academic appointment as University Full Professor to Dr. Francisco Javier Rodríguez Lozano from the Murcia University. Dr Lozano was president of the Spanish Society of Dentistry and Disability (SEOENE) between 2021 and 2023 and organizer of the national congress in 2023. From iADH we congratulate him for this achievement. It… Continue reading Academic appointment as Murcia University Full Professor to Dr. Francisco Javier Rodríguez Lozano

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe is pleased to welcome the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) as their newest Associate Member. The iADH is dedicated to enhancing the oral health and quality of life of individuals with special healthcare needs. The primary objective of iADH is to advocate for and… Continue reading iADH signs MOU with European Platform for Better Health

Open call for IADH Fellowships 2024 iADH is delighted to announce the launch of its fellowship programme for 2024. There are many benefits to becoming an IADH Fellow and any iADH Member who has held their membership for at least three years is eligible to apply. The fellowship is open to iADH members from all… Continue reading Open Call for iADH Fellowship 2024

Dear iADH members, Our Paris meeting was so inspiring that it printed a higher meaning for resuming our activities when we returned to our respective working posts. The message was straight forward: We should intensify our efforts for equity in access to and provision of oral care, for and together with people with disabilities. There… Continue reading A Letter from iADH President Gustavo Molina

iADH Researchers will be featured in 2 Symposia at iADR in Bogota, Colombia Symposia (1)  United Nations Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities: Meeting needs through research by the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. Organizers: Gustavo Molina / Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig  – Chair: Carilynne Yaraskavitch Topics and speakers: (full details here Symposium… Continue reading Join iADH Members Showcasing their Research in Disability and Oral Health at IADR

  The iADH was delighted to receive applications from large number of members who applied to become a member of their INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IAC) who have a key role in shaping the Organisation and ensuring its cultural relevance. Following adjudication and evaluation, the successful new members of the IAC who will hold their posts… Continue reading iADH Welcome the New Members of the International Advisory Committee

The iADH is calling for expressions of interest from iADH members who are wishing to get involved in this important commitee. The iAC meets online every two months and advises the executive on cultural matters and acts as a major communication channel for our members across  their region Following the end of their 4 year… Continue reading Application Date extended to January 7th – International Advisory Commitee – Call for Interest

On the 15th November Sirona Academy invited 3 members of iADH to talk about the urgent need to educate future dental care providers to be confident and competent to make reasonable adjustments provide inclusive care for people with disabilities. Prof Mark Wolfe from USA chaired a panel which included Professor Alison Dougall (Past President iADH)… Continue reading iADH Education in the Media – Bridging Inequalities

In 2021, whilst organising the iADH Congress in Paris,  the French association SOSS simultaneously undertook a collaborative piece of work collecting testimonies and proposals from people with disabilities, family caregivers (professional or family), health professionals from the health, liberal or medico-social sector, alongside  the opinions of organizations representing people and professionals as well as the… Continue reading Advocacy in Action by SOSS following iADH 2022

If you missed the iADH Conference 2022 in Paris or want to revisit the opening ceremony then you can watch it here. We will be releasing recordings of the 5 keynotes ..with a new talk released each Friday over the next month.The first keynote speaker (44m into the you tube clip )was Phillippe Aubert, using… Continue reading NEWS – Watch the Opening Ceremony of iADH Conference 2022 including the first keynote speaker Phillipe Aubert…defining quality of care.

IADH wishes to congratulate Trudy Lin who is an Adelaide dentist dedicated to working with patients with disabilities. She was chosen as one of 10 Australians to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London after an invitation from Buckingham Palace. Dr Lin, who is a member of iADH and a specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, delivers… Continue reading Congratulations to Trudy Lin, iADH Member from Adelaide Australia

The abstract book for the iADH Conference was published by Frontiers in Medicine and was edited by Dr Sharat Chandra Pani from London Ontario. In addition to Dr Chandra Pani’s labour of love, thanks must also go out to ; Prof. Andreas Schulte, Prof. Blanaid Daly, Dr. Caoimhin Mac Giolla Phadraig, Prof. Colman McGrath, Prof.… Continue reading iADH Scientific Abstract Book, Paris 2022

  Professor Shelagh Thompson was awarded Honorary Life Membership of iADH at Paris 2022. Shelagh is a former President of the British Society for Disability and Oral Health and has been their Council member for the past 6 years. She was a former. editor of their Journal of Disability and Oral Health collaborating with iADH… Continue reading Shelagh Thompson awarded Honorary Life Membership of iADH 2022

The first members of iADH were awarded a Fellowship celebrating excellence in Clinical Care, Research, Education , Advocacy, and iADH Community Activity. A joyous Ceremony celebrating their achievements was held in Paris. There will be a new call for fellows in September 2023 and preparation webinars will be held for interested iADH members who have… Continue reading Photos of the first iADH Fellowship Ceremony, celebrating excellence….

24th-26th AugustIADH 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSParis, FRANCE This successful event entitled ‘Quality Matters’ was organised by SOSS our National Member Organisation in France and was attended by 500 delegates from 29 countries. You can watch a short movie that was filmed over the three days of the conference to give an overview and download a copy… Continue reading IADH 26TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS, Paris – watch the movie and download the abstract book here

Gustavo Molina, the incoming President of IADH was inagurated during the General Assembly of iADH in Paris on Thursday 26th August 2022. He delighted the members by singing a song by the great Argentinean singer Mercedes Sosa after his emotional presidential address which you can read below.. This cultually significant song was chosen to represent… Continue reading Introducing Dr Gustavo Molina – Incoming President IADH 2022-24

IADH are delighted to announce the winners of the research competitions. The head judges Professor Pedro Diz Dios and Professor Bláthnaid Daly presented prizes to the delighted winners during the General Assembly at iADH Paris2022 Congratulations to: BEST Basic Research (oral) – Masahiro Watanabe (Japan) BEST Early Career (oral) – Jessica Venco (Italy) BEST Public Health… Continue reading Results are in for the iADH Research Competition 2022

At the opening ceremony of iADH2022 in Paris a partnership was announced between iADH and Oral B. Together they plan to address inequitable oral health outcomes for people with disabilities through research, education, innovation and advocacy. Read More