International Association of Paediatric Dentistry

June 2023 • Online Issue

H i g h l i g h t s­­­­­­
Breaking New Ground: IAPD
Hosts Inaugural Fellowship
Exam in Paediatric Dentistry
IAPD Consensus
Recommendations 2022:
Strengthened with Evidence
Indicators and International
Consensus
News from 42 IAPD
National-Member Societies
IAPD 2nd Global Summit
2022: A Resounding Success
Thanks for joining us
at the highly anticipated
29th IAPD Congress
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International Association of Paediatric Dentistry Messages from the IAPD Online Issue

Ta b l e o f C o nte nt s President's Message the members of the administration and the examination
sections.

Dear friends and colleagues, Another achievement is the development of the 2022
Messages from the IAPD Consensus recommendation by the Science Committee
t is great to be in contact again after a very intense
• President's Message .............................................................................................................................. 1
• Secretary General's Message ......................................................................................................... 2
I and successful year for IAPD. Our annual newsletter
is a great channel of communications with our
led by Dr Norman Tinanoff. It is not easy to develop
recommendations that can be accepted globally. The
science committee called a group of experts, researchers,
• Honorary Editor's Report ................................................................................................................. 4 members and all the pediatric dentistry community and clinicians from all over the world to qualify the
around the globe. We are the global voice of oral recommendations. This document is very valuable
Activities & News of IAPD health in children, and the slogan is always in our for the pediatric dentists globally. The Consensus
• Breaking New Ground: IAPD Hosts Inaugural Fellowship Exam minds in every activity or decision we take. We do not recommendations have been published in our web page
in Paediatric Dentistry .......................................................................................................................... 6 only want a strong association but we also want to see in different languages and will be reviewed periodically

• IAPD Consensus Recommendations 2022: Strengthened with Evidence the impact that our association
has in the oral health of children
Indicators & International Consensus ......................................................................................... 18
• Meet the Science Committee 2021-2023 ................................................................................. 20
around the world. We believe that the unity
• IAPD Webinars: See You Online! .................................................................................................... 26 This past year was another year of paediatric dentists
• IAPD 2nd Global Summit: A Resounding Success ................................................................. 28 of full activities of IAPD. The IAPD is an important
Board and the Executive Committee contribution towards
A Global Voice of Paediatric Dentistry Activities had several meetings in person
and back to normal. During last
creating a better world.
• News from 42 National Member Societies ............................................................................... 38
year we had a board meeting in
• Upcoming Events ................................................................................................................................ 100
Rome in November, before the IAPD Global Summit, but Webinars were scheduled once a month with different
we met almost weekly with the Executive committee topics and speakers from all over the world. We found
Thanks for joining us at the highly anticipated
throughout the whole year virtually. This intense activity out that this activity was very successful and a great
29th IAPD Congress ................................................................................................................... 102 was very fruitful since we could plan and carry out our instrument for learning. The leadership and dedication of
plans successfully. It is interesting to note that in 2022 our education committee chair, Virinder Goyal, was a key
Thank You Note to Our Members ............................................................................. 103
we were almost back to normal and it was a blessing to to success. We will continue delivering webinars once a
have the chance to see each other again after the terrible month. We are also proud of the International Journal of
pandemic time. Pediatric Dentistry, the highest ranked Pediatric Dentistry
journal in the world. Donald Chi and the team of editors
IAPD want to recognize the knowledge and expertise
are doing a great effort to deliver a great product.
in Pediatric Dentistry, and for that reason, we initiated
Congratulations.
the preparation of a Fellowship certification program.
The mission of the fellowship is advancing children´s During these 2 years as president, I was honored to be
oral health by conferring fellowship to qualified dentists invited to several in person meetings around the world:
who meet standards of excellence and are committed to South Africa, India, Mexico, AAPD and also to virtual
continuous learning and improvement. The examination meetings in Philippines, Italy, ALOP, PDAA. In those
will be held on April 25th, and up until now it is being a meeting I had the chance to share with authorities of
Production by: Anna Maria Vierrou, Loraine Lugasi, Marcelo Bönecker, Lesley Jennings
Edited by: James Crall complete success, thanks to the leadership of Marcelo each region and listen to their opinions about IAPD and
Graphic design: Zoe Panagiotopoulou Bönecker, as chair of the Fellowship committee and all the situation of oral health of children in their regions. I

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also had the chance to talk about IAPD and to stimulate And of course, I want to thank our secretary general Ari decided upon”. IAPD strives to foster an environment of their dues up to date. In order to facilitate renewal
the participation of individuals around the world in IAPD Kupietzky who is the engine that moves IAPD. Ari is a inclusion and encourage all paediatric dentists to support of all memberships, both individual and NMS, IAPD
activities. It was great to have a meeting twice with the very enthusiastic, smart and hard work person and all of each other, regardless of nationality, gender, national has invested funds in developing a user-friendly web
presidents of EAPD Dr. Elias Berdouses and AAPD, Dr. us enjoy working together with him. These two years as or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other platform. If a society encounters any difficulties, please
Amr Moursi, in Lisbon, during the EAPD meeting, and in president have been very successful with Ari as Secretary status. contact the secretariat and assistance will be offered.
San Diego, during the AAPD meeting.
General. Thank you for al the hours devoted to IAPD. Our association has been very successful in promoting IAPD’s goals are twofold. On one hand to assist its
We are ready for our biennial meeting, the first one inclusion and international cooperation for over 50 years. members, dentists who treat children, and offer our
The world is going through difficult times. Every day we
in person after pandemic, and this time will be in the Our mutual collaboration has resulted in several scientific members services, scientific insights, news, learning,
see in the news wars, natural catastrophes, violence,
Netherlands. Our Dutch colleagues are preparing a great events taking place in all parts of the world. During and networking opportunities. Our association aims
discrimination, among others. Unfortunately, vulnerable
scientific and social program and I am sure that everyone our meetings, a friendly and family-like atmosphere
to promote, develop, and safeguard the specialty of
populations, such as children, are the most affected by dominates, allowing people to
will have a great time, specially after we have not seen
each other for so long. We hope that next year we these situations. We at IAPD condemn any event that develop warm and mutually
will restart with two very important activities: regional puts the well-being of children at risk. We believe that beneficial relationships across all
meeting and Teach the Teachers. the unity of pediatric dentists around the world, free cultures and complicated situations. Our association aims
I want to specially thank our board members who are
from politics, is an important contribution to a better Changing this inclusive atmosphere
would jeopardize the harmony and
to promote, develop, and
world and with a childhood that can grow up free and
finishing their term this year. Jim Crall as an editor,
healthy. status quo that we have worked safeguard the specialty
Young Kim, Norman Tinanoff, and Marietjie Weakley
as representatives of the nations. Thank you for all Thank you to all of you, members and friends of IAPD!
hard to achieve over the years.
of paediatric dentistry.
your work to make IAPD stronger than ever. My special Twenty years ago, IAPD Secretary
With all your support we are able to continue working to
mention to Dr. Marcelo Bönecker, not only a colleague General Gerry Wright wrote in his
improve our children oral health worldwide.
, but a good friend who is leaving the board after many message for the IAPD newsletter the following: paediatric dentistry. On the other hand, IAPD’s mission
years of fruitful work for IAPD. Thank you, Marcelo, for Jorge L. Castillo (Peru) is to improve and advance children’s oral health globally.
“IAPD is the only organization that represents our
giving your heart and soul for IAPD. You are the best. IAPD President Our secretariat and committees are constantly working
specialty globally. The organization can render assistance
on the former. To succeed in the latter, IAPD needs
to member nations when called upon… While I find it
expanded membership of both individual members and
distasteful to mention this at the outset of this message,
Secretary General's and relationships, we can support each other and offer
comfort and help.
the lack of dues payment from certain nations has been
NMS. Validation of our mandate is the participation of
dentists and societies throughout the world and their
Message Unfortunately, IAPD received calls to exclude and ban
a problem in recent years. The Board has agreed that
Article IV.5 of the Constitution has to be followed in these
commitment to the association.

Dear Colleagues, other members due to political reasons. matters. The Constitution states that a national member IAPD has been relentlessly working during the past year to
who is in two years arrears in dues cannot exercise rights provide its members with many services. Our website is
s we mark three years since the outbreak of IAPD stands firmly against any actions that may jeopardize
A the Coronavirus pandemic, we had hoped for a
year of stability and tranquility. Unfortunately, reality
the well-being of children and their caretakers, regardless
of political and racial issues. We believe that our members
of the Association. In other words, those nations will no
longer be members of IAPD… Hopefully, those in arrears
constantly under review and maintenance, the education
committee has organized excellent webinars, and lastly,
will update their dues as we do not like to lose member organization of the Rome Summit and Biennial Congress.
has been far from calm or quiet. World events have should embrace this statement as a demonstration
nations.”
caused many hardships. The war in Eastern Europe of humanitarian sensitivity. The IAPD Constitution Over 75 years ago a young American dentist named Sam
and earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have caused loss allows revocation of membership due to violation of At that time IAPD had only 44 National Member Harris had a dream, an international organization of
of life. Our hearts and minds go out to those affected. the association’s Constitution but not due to political Society Members (NMS); today IAPD’s numbers have children’s dentists. IAPD is the realization of that dream.
The financial insecurity of financial institutions and reasons. Article IV.5 states: “An Individual or National- almost doubled: 78 associations! This is an incredible
banks has directly impacted many of our members and Member Society allegedly violating the Constitution can achievement, however, twenty years later, the secretariat Together, we can make a difference!
their families. It is precisely during these hard times be suspended by the majority of those Council Members still reports a similar problem as written by Prof. Wright Ari Kupietzky
that our IAPD family stay unified. Through our network present and voting, until his, her or its final exclusion is in 2003. I appeal to all our member societies to keep IAPD Secretary General

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Honorary Editor's including in national oral health policy development and

implementation.”
in improving children’s oral health in ways other than i World Health Organization. Draft Global Oral Health Action
Plan (2023–2030). 11 January 2023. Available at: https://
Report
delivering clinical dental services. Now is the time for IAPD
and its National Society Members to act strategically and www.who.int/publications/m/item/draft-global-oral-
The WHO Draft Action Plan calls on governments to ensure
collectively to take advantage of this golden opportunity health-action-plan-(2023-2030) [accessed April 10, 2023].
Critical Next Steps in Carrying Out the Global that 80% of the global population is entitled to essential

Oral Health Agenda oral health care services’ to achieve Universal Health afforded by global efforts being undertaken by the WHO ii FDI World Dental Federation. Exciting news: FDI’s response
Coverage (UHC) for oral health by 2030. Which, of course, and its member nations throughout the world. Such to WHO’s draft global oral health action plan makes an impact.
n last year’s Honorary Editor article for the IAPD
I pre-Congress newsletter, I highlighted a World
Health Organization (WHO) Resolution on Oral Health,
begs the question, “Who will define essential oral health
services for children in member nations throughout the
momentous opportunities don’t occur often.
Jim Crall
January 31, 2023. Available at: https://www.fdiworlddental.
org/exciting-news-fdis-response-whos-draft-global-oral-
global community?”. Echoing the theme I expressed in my
IAPD Honorary Editor health-action-plan-makes-impact [accessed April 10, 2023].
which was adopted in May, 2021. The WHO Oral Health 2022 IAPD newsletter article, this clearly is an opportunity
Resolution recommends a shift from the traditional for IAPD and IAPD National Society Members to play a
curative approach towards a preventive approach that strong leadership role on behalf of children’s oral health.
includes promotion of oral health
within the family, schools and Oral health should be firmly
workplaces, and includes timely,
embedded within the non-
comprehensive and inclusive oral
communicable disease agenda
healthcare within the primary
and that oral healthcare
health-care system. The Resolution
also affirms that oral health
interventions should be
should be firmly embedded within
included in universal health
the non-communicable disease coverage programs.
agenda and that oral healthcare
interventions should be included in universal health Every three years (starting in 2024), WHO will submit a
coverage programs. comprehensive report on progress on implementing the
Global Oral Health Action Plan, including collation of data
Member nations subsequently requested WHO to
on 11 core indicators and progress achieved towards the
develop a draft global strategy on tackling oral diseases for
global targets. For example, Core Indicator B.1. includes
consideration by WHO governing bodies in 2022; and by
measures of (a) untreated dental caries of deciduous teeth
2023, to translate the global strategy into an action plan for
and (b) untreated dental caries of permanent teeth. Other
oral health. WHO responded to the request by producing
Core and Complementary Indicators focus on reduction
drafts of both requested documents, which were shared
of sugar intake, national guidance on optimal fluoride
with stakeholders for review and feedback (and can be
delivery, use of fluoride toothpastes, and plans to ensure
viewed via the link in the endnote below ). The World
an adequate workforce trained to respond to population
Dental Federation (FDI) provided input and reported that
oral health needs.
it is pleased that the revised version of WHO’s draft Global
Oral Health Action Plan (2023 – 2030) “proposes a more Annual reports by IAPD National Society Members
prominent leadership role for oral health professionals, highlight multiple ways that national societies are involved

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Breaking New Ground:

IAPD Hosts Inaugural
Fellowship Exam in
Paediatric Dentistry
he International Association of Pediatric Dentistry comprehensive understanding of scientific, biological,
T (IAPD) is proud that dental professionals
worldwide are in the process of becoming the first
and clinical principles but also the skills to apply that
knowledge effectively.
IAPD Fellows in 2023. On April 25th, the IAPD hosted
Becoming an IAPD Fellow allows you to use the
the initial qualifying exam for this esteemed program.
postnominal letters FIAPD after your name, signifying
We are delighted to announce that out of over 200
your exceptional expertise in pediatric dentistry. The
applications received from 30 countries, 93 candidates
program is designed to promote excellence in the field
qualified to sit the exam.
and foster international collaboration by encouraging
The exam is one of the essential prerequisites for ongoing learning and knowledge renewal.
obtaining the IAPD Fellowship. It evaluates the
candidates' contemporary knowledge of pediatric
Preparing for and maintaining the IAPD
dentistry, based on current literature and the Fellowship
IAPD Foundational Articles and Consensus The preparation process for the IAPD Fellowship is an
Recommendations, a valuable resource freely exciting journey. After obtaining a dental license and
available on the IAPD website: https://iapdworld.org/ gaining practical experience, applicants must build
publications/iapd-consensus-recommendations/ a portfolio of 16 continuing education credits within
Introducing the IAPD Fellowship 24 months by attending pediatric dentistry-related
events. Finally, candidates must pass the qualifying
The IAPD Fellowship is a highly respected program
exam mentioned above.
that targets pediatric and general dentists committed
to serving children globally. The program signifies that Once inducted, the renewal process for the Fellowship
the Fellow possesses cutting-edge, internationally is ongoing and continuous. Fellows must demonstrate
recognized knowledge of pediatric dentistry and evidence of an active dental license and annually
remains dedicated to continuous professional accumulate Continuing Education (CE) hours,
development and the field's advancement. submitting the necessary documentation to keep their
Fellowship status current.
The Fellowship is administered and governed by a
professional, independent examination committee. A The IAPD congratulates the first cohort of Fellowship
dedicated team of pediatric dentists and researchers candidates and anticipates the results with excitement
from around the world worked tirelessly to ensure over the next few months. We trust that the IAPD
that successful candidates demonstrate not only a Fellowship will have a significant impact on global

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pediatric dentistry development and create future Ari Kupietzky Examination Chair & Section Heads
leaders in the field. IAPD Secretary
Kaaren Vargas Lawrence Yanover
General
A tribute to those who made the IAPD Chair of the Head of Section:
(Israel)
Examination Preventive and
Fellowship possible
Committee Minimally Invasive
As the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (USA/Peru) Dentistry
(IAPD) celebrates the success of its inaugural Fellowship (Canada)

exam, it is important to take a moment to express our

deepest gratitude to the volunteers who made it all
possible. Winston Churchill once famously said, "We Virinder Goyal
IAPD Chair, Education Catherine Hong Anja Heilmann
make a living by what we get, but we make a life by
Committee Head of Section: Head of Section:
what we give." The volunteers who worked tirelessly
(India) Special Needs and Population Oral
to establish and administer the IAPD Fellowship have
Paediatric Medicine Health (Public/
truly given of themselves to advance the field of (Singapore) Community
paediatric dentistry. Their passion, hard work, and Dentistry)
selflessness have laid the foundation for an excellent (UK)
international Fellowship program. IAPD would like
to express its heartfelt gratitude to the Fellowship
Jorge Castillo
Committee, Examination Section Heads, and Advisors Evelina Hristova Daniela R. Silva
IAPD President
for making this possible! (Peru) Kratunova Head of Section:
Head of Section: Restorative Dentistry
IAPD Fellowship Committee Dental and Oral and Treatment
Trauma Planning
The IAPD Fellowship Committee would like to thank and
(USA) (USA/Brazil)
acknowledge the expertise and input of the following
Section Heads who have made this examination
possible.

Marcelo Bönecker Norman Tinanoff Jorge Castillo Janice Townsend

IAPD Immediate IAPD Chair, Science Head of Section: Head of Section:
Past President, Committee Growth and Behaviour Guidance
Chair of the (USA) Development (USA)
Fellowship (Peru)
Committee
(Brazil)

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Advisors Consultant at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry,

Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide (Australia)
List of IAPD Fellows 2023
The IAPD Fellowship Committee would like to thank
and acknowledge the expertise and input of the Dr. Rohaida Abdul Dr. Alhassan Alshehri
Restorative Dentistry and Treatment
following advisors and question writers who made this Halim Second Health
Planning
examination possible. Associate Professor, Cluster, Ministry Of
Chanel McCreedy, USA
Faculty Of Dentistry Health
Behaviour Guidance School of Dental Sciences, Former Pre-Doctoral
(Malaysia) (Kingdom Of Saudi
Ehsan Azadani, USA Director, Pediatric Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry,
Arabia)
Assistant Professor – Pediatric Dentistry The Ohio State Northern Board Director, California Society Pediatric
University | Nationwide Children’s Hospital (USA) Dentistry, Private Practice, San Jose (USA)
Erin L. Gross, USA Dental and Oral Trauma
Assistant Professor-Clinical College of Dentistry Division
Rona Leith, Ireland
of Pediatric Dentistry The Ohio State University (USA) Dr. Alwaleed Dr. Mihaela Anchidin
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, Trinity College,
Beau D. Meyer, USA University of Dublin (Ireland) Abushanan Msc. Zahnklinik
Assistant Professor College of Dentistry Division of Prince Sattam Bin Für Kinder Und
Sahar Alrayyes, USA
Pediatric Dentistry The Ohio State University (USA)
Clinical Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, UIC College of Abdulaziz University Jugendliche
Growth and Development Dentistry (USA) (Saudi Arabia) (Switzerland)
Carlos Flores Mir, Canada Brittaney Hill, USA
Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry – Dentistry Clinical Assistant Professor, UIC College of Dentistry,
Dept, University of Alberta (Canada) Pediatric Dentistry (USA)
Emery Alvarez, Colombia
Director de Postgrado em Odontopediatria
Dr. Sonu Acharya Dr. Ahmed Yehia
Universidad CES- Medellin (Colombia)
Professor (Dr.), Ibrahim Aziza
Sara Arcari, Italy
Pediadent Kids Dental Clinic
University of Bologna (Italy)
(India) (Egypt)
Population Oral Health (Public/Community
Dentistry)
Richard D Holmes, UK
School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University (UK)
Michelle Stennett, UK
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health,
University College London (UK) Dr. Abdulrahman Dr. Pooja Balgi
Renato Venturelli, UK Alasmari Consultant Pediatric
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Ministry Of Health Dentist
University College London (UK) (Kingdom Of Saudi (India)
Arabia)
Special Needs and Paediatric Medicine
Yee Ruixiang, Singapore
Consultant KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital,
(Singapore)
Ninna Estrella Yuson, Australia

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Dr. Mohamed Dr. Mohammed Dr. Varghese Chacko Dr. Pritesh Gawali
Elrasheed Ballal Nadeem Bijle Professor, Children's Generations Dental
Bds, Msc, Mfd, Rcsi Assistant Professor & Speciality Dental (India)
(Ireland), Fiapd, Ngo. Specialist Paediatric Clinic
Burjeel Hospital Dentist, Ajman (India)
(Sudan) University, College Of
Dentistry
(United Arab
Emirates)

Dr. Amal Batarseh Dr. Mesaf Brejawi Dr. Padmini Chiyadu Dr. Mebin George
Ministry Of Health / Universiti Teknologi Sultan Al Olama Mathew
Al-Bashir Hospital Mara (UiTM) Medical Centre Christian Dental
(Jordan) (Syria) (UAE) College
(India)

Dr. Sumati Bhalla Dr. Ayşe Çelik Dr. Katarzyna Dr. Ravi Kumar
Children's Dentistry Yeditepe University, Emerich College Of Dentistry,
Of Chicopee Faculty Of Dentistry, Prof. Zahnklinik Jouf University
(USA) Pediatric Dentistry Für Kinder Und (India)
(Türkiye) Jegendliche
(Switzerland)

Dr. Rajashekhara Dr. Maria Liza Dr. Huma Farid Dr. Mirian Melisa
Bharisharanesha Centeno Associate Professor Guerra Pacheco
College Of Dentistry, Oral Medicine (Operative Dentistry), Cirujana Dentista
Prince Sattam Bin Specialists Dental Margalla Institute Especialista ( C.D.
Abdulaziz University Clinic Of Health Sciences, Esp.) Mirian
(India) (Philippines) Rawalpindi (Peru)
(Pakistan)

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Dr. Nikhita Gune Dr. Debarchhana Dr. Hsuan-Lu Alicia Ko Dr. Rashnavi
Pediatric Dentistry Jena Andersen4kids Dental Masalawala
Department, Nh Srcc Childhood Smiles, An Clinic Alabama Dental
Children's Hospital Exclusive Center For (Taiwan) Center
(India) Pediatric Dentistry (India)
And Orthodontics
(India)

Dr. Stephanie Dr. Ateet Kakti Dr. Yu-Yin Lin Dr. Sooyoung Min
Heitkonig Riyadh Elm University University Of Pediatric Dentist,
The Paediatric Dental (India) Alabama At Yonsei Smiling Kids
Practice Birmingham School Clinic
(Australia) Of Dentistry (South Korea)
(USA)

Dr. Hong-Keun Hyun Dr. Azwin Assilah Dr. Fina Lopez Dr. Hitesh Chander
Professor, Seoul Kamaruddin (Philippines) Mittal
National University Universiti Teknologi Pdu Medical College
Dental Hospital Mara (Uitm) And Govt. Db
(Korea) (Malaysia) Hospital Churu
(India)

Dr. Geetanjali Jadhav Dr. Meenakshi S Kher Dr. Hiram Daniel Dr. Nadine Moelich
Associate Professor, D Happy Tooth Clinic López Santacruz University Of The
Y Patil Dental School For Kids Pediatric Dentist Western Cape
(India) (India) (Mexico) (South Africa)

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Dr. Divya Mudumba Dr. Shaima Sarkhouh Dr. Nitesh Tewari Dr. Khalid Alharbi
Smileworks Family Shiakh Jaber Al Sabah All India Institute Of Ministry Of Health
Dentistry Dental Center & 32 Medical Sciences (Saudi Arabia)
(USA) Dental Clinic (India)
(Kuwait)

Dr. Nymphia Naik Dr. Kopal Singh Dr. Norman Tinanoff Dr. Kelly Kirtland
North Lakes (India) Dds, Ms. University Division Chief Of
Paediatric Dentistry Of Maryland, Pediatric Dentistry,
(Australia) School Of Dentistry, University Hospitals
Department Of Rainbow Babies' And
Orthodontics And Children's
Pediatric Dentistry (USA)
(USA)

Dr. Farrahnaz Dr. Loshini Dr. Umm Kulthum

Peerzada Sockanathan Tirunilath
Hamad Medical Ministry Of Health Bds, Mds( Paediatric
Corporation (Malaysia) And Preventive
(Qatar) Dentistry), Fiapd, C/O
Dr Umm Kulthum
Tirunilath
(India)

Dr. Nicoline Potgieter Dr. Tengku Dr. Jana Vašáková

University of the Nurfarhana Nadira M.D., Ph.D.
Western Cape Hamzah Department Of
(South Africa) Stomatology 3rd
Faculty Of Dentistry,
Faculty Of Medicine
Universiti Malaya
Charles University
(Malaysia)
And University
Hospital Kralovske
Vinohrady
(Czech Republic)

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IAPD Consensus these exceptional resources to aid in their clinical of Paediatric Dentistry - SFOP) for reviewing the French reviewing the Italian translations.
practices. With the input of a diverse range of
Recommendations 2022:
translations. Dr. Domenico Tripodi (President of the Italian Society
experts and evidence-based recommendations, the
Dr. Laurent Daeniker (IAPD Liaison at the Swiss of Paediatric Dentistry – SIOI) for reviewing the Italian
Strengthened with IAPD Consensus Recommendations for 2022 are an
Association for Paediatric Dentistry – SVK ASP) for translations.
invaluable tool for paediatric dentists worldwide.
Evidence Indicators and Endorse the IAPD Consensus Recommendations 2022
reviewing the French translations.
We extend our gratitude to Colgate for generously

International Consensus National-Member Societies Can Now Request

Dr. Jorge Castillo (IAPD President) for reviewing the
Spanish translations.
supporting the translation costs of the IAPD Consensus
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association logo to those National Member Societies
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who would like to provide to their members an endorsed
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Meet the Science The Science Committee is responsible for several

Committee 2021-2023 important objectives, including promoting

international collaboration on issues related to oral
Professor Arthur Kemoli
Kenya
read disqualified the Manuscript. Only my mentor
thought it was a brilliant idea as nobody had made
University of Nairobi a publication on the topic in any recent times. On
he IAPD has a deep appreciation for the healthcare, providing evidence-based information
T tremendous efforts of our volunteers and is
especially proud of the 10 Standing Committees that
for the website, and responding to enquiries about Why did you become a paediatric
dentist?
submission, one reviewer thought it was not a
worthy Manuscript, but the second reviewer was
guidelines pertaining to oral health care. A 10 year-old child-patient who
contribute to our mission. These committees play a rather supportive as a new idea and encouraged
crucial role as advisory bodies to the Board of Directors, had consulted me with her me to improve on the Manuscript. To the surprise
We thank each and every member of the Science
and their work is invaluable to our organisation. mother, thought that I had been of both of us, it was published and it has attracted
Committee for their active and invaluable contributions good and calm with anxiety and fear (the child),
Today, we want to acknowledge and express many citations. I will share the same.
to the IAPD. Their dedication and hard work are an that they both suggested at the completion of the
our gratitude to the members of the Science treatment, if I could consider becoming a child What career advice would you give your younger
Committee who served during the 2021-2023 term, inspiration to us all.
dentist. The treatment related to the child's severe self?
with the guidance of our esteemed chair, Prof. dental fluorosis.
On a more casual note, we asked each of the Committee Will still advice a young dentist to take up paediatric
Norman Tinanoff. Their hard work in compiling the
Members a few personal questions to get to know Please share a publication or lecture or fellow speciality, for simple reasons - you are in charge
Consensus Recommendations & Statements is greatly
paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on of guiding a young one with good oral health into
appreciated. them better.
your career and elaborate how/why. adulthood, you have multiple oral health issues
My mentor, Prof. Evert van Amerongen, from the to deal with, multiple consultations to deal with
Netherlands, is one person who made the greatest
at times and multi-disciplinary approach always
Dr Nicoline Potgieter challenge and fun it brings... impact on my career as a paediatric dentist,
guaranteed for children. When you look at the
South Africa mentored me very well that we became best
SAAPD and University of Western Cape Please share a publication or lecture or fellow adults that you saw their oral health through from
friends instead of teacher-student relationship.
paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on One publication stands out as a mark of this when they were toddlers, you see your pride in them
Why did you become a paediatric
your career and elaborate how/why. relationship, and that when I thought of pub listing and in their offspring's, who may even continue to
dentist?
the Manuscript, one colleague that I asked to consult you.
A 10 year-old child-patient who Prof Peet van der Vyver - who inspire me to be an
had consulted me with her academic but also a good clinician. I believe the
mother, thought that I had been leaders in a clinical field should not only have the
good and calm with anxiety and fear (the child),
knowledge but also clinical skills to be true mentors Associate Professor paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on
that they both suggested at the completion of the
treatment, if I could consider becoming a child
and trainers. Mani Ekambaram your career and elaborate how/why.
New Zealand Professor Professor Nigel M King for his passion in
dentist. The treatment related to the child's severe What career advice would you give your younger teaching, research and clinical practice of paediatric
University of Otago
dental fluorosis. dentistry.
self? Why did you become a paediatric
Paediatric dentistry is exciting! It involves all aspects
Trust your "gut"! You know what your passion and dentist? What career advice would you give your younger
in dentistry- just on a "little person"- who off course
I like the wide scope of Paediatric self?
brings the entertainment. It takes a combination dreams are, don't postpone on chasing them - this
Dentistry. Take time to understand what interests you and
of clinical skills, people skills and knowledge to be includes completing the qualifications you plan to choose tour career accordingly. If you do something
able to successfully manage children- and I love the obtain. Please share a publication or lecture or fellow that you love then you can do that very well.

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Miss Joana Monteiro academic knowledge and skills, her enthusiasm Professor (Dr) Nikhil Srivastava is being taken care by my wife Dr Vineeta Nikhil
United Kingdom and amazing energy. I am very lucky to work with India who is an Endodontist)
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals her now and benefit from her ever positive ethos! Swami Vivekanand Subharti University,
Monty Duggal, Jinous Tahmassebi and Stephen Meerut UP What career advice would you give your younger
Why did you become a paediatric
dentist? Fayle – Monty is always buzzing with new ideas, Why did you become a paediatric self?
Because I found treating children Jinous is a force of nature and the most supportive Love your profession and work hard to achieve
dentist?
very rewarding, and enjoyed the ally, and Stephen is the most dedicated paediatric
Because I like to accept challenges excellence. Name, fame and money will
challenges of a specialty that dentist, and the best advocate for children. Angus
and love "children" & since automatically follow.
encompasses different areas. Also - and importantly Cameron supported me in my year in Australia and
became a dear friend. Along with Richard Balmer, dentistry for children has always been very Work on the principles of Swami Vivekanand,
- my mum was an amazing kindergarten teacher and
her joy around children was very much contagious they are without a doubt the coolest paediatric challenging, I became Pediatric Dentist. an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author and
(she is also the best mum ever, of course) dentists I know! Angus’ knowledge, kindness Also, due to my passion for Endodontics attracted religious teacher who said "Arise, Awake and Stop
and love for teaching and Richard’s curiosity are
Please share a publication or lecture or fellow me to become Pediatric Dentist where I could Not Till the Goal is Reached." Our aim should be to
contagious! More recently, Kathy Harley has been
paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on practice Pediatric Endodontics. (Adult Endodontics make our children free of oro-dental diseases.
another strong female role model, with her buzzing
your career and elaborate how/why.
energy and straight talking. I am indeed lucky to
I am lucky enough to have had (and still have) great
have them in my life and can only keep trying to
mentors. They are important in my working life
follow their examples, as my career develops into
and I am still very much in contact with them all.
teaching and clinical leadership. Adjunct Professor, Adams School paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on
They all have in common a recognisable love for
of Dentistry, UNC-CH, USA and your career and elaborate how/why.
the specialty, great clinical skills and enthusiasm What career advice would you give your younger
Adjunct Associate Professor in Dr. Gerald Samson in 1988 ~ he is a stellar example
for teaching. From early on, Helen Rodd has been self? Pediatrics, Duke University
a great female role-model, for her incredible Keep learning, be kind and have fun. of how you can stay cutting edge and evidence
Martha Ann Keels DDS PhD
USA based in private practice ~ he inspired me to be the
Duke University best dental detective I can be and never give up on
Why did you become a paediatric a child!
DDS, MS Norman Tinanoff Please share a publication or lecture or fellow dentist?
What career advice would you give your younger
USA paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on Love helping pediatric patients
University of Maryland, School of Dentistry your career and elaborate how/why. self?
and their families.
The Dean of the University of Connecticut, Dr. Always stay eager to learn from science, your own
Why did you become a paediatric
dentist? Harold Loe, offered me my first job on the spot after Please share a publication or lecture or fellow experience and colleagues.

When I was in dental school there I gave a seminar regarding stannous fluoride.

was a clinician-scholar paediatric What career advice would you give your younger
dentist who held a symposium "International self?
Workshop on Fluoride". I have been trying to "fill There will be ups and downs in an academic career.
his shoes" for a long time. Success is with persistence.

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Dr Murad Alrashdi paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on Clinical Professor & Chair Please share a publication or lecture or fellow
Saudi Arabia your career and elaborate how/why. Vineet Dhar paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on
Qassim University The dentist who came to my primary school to USA your career and elaborate how/why.
educate us about oral health impacted me early in University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Why did you become a paediatric my life. From that day, I wanted to become a dentist
My most proud about the work I do with my Science
dentist? and leave an impact as he did. Fortunate forever for Why did you become a paediatric
Beyond it is fun, engaging work this opportunity. Committee members. We create recommendations
dentist?
environment, I have the that help my fellow colleagues globally in providing
What career advice would you give your younger I was asked by the Tooth Fairy to
opportunity to help set the quality care to their patients.
self? become a pediatric dentist. She
patients on the path to a lifetime of excellent oral
Find something you love most and create a broader
health. recruits only the good ones for our specialty ;-). What career advice would you give your younger
impact; those two things are not mutually exclusive.
Please share a publication or lecture or fellow You can do both of them, and both are rewarding! On a more serious note, my passion for advocating self?
for children and their oral health was among the I would say be a strong advocate for the patients you
driving factors. serve and do your best to serve your community.

Professor Emeritus made an impact on your career and elaborate

Bernadette Drummond how/why.
New Zealand Richard King in New Zealand inspired me. He wrote
University of Leeds one of the earliest text books in Paedaitric Dentistry
Why did you become a paediatric and his restorative work particularly in trauma
dentist? management was amazing.
I liked the challenges and the fun
that children bring to our work. What career advice would you give your younger
Please share a publication or self?
lecture or fellow paediatric dentist/mentor that Trust your instincts and beliefs.

Assistant Professor good health.

of Paediatric Dentistry
Please share a publication or lecture or fellow
Andreas Agouropoulos
Greece paediatric dentist/mentor that made an impact on
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens your career and elaborate how/why.

Why did you become a paediatric All my teachers in my post graduate studies.

dentist? What career advice would you give your younger

Because I believe that starting self?
early is most import to bulit Be true and kind, love the children.

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We would like to extend our gratitude to Virinder
The biggest, unique benefit of joining a live webinar is Goyal (Chair; Education Committee), for his continued
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or other online educational material, the presentation
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IAPD 2nd Global Summit: contributions. Some important conclusions of the

expert panel meeting are:
discuss important aspects that may impact the practice
of the specialty worldwide. These included:
A Resounding Success We really can make a difference with our follow up • Status of Pediatric Dentistry specialty in different
work – by continuing to promote “oral health”, instead parts of the world: recognition of the specialty,
he second IAPD Summit held in Rome was a great
T success, attracting over 360 delegates from 57
countries who gathered for a three-day scientific event.
of “dental surgery”.

We are sure that in the future all children in the world

postgraduate education. 80.6% of the societies
that participated indicated that the specialty
is recognized in their country. The remaining
Not only was the program exceptional, but it was also will benefit from dentists that provide “health care that
19.4% shared details on the unique situation in
wonderful to reunite after three years of separation includes the mouth” instead of “examining and fixing
their respective countries, where the specialty is
due to the pandemic. teeth”.
unfortunately not recognized yet.
On behalf of IAPD Board of Directors and local Stay informed about forthcoming publications that
• Situation of the National Association members & Speaking Dr. Amr Moursi, AAPD President
organizers, we express our gratitude to each delegate will stem from the summit discussions by regularly
how IAPD can help in achieving the objectives of
who traveled from all corners of the world to attend checking the IAPD's website.
your association?
the Summit. We also extend our appreciation to our International Networking & Learning from • The importance of the IAPD Fellowship in Pediatric
stakeholders, partners, and sponsors. We warmly Each Other Dentistry
thank the Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI)
One of the other highlights of the Summit was the The meeting concluded with an exciting discussion
and especially the president Domenico Tripodi and the
special networking meeting on November 10th, which around the management of dental caries by means
past president Gianmaria Ferrazzano for partnering
brought together 35 IAPD National-Member Societies of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). The British Society of
with us to bring the 2nd Summit to Rome in such short
for informal discussions. This important scientific event Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) shared a wonderful video
notice!
provided a rare opportunity for dental professionals to demonstrating the use of SDF, which was well-received
The Expert Panel network with colleagues from around the world and by all attendees. See the video here: https://youtu.
The expert panel met one day before the Summit, fellow IAPD members. be/qHz8CT_rNMM. Kazuhiko Nakano (Director, International Affairs, JSPD), Nour
Ammar (JSPD Award Winner), Figen Seymen (IAPD President
and we are grateful to all the panelists for their The main purpose of the networking meeting was to
Heartfelt Congratulations to the JSPD Award Elect), Marcelo Bönecker (IAPD Past President)
Winner!
“Since beginning my career as a paediatric dentist and
a faculty member, I have always dreamed of presenting
my research at one of the IAPD’s prestigious events
one day. In 2022, the time has come for me to be able
to make this dream come true.”
Dr. Nour Ammar, 2022 JSPD Winner (Egypt)
Heartfelt gratitude to the Japanese Society of Pediatric
Dentistry (JSPD) and warmest congratulations to Nour
Ammar, the recipient of the prestigious JSPD Travel
Award 2022, presented to her during the IAPD 2nd
Global Summit in Rome, Italy.
Expert Panel - Back Row Ari Kupietzky, Marcelo Bönecker, Anna Maria Vierrou, Varinder Goyal, Jorge Castillo, Figen Seymen, Wilma Wiertz-Vogels & Martine van Gemert-Schriks (Biennial
Young Kim, Marietjie Weakley, Vineet K. Dhar, Hyun (Michel) Koo The Award is aimed at researchers in paediatric Congress Organizing Committee)

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dentistry requesting to present their work and gain

insight from their peers in the field. The Award
facilitates their attendance at the IAPD Global Summit
Meeting.

Dr. Nour Ammar is a teaching assistant and master’s

degree candidate at the Department of Paediatric
Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry at Alexandria University
in Egypt. We are glad that the IAPD could play a role
in supporting young aspiring researchers and we
look forward to seeing Nour’s future participation
in more research and projects that contribute to the
advancement of dental healthcare to children.

Programme Highlights
The IAPD 2nd Global Summit boasted a strong
Prof. Norman Tinanoff, addressing the audience
scientific programme with ground-breaking lectures.
The programme kicked off an update on Caries
Vineet Dhar, Young J. Kim and Svante Twetman Research, including the Microbiology of Dental Caries
(Huyn Michel Koo), Remineralization (Marilia Buzalaf),
Treatment options on deep lesions (Kaaren Vargas)
and Shallow Lesions (Falk Schwendicke) and Caries
Management options (Ed Lo, Daniela Rios and Katrin
Bekes) among other excellent presentations. The
discussions and presentation on Management options
continued on day two. The hall was entirely full of
interested and engaged delegates.
Luciano Zaffarano, Traista Evodochia, Antonina Getsman and
IAPD Thanks Every Presenter Who Participated at the Katrin Bekes

Summit: https://iapdsummit.org/speakers/

We take this opportunity to mention that the lecture

recordings from the summit are already available to
IAPD members in the Video Lecture Centre. If you are
not yet a member of IAPD, this is the best time to join!

We thank Colgate for supporting the IAPD in the

production and editing of the IAPD 2nd Global Summit
lectures by means of a donation toward the IAPD
Scientific sessions were full Educational Fund. Past Presidents Anna Maria Vierrou and Marcelo Bönecker

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A Global Voice of Paediatric Dentistry Activities American Academy about the pediatric dental practices that have recently
been accredited by QUAD A. Additional information
of Pediatric Dentistry is available at https://www.quada.org/outpatient-
We are very pleased to announce the breaking record pediatric-dentistry.
ew Reference Manual Materials: The American
of 42 National Member Societies' Reports.
N Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has Residency Safety Curriculum: The AAPD Safety
Committee has drafted a curriculum on patient safety
Our worldwide family is growing and we are very happy to share developed new Oral Health Policies and
Recommendations in its Reference Manual. Additional for use by postdoctoral pediatric dentistry program
the ongoing activities of our colleagues. policies and best practices have recently undergone directors, based on a survey suggesting that program
Together we are the Global Voice of Children's Oral Health. review and revision, all available online at https:// directors needed additional support in this area. The
www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies-- curriculum draft is under review and will be available
recommendations/. more broadly this summer.
• New: Policy on Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Clinical Practice Guideline on Behavior Guidance for
• New: Policy on the Management of Patients with
Pediatric Dental Patients: An AAPD workgroup recently
Cleft Lip/Palate & Other Craniofacial Anomalies
• New: Endorsement of Oral and Dental Aspects of submitted three systematic reviews and developed
Child Abuse and Neglect a clinical practice guideline on non-pharmacologic
behavior guidance. The series focuses on behavior
Hidden Crisis – Pediatric Oral Health in Rural America:
guidance techniques as they relate to preventive
AAPD is pleased to share the latest brief from the
Research and Policy Center. This brief brings to light care, treatment, and individuals with special health
some of the challenges faced by children and families care needs. Final reviews are underway, and these
accessing dental care in rural America. The brief resources will soon be available in Pediatric Dentistry.
proposes actions that hold promise for improving the
oral health of America’s rural children. It recognizes
that the most effective approaches will be structured
around the unique assets and needs of each community
and involve many stakeholders working together.
Suggested actions include:
• Recruiting the dental workforce from and to rural
areas
• Advocating for Medicaid reforms
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers
• Enhancing technology capabilities
The brief also offers examples of effective model
programs and gives spotlight to pediatric dentists
serving in rural communities across the US. The brief is
available online at AAPD.org.
QUAD A Outpatient Pediatric Dentistry Accreditation:
AAPD & QUAD A have partnered to offer an
accreditation program for pediatric dental practices.
QUAD A’s mission of patient safety dovetails perfectly
with AAPD’s longstanding commitment to optimal
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Argentine Scientific Societies of the country. The exhibition of Association of

Association of Dentistry free topics was also included.
Paediatric and Preventive
for Children During 2022, the AAON successfully held 11 webinars
on different topics, which were free for the members
Dentists of Serbia
he Argentine Association of Dentistry for Children of the Sectional, and carried out specialization courses, n 2022, the Association of Paediatric and Preventive
T (AAON), a Sectional of the Argentine Dental namely: the Update Course in Pediatric Dentistry in I Dentists of Serbia (APPDS) continued realization
of the project “Oral Health Promotion Program
Association, held the XVII Student Days on May 21st, conjunction with the Dental Circle of Jujuy, and the
for Children and Adolescents in the Republic of
2022. The modality was virtual and for students and Course on Update in the Dental Care of the Pediatric
Serbia”. Based on 2019 epidemiological data, a new
graduates (that presented less than three years after Continent and the Update Space in Pediatric Dentistry in
program for prevention of oral diseases in children
receiving their Dentistry degree). Young professionals conjunction with the Graduate School of the Argentine and adolescents has been proposed. The proposal is
received from foreign countries were included. The Dental Association. The AAON also participated in Casa currently under assessment by the Government of
Abierta Digital, a live conference space organized by Serbia, Ministry of Health. The Association continues
scientific program included two central lectures and a
to be actively involved in the organization of oral
presentation of related topics. the Argentine Dental Association.
health care and improvement of oral health in children
AAON held its 31st Biennial Conference from The AAON joined the dissemination campaign on and adolescents.

September 22nd to 24th of 2022 in the form of face-to- the need for COVID-19 vaccination for children and The topic of the Fifth Congress of the APPDS was pain
face presentations and academic activities, including adolescents at the National Hospital of Pediatrics control and surgical procedures in children. More
national and international speakers. The program "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan". than 300 participants attended this two-day event in
Belgrade (November 4-5, 2022). Besides 13 lectures, a
consisted of two central courses and discussion tables Renée Di Nallo
total of 37 abstracts were presented (oral and poster
with experts in each field, which included renowned President
presentations). A dental trauma symposium was
professors from different Universities, Hospitals, and Argentine Association of Dentistry for Children
organized on December 3, 2023, aiming to cover the
endodontic and orthodontic aspects of dental injuries
and their complications. In addition to six lectures,
participants presented their clinical cases and possible
therapeutic problems through short oral presentations.
Various clinical courses and webinars were organized
throughout the year.

Under the umbrella of the Young IAPD network,

Professor Ivana Radovic from the Clinic for Paediatric and
Preventive Dentistry at the School of Dental Medicine,
University of Belgrade gave an online lecture “Are Bulk-
Fill Composites Here to Stay?”. The lecture provided an
overview of possibilities of bulk fill composites, as well
as current clinical and laboratory knowledge about the
AAON Leadership & Speakers at the 31st. AAON Conference reliability of the bulk-fill technique.

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Austrian Bangladesh Society

Association for Paediatric of Pediatric Dentistry
Dentistry ental treatment for children remains, as one

he Austrian Society for Paediatric

D would agree, a most challenging endeavor.

T Dentistry / Österreichische Gesellschaft für

It often tests the dentist's skill and patience. The
pediatric dental surgeon may sometimes need to
Kinderzahnmedizin (OeGKiZ), established in 2005, has counsel an anxious parent too. Treating a child is never
about 200 dentists. Since its foundation, the OeGKiZ easy. But, nevertheless, once a child is led out of pain
has focused on paediatric dental education and the through successful treatment of oral ailments, it gives
promotion of children’s oral health awareness in the dentist the most pleasurable satisfaction.
Austria.
Bangladesh Society of Pediatric Dentistry (BSPD), a
Once a year, the OeGKiZ runs a curriculum for dentists nationally registered organization, was established

and also offers further education in webinars and in- in 2019 by dental professionals and educators from
different public and private dental colleges, dental
person. Recent topics included "Painful conditions in
units, and institutions who independently practice
pediatric dentistry" and "Problems with the second
children's dentistry in Bangladesh. The primary
deciduous molars and canines", challenges that are
objective of BSPD is to practice, educate and research
not always easy to overcome in everyday practice.
in all the fields concerned with pediatric dentistry. We
the Covid-19 pandemic limited our activities during
Every two years, a biannual conference is held want to seek the advancement of this discipline for
the last two years. But we never sat idle. BSPD in
in Salzburg in the spring. The last congress took the benefit of not just oral health, but also the overall
collaboration with SAAPD hosted a virtual international
place in March 2022. On the first day, a number of health of children.
PEDO Conference in 2021, which was a huge success
workshops and seminars were offered; and on the We are very proud to have most of the senior professors given the circumstances.
second day, lectures from international well-known and faculties of different dental colleges as our general
We held the first national conference of Pediatric
experts were given. Topics included dental trauma, and Executive Committee members. It also gives us
Dentistry, BSPD-PEDOCON 2023, from 25th - 26th
MIH, smart materials in endodontics, prophylaxis and great pleasure to announce that BSPD has become a
February. It was the first-ever national conference on
caries management in adolescents, probiotics and member of the International Association of Pediatric
pediatric dentistry in Bangladesh. About 14 podium
communication. Dentistry (IAPD), which is the most prestigious and
presentations, 9 poster presentations and a hands-
elite association affiliated with pediatric dentistry on
on Nitrous Oxide Sedation session were the focus
At present, the OeGKiZ is preparing the next conference the planet.
of this conference. Our aim was to bring together
which will take place in April 2024 in Salzburg.
BSPD has arranged a significant number of free dental leading academic researchers and research scholars
Prof Dr. Katrin Bekes camps, including a few for special needs children, and to exchange and share their experiences and research
Vice President of the OeGKiZ seminars in different dental colleges. Unfortunately, results. It also provided a premier interdisciplinary

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platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators

Bolivian Society
to present and discuss the most recent innovations,
trends and concerns as well as practical challenges
of Paediatric Dentistry
encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of he Bolivian Society of Pediatric Dentistry is
Education, Research, and Innovation. We express our T currently made up of nine organizations
distributed in the different departments of our
gratitude to all the speakers, participants, guests from
country. It has around 239 active members, thus
home and abroad, all our mentors and teachers, the achieving representation throughout and across the
sponsors, well-wishers and stakeholders. width of Bolivian territory. As of the month of July,
there is a new national directive, President Dr. Mónica
Our coming ventures will include hosting more G. Rodríguez Cordero, whose headquarters during this
national and international seminars. We plan to management period is the department of Oruro. Oruro
is a highland city located at an altitude of 3,735 meters
arrange multiple training sessions and hands-on
above sea level, one of the highest cities in the world,
courses for aspiring pediatric dentistry enthusiasts. We but with all the human warmth to assume the activities
are focusing on documentation of interesting findings and challenges that carry forward representing our
beloved Bolivian Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
in pediatric cases, research and evidence-based
After going through the difficult times of the pandemic
learning, journal publication, and more national and
and assuming the challenge of virtual communication,
international collaborations. monthly scientific activities were promoted. These
activities provided the wide possibility of updating and
training our membership, with active participation.
Fully complying with an annual scientific calendar that
is already in place nationally.
In the same way, our presence was established at
international events organized by ALOP in the month
of November in Monterrey, Mexico, where the
commitment to continue strengthening the vision of
a better quality of life for children through Pediatric
Dentistry in Latin America remains firm.
We are working to fulfil established goals, above all
to unify all our regions through scientific, academic
and social projects that also allow us to enhance the
human and professional value of the partners that are
part of the SBO.
We acknowledge in a very special way the good
fortune of being able to be members of the IAPD,
giving us the opportunity to be part of a movement of
great magnitude in Pediatric Dentistry, which allows us
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Brazilian British Society NHS Trust, began visiting BSPD’s regional branches
in January 2023 taking a lecture on ‘Rights from the
Association of Pediatric of Paediatric Dentistry Start’ around the UK, exploring the clinical implications
of upholding children’s rights in paediatric dentistry.
Dentistry his year BSPD is focusing on children’s rights as the Her lecture, presented either in person or virtually, is

he Brazilian Association of Pediatric Dentistry

T Society welcomes its new President, Mrs. Jenny
Harris who takes up the position for 2022/3. BSPD
illustrated with case examples showing how children
with disabilities have the right to extra help and special
T (ABOPED) carried out many actions in 2022 with
the objective of training and updating its members.
members enjoyed the first post-pandemic ‘in-person’
annual scientific conference in Sheffield, from 15-16
care. Jenny also raises the rights of children to be
protected from harm and the role dental professionals
September. As Mrs. Harris took over the reins, she should play in safeguarding them from maltreatment.
From the 5th to the 6th of August 2022 the “Brazilian
explained how children’s rights will be center-stage for A key initiative for the Society has been the training
Congress of Pregnant Women and Babies” took place the Society during her presidential year. Jenny is using of BSPD leaders on Children’s Rights in Practice from
in the city of Londrina/PR, with the participation of her position as a springboard to lead discussions on a the UK Committee for UNICEF’s (UNICEF UK) Child-
more than 600 delegates from Brazil and abroad. number of issues that affect children’s lives – and the Friendly Cities & Communities program. The session
following are the three key areas of focus: was attended by BSPD’s key representatives to external
The scientific program was composed of professors
1. Children’s right to information that they can organizations, chairs and secretaries of branches
and researcher’s experts on different topics related
understand about their oral health and wellbeing; and affiliated groups, and the executive committee.
to the oral health of pregnant women and babies. The learning outcomes from UNICEF UK’s training
2. Children’s right to be protected from harm and the
A training course for diagnosing and treating MIH include gaining good knowledge and understanding of
role dental professionals should play in safeguarding
(Molar and Incisor Hypomineralization) was also held children’s human rights, understanding the meaning
them from maltreatment;
and principles of a child rights-based approach, and
for associates, given by Prof. Lourdes do Santos Pinto,
3. Children’s right to extra help and special care if they exploring its practical application in working with and
from Universidade Paulista/UNESP, a researcher and have a disability. for children and young people.
professor recognized in Brazil and abroad. Courses
Jenny Harris, who is a community-based Consultant As part of the Society’s drive to support children who
were held by the ABOPED Regional Offices in the Paediatric Dentist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are the most vulnerable in our communities, BSPD
Brazilian states.

Prof. Maria Aparecida Machado and Prof. Sandra

Bussadori, President and Vice President of ABOPED,
represented Brazil at the XXI Latin American Congress
of Pediatric Dentistry / ALOP, from November 16th to
18th, which took place in Monterrey/Mexico.

Professors Maria Aparecida Machado and Sandra Bussadori,

President and Vice President of ABOPED Brazil at the Brazilian
Congress of Dentistry for Pregnant Women and Babies 2022
and at the XXI Latin American Congress of Pediatric Dentistry
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introduced 8 translations of their Practical Guide

to Children’s Teeth – so that it is now available in
Cambodian base of effective clinical practice towards (a) Increasing
awareness about dental caries in preschool children
languages most commonly spoken by asylum-seeking Association of Pediatric among nurses, midwives, and doctors, (b) Developing
children and their families. Since its original publication
in English in 2016, the Society has recently undertaken Dentistry skills for oral health screening and placement of topical
fluorides, and (c) effecting a reduction in the severity
to translate this valuable patient-facing educational of dental caries experience among preschool children.
STORY 1 - The National Action Plan for Oral
tool into Ukrainian, Kurdish, Amharic, Persian, Arabic,
Health in Cambodia targets ECC STORY 2 - The University of Puthisastra
Pashto, Dari and Tigrinya. The BSPD Practical Guide to
Children’s Teeth has become a key resource for parents Preschool children in Cambodia have severe dental (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) opens its first
and carers, and is now available for free on the BSPD caries. As a result, they experience significant pain Collaborating Centre for Dental Public Health
website for a wider audience at https://www.bspd. that makes it difficult for them to eat and sleep. They
co.uk/Patients/PatientInfo. have to seek antibiotics for managing dental infections
because routine dental care is not available. In addition,
2022 was a busy year with the Society continuing to
we have been able to show that preschool children
support its members with resources and guidelines.
with cavities are skinnier and have a higher chance of
The flagship campaign, DCby1 (Dental Check by One)
wasting malnutrition - this elevates the problem to one
designed to encourage infants into a dentist’s chair
of overall health and wellbeing. Over the last decade,
before their first birthday, also continues to be a
the paediatric and public health dental community in
key focus (https://dentalcheckbyone.co.uk / https:// The Collaborating Centre for Innovation in Population
Cambodia has been working to build evidence for access
www.bspd.co.uk). Oral Health (CIPO) will help to build the Cambodian
Dr Jenny Harris President BSPD 22-23 to preventive dental services (specifically fluoride
health system's capacity to deliver the highest
varnish and oral health education) to be integrated with
attainable standard of oral health care. It has the
pre and post-natal maternal care. This work has meant
support of Cambodia’s three pediatric dentists who
that ECC prevention is recognized as a priority within the
teach at the university, and the Cambodian Association
new Cambodian National Action Plan for Oral Health.
The focus will now move from developing an evidence of Pediatric Dentistry. The CIPO team is made up of
Dentists, Dental Nurses (Mid-level dental providers),
and Dental Assistants, and is led by Dr. Chanthyda Sieng
(University of Puthisastra) and Dr. Bethy Turton (Faculty
at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of
Dental Medicine). The collaborating center presently
Dr Jenny Harris and Dr Fiona Gilchrist BSPD Conference 22 runs projects to support maternal and child health
(Cambodia Smile) and school-based oral health (Healthy
Kids Cambodia), and to provide care for children with
special needs (The You-Smile I-Smile Project). There
are also projects under development for care delivery
for older adults and for oral cancer prevention. To
make this a reality, CIPO seeks collaborators who have
aligned motivations around demonstrating effective
interventions with high-quality research and around
health systems strengthening to reach the highest
attainable standard of care for the population. Want to
Ukrainian translation of BSPD Practical Guide to Children's Teeth BSPD conference 027 be involved? Please contact Dr Turton: [email protected].

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Chinese Society successfully conducted, reaching approximately 100

Czech Society As part of our close collaboration with the Czech
thousand trainees. Those programs involved the latest
of Pediatric Dentistry of Paediatric Dentistry
Paediatric Society, we regularly present a multidiscipli-
developments and new technologies in the clinical nary and complex approach to paediatric care at their
diagnosis and treatment of common oral diseases scientific meetings.
n retrospect, 2022 was an eventful but also a fruitful ven though some restrictions in paediatric dental
I year. Finally, we have overcome the challenges
post-COVID-19, and we are about to begin returning
in children. These diseases included dental caries,
pulpal and periapical diseases, dental trauma and
E care remain, the Covid-19 pandemic has finally
weakened. Fortunately, most of our regular activities
The biggest event for our society is the EAPD interim

malocclusion. seminar and workshop held in May this year in

to pre-pandemic life. Throughout the entire year, how are back on schedule, including preventive and
Prague. This biannual scientific meeting is organized
to efficiently improve children's oral health via online therapeutic care, undergraduate and postgraduate
by EAPD in cooperation with the Czech Society of
or on-site academic activities remained the priority of education, and clinical research, as well as regular
the Chinese Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Fortunately, meetings, workshops and conferences. Paediatric Dentistry. The main topics of the seminar
we have made some remarkable achievements that we are Medical aspects in paediatric dentistry, antibiotics
CSPD follows the IAPD Bangkok Declaration, as
would love to share with our peers from other societies. in paediatric dental care, cancer survivors and fissure
mentioned in our last report. It implements this
sealants. All the info can be found on our website:
With the goal of enhancing the levels of clinical practice recommendation into all forms of paediatric dental
in undeveloped regions, the CSPD successfully carried www.eapdseminar2023.eu.
education in the Czech Republic.
out several training courses in Xinjiang, Gansu, and
We have finalized and published a new version of We would like to wish all the best to all members of
Qinghai provinces. In addition to the form of giving
Recommended Procedures for the Prevention of Dental the paediatric dental family around the world. We
lectures, we also established a directed collaboration
Caries for Children and Adolescents. We distributed this invite all of you to Prague in May and hope to meet
and assistance mechanism to provide instructions to
material to dental practitioners and paediatricians. face-to-face again.
dentists from local hospitals in Wulumuqi (Xinjiang),
Tongliao (Inner Mongolia) and Guilin (Guangxi) in
support of their routine clinical works.

In June 2022, the CSPD held the online IADR event-IADR

Oral Microbial Ecology and Its Role in Children’s Oral
Health Symposium and received favorable comments
from meeting attendees.

The CSPD organized a series of public science education

activities nationwide on 20th September-the Teeth
Care Day in China, based on the topic of "Oral Health,
General Health". The slogan last year was "Teeth care
from an early age, pediatric dentists are in action".
With the participation of 62 institutions from 46 cities,
more than 140 online or on-site activities were held,
attracting attendance and interaction from up to 1.3
million parents and children.

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Dental Association Dutch Society about ‘Knowledge and applicability of existing

communication tools in relation to parents with low
of Russia, Section of Paediatric Dentistry health skills in a referral practice’.

of Paediatric Dentistry he Dutch Society of Paediatric Dentistry (NVvK)

Finally, on behalf of the International Association of

here are about 9,000 pediatric dentists in the

T organized two wonderful scientific meetings for Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD), the NVvK, and the Local
Organizing Committee, we invite you to attend the
T Russian Federation. In addition, general dental
practitioners in the Russian Federation provide dental
their members in 2022.
As part of the spring edition of the congress, technical
29th IAPD Congress. This will take place in Maastricht,
the Netherlands, from June 14-17, 2023. For a few
care to the pediatric population. aspects of oral care in paediatric dentistry, anxiety and
days, Maastricht will be the centre of the Paediatric
The Russian section of the IAPD organized the following care for special needs patients were discussed.
Dental Universe. During this event, the main theme
events in 2022: This included technical aspects related to will be "Joining forces” for the benefit of children’s
International Forum of Pediatric Dentistry, dedicated communicating with different patient groups, but health, and it will be discussed on several levels. Make
to the 100th anniversary of the Moscow State Medical also the treatment of 'deep caries' in deciduous
sure you don’t miss out on that and we hope to see
University of A.I. Evdokimov (September 24-25, 2022). teeth. In addition, specific deviations that require a
you there!
This forum included: different 'technical approach' were discussed. Those
• Competition of scientific works "Children's Dentistry are deviations that we do not encounter in our daily
through the Eyes of the Young Dentists" and practice, but that affect our treatment plan if they
• Competition for the best regional program for the
occur. Here we could cite Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
prevention of dental diseases in childhood.
OSAS, and patients with MUS complaints, among
In Moscow, on April 21, 2022, there was a conference- others.
session of the Club of Successful Pediatric Dentists,
with a competition for the best clinical case. In the autumn edition, various topics regarding sleep
International Forum of Pediatric Dentistry, 24-25 September 2022
and sedation were discussed. You should first think
We organize the annual Dental Skills Championships in
about sleep and sleep problems in children. During the
Pediatric Dentistry. In 2022, Dental Skills Championship
lesson, we learned what a normal sleep pattern of a
of Pediatric Dentistry was held in Kirov city on
November 17-18, 2022. Dentists from all regions of the child is and when it's so deviant that it requires further
Russian Federation participated in the championship. intervention. In addition, we learned what happens in
a child's brain when he/she sleeps and why sleep is so
Every quarter we hold a seminar school for pediatric
critical for a child. Parafunctional and Sleep Apnea was
dentists of Moscow and the Moscow region as part of
the educational activities of the Department of Health discussed as well as whether a splint can be used in
of Moscow. children, and how this can be tackled.

In addition, the following events were held in 2022: on For some children, it makes sense to support dental
March 5, 2022, in Moscow, the symposium "Dentistry treatment with sedation. The indication for sedation
of XXI Century. Problems. Ways Out" in the framework and the impact on treatment were also discussed
of the XXII Congress of Pediatricians of Russia; on during this edition. Various types of sedation, as well as
April 6, 2022, in St. Petersburg the XVIII International their advantages and disadvantages, were explained.
Scientific-Practical Conference "Pediatric dentistry There were lectures about midazolam, nitrous oxide,
and prevention of dental diseases"; on June 1, 2022, and deep sedation, such as intravenous sedation and
a teleconference - Moscow - Novosibirsk - Vladivostok
general anesthesia.
- Khabarovsk, dedicated to International Children's
Day. The Russian Section of the IAPD held a total of 12 Bonita Vink and Christie Vroemen won the annual
conferences in 2022. The Club of Successful Pediatric Dentists, 21 April 2022 NVvK-Elmex Thesis Award 2022 with their thesis

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French Society after two years of cancellations and postponements.

German Society Hamburg in 2022, also enjoyed great interest. A strong
thematic focus was on caries prevention, and here in
of Paediatric Dentistry
Similarly, the annual course on paediatric prosthetic
of Pediatric Dentistry restorations, which was moved to October in Paris,
particular on nutrition. In this way, the DGKiZ would
like to sensitise its members to support a reduction in
was sold out. A webinar organized around new n 2022, the German Society of Paediatric Dentistry sugar consumption by children. Another topic that was

T he year 2022 proved to be a significant one for

our society, with our primary objective being the
technologies in pediatric dentistry gathered a large I (DGKiZ) was finally able to hold meetings in
attendance mode again. Accordingly, there was great
intensively discussed in several contributions for half a
day was the entry of artificial intelligence into paediatric
audience at the beginning of July. In the last quarter of
upgrade of our communication tools. We are pleased joy and relief among the board and DGKiZ members, dentistry. This is intended to familiarise paediatric
2022, we organized a new event in collaboration with
to announce that we have accomplished this goal. but above all among the conference participants. dentists in Germany with this topic at an early stage in
the French Orthodontic Society (SFODF) in Marseille, order to be prepared for future requirements.
Now you can follow the French Society of Pediatric The first of the two annual conferences was again very
focusing on the topic of the first permanent molar. well attended after the pandemic years. The spring After the pandemic has subsided, there are strong
Dentistry on our new website (https://sfop.asso.fr) and
Our association is now part of the member associations conference, held in Würzburg, was a great success concerns about negative consequences for children's
on various social media platforms such as Facebook
with a parallel programme for the entire practice dental health in Germany. In the course of the contact
and Instagram. Feel free to join us and subscribe to our of the ADF (French Dental Association). team of paediatric dentists and dental nurses. The bans and closures of schools and kindergartens,
newsletter. The year 2023 has already begun with the annual conference theme, namely an update of various topics the usual group prophylactic activities there were
in paediatric dentistry, also encouraged participation cancelled. A decline in visits to dental practices has
Furthermore, we are delighted to have had the course in Paris last February. The chosen theme of
in the congress. The focus of the congress was on also been observed over a longer period of time.
opportunity to meet each other again during our dental traumatology attracted a large number of current lectures from the fields of prevention, caries The extent to which this has a concrete effect on the
annual events. The annual congress, which took participants. We are pleased to announce that the therapy in children, the use of general anaesthesia in caries burden of infants and children is currently being
place in Rennes in July, was a resounding success 51st annual congress will take place in Lyon on June children and oral dysfunctions. In the course of this investigated.
congress, the DGKiZ board was newly elected. Prof. Dr. The DGKiZ continues to be an attractive scientific
30 and July 1st, with the theme of Katrin Bekes was confirmed as DGKiZ president. society for paediatric dentists. This year we will
"Compromised Patients."
The DGKiZ annual meeting, which took place in welcome our 2000th member. In addition to the
Additionally, our society will
organize a session during the
Association Dentaire Française
(ADF) meeting in Paris at the end
of November. We will also hold
a second course in collaboration
with the SFODF in Marseille on
December 16, covering the topic
of traumatized incisors.

We have released four issues of

the journal (RFOP) that allow the
French-speaking community to
communicate about their activities
throughout the year.

We invite all interested individuals

to attend our upcoming events in
Lyon, Paris, and Marseille.

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major conferences, the DGKiZ organises numerous

continuing education events as weekend courses or
Hellenic Society attend in person.

webinars. Scientific activities of the DGKiZ focus on the of Paediatric Dentistry In November 2022, HSPD traveled to Rome for the 2nd
IAPD Summit. The team enjoyed the congress and the
preparation of relevant guidelines.
ellenic Society of Paediatric Dentistry (HSPD) beautiful city of Rome. HSPD was also represented at
DGKiZ is the owner and publisher of the journal "Oral
Prophylaxis & Paediatric Dentistry". The international H welcomed 2022 with a fresh new board of
directors while restriction measures were slowly giving
the networking meeting within the congress by the
President and the General Secretary. Once again, it
readership of the IAPD newsletter should be informed
at this point that international English-language space to pre-Covid habits. Even so, the first semester was a delightful opportunity to exchange ideas, catch
papers can also be published in this scientific journal. of 2022 saw many people being hesitant to meet in up on news, meet old friends and make new ones.
Submissions for publication from all fields of oral crowded places. Nonetheless, our paediatric dentist
prevention in children and of paediatric dentistry are 2022 was a scientifically productive and very promising
community was very anxious to return to its well-
always welcome. known in-person scientific events. year regarding our come back to the pre-Covid era.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schiffner Looking forward to upcoming scientific events. Our
In May 2022, HSPD organized, in hybrid form, the
IAPD councillor Germany regards to all IAPD members!
16th continuing educational meeting with the
topic ‘’Radiology, Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery
Considerations in Children and Adolescents’’. The
meeting met great success with more than 70 in-
person attendees, more than 75% of registrants.

In October 2022, the 24th continuing educational

seminar took place, again in hybrid form. It was a two-
day seminar and the invited speaker was Dr Serhat
Köken, visiting Professor in the University of Siena,
Italy. The topic was ‘’Create your own composite
masterpieces’’ and attracted a remarkable number of
participants. It was more than encouraging that once
again more than 75% of the participants chose to

Finally, conferences in presence again with attractive lecture rounds, discussions, poster presentations and award ceremonies
(Hamburg 2022)

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Honduran in Pediatric Dentistry began.

Indian Society
Association of Pediatric One of the objectives of our association is to project of Pedodontics &
Preventive Dentistry
ourselves to the community, carrying out prevention
Dentistry campaigns and talks on dental care. Annually, the
association holds a continuous education program
onduras is a country located in the heart of SPPD organized the following events in 2021:
H Central America, with a territorial area of
involving both general dentists, postgraduate students
and pediatric dentists, with the purpose of promoting
I 42nd Annual Conference "PEDODISHA-21;
Curriculum Meet the Culture" was organized in
112,492 square kilometers, a population of 9 million
the updating of professionals specializing in pediatric November. The main highlights of the four-day
inhabitants and a warm climate most of the year. We
dentistry and general dentists who care for children. conference included 6 foreign speakers, including
have an enviable geographical location because we
Dr Marcelo Bönecker and Dr Jeffrey Dean, 12 pre-
have coastlines both on the Pacific Ocean and on the As part of the group of Central American countries and
conference courses. along with 946 oral and 428
Atlantic Ocean. Above all, we are very kind, cheerful Panama, once a year we hold updating congresses, poster presentations. 1,965 delegates attended. Dr
and sincere people. taking place in a different country every year or year Susant Mohanty was the Organizing Chairman.
and a half or so, which allows us not only to increase
The Honduran Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AHO) ISPPD continues to organize various national-level skill
our scientific knowledge, but also to strengthen our
was founded in 1996 with headquarters in the city enhancement and public awareness events.
friendship bonds with our Central American colleagues.
of Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras. We are a small
1. A Certificate Course on Special Healthcare Needs in
association, made up of 18 active members, of which The situation in terms of government management Dentistry has been started by ISPPD as its flagship
5 members live in the city of San Pedro Sula. All the of oral health leaves much to be desired. Within the program. Upon completion of 40 hours of training
pediatric dentists who currently belong to the AHO scheme of management of oral health in children, in 3 modules, 30 participants were successful
are graduates from abroad. A year ago in the city of pediatric dentists are not included. We do not have in achieving and receiving their certificates of
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2. 18th National postgraduate convention “Pedo in the programs, making them a huge success.
Israeli Society interceptive orthodontics. (Fig 3)
Pulse” was held in April 2022 at King George Medical
University, attended by more than 1,145 delegates.
7. A national-level Essay Competition was organized of Dentistry for Children The ISDC ran a local campaign in the media (TV and
on the topics – “Biomimetic materials in pediatric social media) to raise the awareness and importance
Eight pre-congress courses, 24 guest lectures, 473
he Israeli Society of Dentistry for Children (ISDC) of prevention in pediatric dentistry.
orals, and 410 posters were presented during the
3-day convention.
dentistry” and “Impact of social media in improving
oral health status in children.” The prize winners
T includes 160 members (92 of them specialists in
pediatric dentistry). It is a growing society; and this
The ISDC created a group of young pediatric dentists
were given prize money. (mainly residents) who meet separately socially
3. A virtual “Faculty Development Program” for the past year, 50 new members have joined.
together with continuing education. (Fig 4)
faculty of pediatric dentistry was organized by Guru 8. Four issues of the society's journal (JISPPD) and four
The ISDC held three meetings in 2022 and at the
Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, issues of the e-newsletter SmileTimes. Pedo have ISDC is a proud member of the IAPD. Two of our
beginning of 2023. The scientific meetings were held
Kolkata. More than 300 faculty members working in been released. Please visit www.isppd.org.in. in June and December, and a joint meeting with the members have served as Presidents, Prof. Chaim
different dental colleges participated in the program Sarnat and Ana Fuks!
Dr Nikhil Srivastava EAPD in February 2023.
and were given certificates. MDS, FDS-RCS (Edin), FDS-RCPS (Glasg), FICD Prof. Esti Davidovich
The June meeting was dedicated to recent
Secretary General ISPPD President of the Israeli Society of Dentistry for Children
4. An “Authors & Reviewer’s Training Workshop; an advancements in pediatric dentistry. Lectures included
open secret” was organized at KSR Institute of dental materials, orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery
Dental Sciences Tamil Nadu. The objective of the and endodontics. (Fig 1)
workshop was to enhance the peer review process
We had a meeting in December that was dedicated to
of the Society’s Journal (JISPPD), which is PubMed children with special needs. It took place in "SHALVA" a
indexed. center that provides transformative care for individuals

5. 43rd Annual conference of ISPPD “Pedotaal” was with disabilities, empowering their families and
promoting social inclusion. The social event included a
organized at People’s University Bhopal, attended
musical show of the Shalva Band that is comprised of
by more than 1,600 delegates. The main highlights
eight talented musicians with disabilities who perform
of the four days conference included 10 foreign
to the highest musical standards. (Fig 2)
speakers including IAPD President Dr. Jorge Castillo,
past IAPD President Dr. Marcelo Bonecker, IAPD The 3rd EAPD Athena Master Class for Paediatric Dentists
President-Elect Dr. Figen Seymen and Dr. Ramos took place in Jerusalem. The topic of the Master Class
Gomez. was: “Let’s Go Digital in Paediatric Dentistry”, and the
lecturers were experienced clinicians and academics
6. Three national-level public awareness competitions
from Germany, Belgium, Australia and Israel. The aim
were also held – Oral Health Day (20th March), of this Master Class was to enable young European
“Children’s Day” (14th November), and “Teacher’s and local paediatric dental clinicians to understand
Day” (5th September). Various activities were and work with the new digital instruments available in
conducted to increase awareness by children, their our field. Internationally recognized clinicians provided
parents & school teachers about the importance an interactive Master Class, which covered all aspects
of good oro-dental health. More than 100 dental of digital dentistry for children – namely effective
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Japanese Society Congress to be held in Maastricht were also available

at information tables (Picture 2).
of Pediatric Dentistry In November, we were pleased to offer a JSPD Travel
Award for Young Researchers from Developing
he Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry (JSPD)
T was founded in 1963 and its 60th anniversary will
be commemorated this year. In May 2022, the board
Countries to Ms. Nour Ammar, of Alexandria University,
Egypt, at the 2nd Global Summit of IAPD held in Rome,
Italy. We will continue to support young researchers
of directors was changed and Prof. Seikou Shintani
who are eager to promote the oral health of children
(Tokyo Dental College) became the 29th President.
throughout the world.
Additionally, new members joined the International
Affairs Committee and Prof. Kazuhiko Nakano (Osaka Finally, we were recently delighted to learn that
University) took over the chair position. “The Pediatric Dental Journal,” the official journal of
the JSPD and Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia
In March last year, we were very sad to hear that Prof.
(PDAA), was selected to receive its initial journal
Kenshi Maki (Kyushu Dental University), our 28th
Impact Factor notation next year. Submissions of both
President, suddenly passed away. Then in April, Prof.
original articles as well as case reports from all over
Taku Fujiwara (Nagasaki University), previously Chair
the world are welcome.
of the International Affairs Committee, also passed
away. It is unfortunate that we lost two significant JSPD
members in 2022.

In May, a general congress was held in Chiba, near

Tokyo, with the resumption of in-person congress
meetings, which had been suspended because of
the COVID-19 pandemic (Picture 1). The attendees
enjoyed meeting and talking together, as the time felt
much more productive than the online sessions held
previously. Nevertheless, that congress was conducted
in a hybrid style with participants also allowed to join
online. The total number was still lower than seen
before the pandemic.

The promotion of the globalization of the JSPD began

in 2022, with a special focus on younger members.
Fortunately, all six regional congresses, held in October
and November, resumed an in-person meeting format,
with a total number of participants nationwide of
2,150, many more than prior to the pandemic. During
those congresses, important points about the IAPD and
the benefits of becoming a member were provided,
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Kenya Association has been a welcome pillar to the growing Kenyan

Association.
camps – in Kisumu region in Western Kenya and in
Korean Academy
of Paediatric Dentists of Pediatric Dentistry
Sierra Leon in West Africa, were carried out by former
In 2022, the government held a crucial policy-making KAPD chair, Dr. Nicholas Gichu. KAPD also collaborated
he year 2022 was a great year for the Kenya meeting discussing the scope of practice of various with Concordia Solutions for a two-part series of an in-
T Association of Paediatric Dentists (KAPD), albeit
being amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. We strove
cadres of oral health care workers. Professor Arthur
Kemoli, Dr. Salome Ireri and Dr. Eunice Mbaabu actively
depth professional education on Infection Control in
T he Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (KAPD)
has more than 1,000 members since it was
the dental clinic.
represented the association at the meeting, in regards founded in 1959. KAPD has supervised the education
to promote oral health education, with a focus on
to provision of services to children, adolescents and Most of our members continued mentoring junior of accredited pediatric dentists since 1996 and Korean
young dental practitioners who are venturing into the
world of child dental care in both private practice and persons with special needs. colleagues, young dental interns, as well as dental government-approved pediatric dental specialists
public service. We scheduled a number of continuous KAPD collaborated with Garden of Hope Children’s students across the country in various dental schools since 2008. We held the 2002 conference of the
development talks under the guidance of the Council Home and the Edmund Rice Centre for free medical and internship centers. The University of Nairobi, Moi Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia (PDAA) on Jeju
Head of Education, Dr Maureen Macharia. Emphasis camps. The Garden of Hope Children’s Home is Teaching and Referral Hospital and Maseno University island and the 2013 congress of the IAPD in Seoul. The
was placed on Minimal Invasive Dentistry, Silver located in Ngong town, about 25 kilometers West are heavy centers of instruction through which council 2022 PDAA Congress was also successfully held online
Diamine Fluoride, Traumatic Dental Injuries and Early of the capital city of Nairobi; while the Edmund Rice and other members offered instruction. A number of in Seoul. Prof. Jong-Soo Kim from Dankook University
Childhood Caries. Centre is a community-based organisation located in these birthed research projects and theses of value to has been elected as the President of KAPD from 2022
The chair of KAPD, Dr. Marjorie Muasya, and president Nairobi. Dr. Nduguyu Kerre and Dr. Maureen Macharia
the region and beyond. to 2024. Vice-presidents are Prof. Young J Kim, Prof.
of IAPD, Jorge Castillo Cevallos, held one-on-one led KAPD to offer dental checkups to children in these
discussions. Both associations agreed to continue with facilities, many of whom are unfavorably affected by KAPD is pleased to continue representing the needs of Nan-Young Lee and Dr. Min-Ho Song.
their close alliance. IAPD’s pledged support to KAPD dental caries and dental fluorosis. Two other medical dental child patients in Kenya and across the region.
Please visit our website for more information. The
official English Web site is http://www.kapd.org/
welcome_en/.

PDAA 2022 and the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of

KAPD were held online on April 12-24, 2022, hosted
by KAPD. The meeting covered various themes related
to pediatric dentistry and attracted more than 1,186
participants. 559 from 20 countries (China, Hong
Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, USA and
Vietnam).

1. Workshops (2): Q-ray & PediDent Kids Files PRIMIUN/

NuSmile ZR Crown

2. Symposia (10): Pulp therapy, Special care, Oral

KAPD former Chair, Dr Nicholas Gichu, and team mates at a medical camp Medical camp surgery, Caries, Trauma updates, Molar incisor

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hypomineralization, Orthodontics, IAPD session, Esthetic

restoration in pediatric dentistry, and the latest materials

PDAA 2022 and the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of KAPD

was successful for academic exchanges and friendships for
pediatric dental residents and specialists all over the Asia.

The 56th Annual Autumn Conference of KAPD was held

in Choenan on October 21-23, 2022, hosted by Dankook
University. Approximately 200 participants attended the
conference, and 33 speakers gave oral presentations. The
topics of the main presentations were as follows: “Pediatric
Dentistry – Career Development in Clinical and Research
Training” by Prof. Kyounga Cheon from the University of
Alabama at Birmingham and “Recent Adhesion Theory
and Esthetic Restoration using Composite Resin” by Dr.
Sung-Wook Hwang from Cheongsan Dental Clinic.

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Malaysian The conference theme, "Dentition in Dilemma and

Secret of Sixes," set the stage for an informative
by Associate Prof. Dr. Ahmad Faisal Ismail. The new
committee is dedicated to maintaining the highest
Association of Paediatric and captivating event. The distinguished speakers, standards of excellence. It fosters a collaborative

Dentistry Prof. Ferranti Wong and Prof. Shakeel Shahdad from

the Queen Mary University of London delivered
community and provides participants with the latest
research and best practices. The outgoing committee,
thought-provoking talks on topics such as molar
he Malaysian Association of Paediatric Dentistry led by Dr. Juanna Bahadun, was thanked for their
T (MAPD) has been leading the charge in advancing
the conversation about paediatric dentistry with its
incisor hypomineralization and space management.
Participants also enjoyed problem-based learning case
unwavering commitment and hard work.
discussions, and tabletop demonstrations on injection For many attendees, the conference was a chance to
engaging monthly online webinars. With over 100
moulding, which added a hands-on, interactive reconnect with old friends and colleagues and forge
participants joining each session, the webinars covered
element to the conference. new connections. It was the first face-to-face event
an array of fascinating topics. These topics included
the relationship between paediatric dentistry and The conference also featured a scientific competition many had attended since the COVID-19 pandemic
paediatric endocrinology, and mouth breathing and in seven categories. This allowed participants to began, and the positive energy and enthusiasm were
sleep disorders. Attendees were thrilled to learn from showcase their research and engage in stimulating contagious.
the best experts in the field, gaining valuable insights discussions with their peers. Categories included oral
presentations for research and case reports and poster Overall, the MAPD 2023 biennial scientific conference
into the latest research and best practices.
presentations, for dental trauma, systemic disease, oral and trade exhibition was an enormous success, leaving
Excitement and enthusiasm reached new heights at the
pathology and oral medicine, audit and observational participants feeling motivated, enlightened, and
MAPD 2023 biennial scientific conference and trade
studies, and review categories. excited about the future of paediatric dentistry. The
exhibition. This was held from 9-11 March at the stunning
Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The annual general meeting, held on 10 March, was MAPD continues to be a vital platform for advancing
Over 200 delegates, including traders, came together for also a momentous occasion. It saw the announcement the field and providing an avenue for meaningful
three days of riveting talks, networking and learning. of the new MAPD committee for 2023-2025, led discussions and exchanges.

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Mexican Academy Nepalese

of Pediatric Dentistry Association of Pediatric
he Mexican Academy of Pediatric Dentistry held
Dentistry
T its 38° Magno Congress in the beautiful city of
ver the course of 2022 and the beginning of
Merida, Yucatan from October 26-29, 2022. O 2023, the Nepalese Association of Pediatric

The course included four days of updating under an Dentistry (NAPD) conducted many scientific events.

atmosphere of fellowship among colleagues. Important • 4th Annual NAPD Conference was held on 8th-
national and international speakers, such as Dr. Prasad 9th April, 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal. On 8th
K Musale, Dr. Katrin Bekes, Dr. Luciano Zaffarano, Dr. April, a workshop on “Rotary Endodontics” was
Lourdes Santos Pinto, Dr. Paul Bahn, Dr. Marco Navarro conducted with 36 participants. 9th April consisted

and Dr. Abhinav Talekar, addressed issues such as MIH, of scientific sessions comprising lectures by eight

early childhood caries, pulp therapy and orthopedics keynote speakers on multidisciplinary topics and

among other current topics in Pediatric Dentistry. competitive presentations by postgraduate students.
70 participants attended the conference. The
Within the framework of the congress, the Student
conference was highly successful and appreciated by
Forum was also held as part of the activities for attendees.
universities affiliated to AMOP. This forum had the
• Hands-on course on “Bioflex crown”, 7th January,
participation of more than 30 universities from
2023 at Kantipur Dental College and Hospital,
throughout the country.
Kathmandu
The first social brigade to support the most vulnerable
• 2nd post-graduate convention of NAPD with hands-
population was also implemented. More than 600
on courses on “Ledge bypass of root canals” on 21st
attendees enjoyed the event.
January, 2023 in Kathmandu

• Workshop on “Apical end plug” and “Single cone

obturation technique” with bioceramics. 13th
March, 2023, at Kathmandu University School of
Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel.

• Online lecture on “Dental Traumatology for primary

and young permanent teeth” by Professor Dr. Nil
Altay on 30th March 2023.

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Nigerian • Treasurer: Dr. Olusola Ayebameru

Pakistan Academy
of Paediatric Dentistry
• Publicity Secretary: Dr Ibiyemi Oduyemi
Association of Paediatric • Membership Secretary: Dr. Chioma Nzomiwu
Dentistry • Chairman, Education, and Scientific Committee: he Year 2022 was a tough year for officers of

he Nigerian Association of Paediatric Dentistry

Dr. Nneka Onyejaka T PAPD. The Governmental Agency that regulates
medical/dental education and practice – the Pakistan
T (NAPD) conducted several activities in 2022. In
May 2022, Children’s Day was celebrated at various
• Editor: Dr. Olubukola Olatosi
• Immediate Past President: Prof Omolola Orenuga
Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) – was dissolved
and replaced with the Pakistan Medical Commission
dental institutions and locations where Paediatric The official journal of the association, the Journal of (PMC). The PMC immediately started a process of
Dentistry is practiced. These activities took place in Paediatric Dental Research and Practice (JPDRP), was revising dental curriculum and training standards of
launched in 2020 and has produced three volumes PM&DC. Historically, after a long struggle spanning a
dental clinics, while others were organized in schools.
couple of decades by pediatric dentists in the country,
The programs included preventative oral health talks, from 2020–2022. The journal's official website is www.
PM&DC in July 2019, had finally allocated 250 contact
dramas, quizzes, debates, parties and the distribution jpdrp-napd.org. The association also publishes regular
hours of teaching for Pediatric Dentistry in the final
of oral health souvenirs to children. newsletters to keep members updated.
year of BDS training, and made it an independent
The association held its Biennial Scientific Conference The association is looking forward to having its 2023 examinable subject. However, the dental board of
and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 3rd–4th webinar series, starting in Q2 2023. It is proposing to studies appointed by the new PMC recommended
conduct a national survey of the Oral Health Status merging Pediatric Dentistry as a meager part of
August 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. The main theme of
Operative Dentistry. Unfortunately, there was no
the conference was “Paediatric Dentistry in Nigeria: of the Nigerian Child. We also have experts who are
representation of pediatric dentistry in the new dental
The Past, the Present, and the Future.” The two sub- engaged with Special Needs Children and Oral Health
board of studies. The senior PAPD officers tried to
themes were ‘The Relevance of Forensic Odontology in Cleft care. convince the dental board of studies to not reverse
in Paediatric Dentistry’ and ‘The Role of the Paediatric In conclusion, paediatric dentistry in Nigeria has come the status of the specialty, but in vain. The only dental
Dentist in Reporting Non-Accidental Injuries’. During a long way and the future development of the specialty member in the PMC eight-member Central Council
the conference, a day was set aside for a special school is positive. was then engaged by the PAPD Senior Officers through
visit to Patrick Speech and Languages Centre (PSLC), personal meetings, emails and WhatsApp messages, to
prevent the regression of the subject. He was informed
Lagos where free oral health talks, dental check-
that 40% of the country’s population consisted of
ups and donations were made. This center caters
children and, asked for the specialty to be allowed
to individuals living with autism and other related
to evolve. Removing Pediatric Dentistry as a subject
developmental disorders, and our association plans to from the dental curriculum could mean international
maintain an ongoing relationship. de-recognition of the Pakistani BDS degree. A legal
The election of new executives for 2022-2024 tenure course was also planned by PAPD in case the previous
decisions of July 2019 by PM&DC were squashed.
was conducted at the AGM, and the members are
All those efforts resulted in allocation of 200 hours
listed below:
to the subject, 20 in the second year, 30 in the third
• President: Dr. Ifeyinwa Adegbulugbe year and 150 in the final year of BDS training. Though
• President-Elect: Prof Joy Eminue the final recommendations of the dental board were
vague, the impression was that the status of Pediatric
• Secretary-General: Dr Omobola Olanloye
Dentistry as a separate, independent and examinable
• Assistant Secretary-General: Dr. Chizoba Okolo subject was maintained. The story did not end, as the
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PMC, and PM&DC was restored. Immediately after

the restoration of PM&DC, the 2019 Medical/Dental
Peruvian Society
Education and Practices & Standards were reinstated. of Pediatric Dentistry
A remarkable triumph was the initiation of a four-year
he Peruvian Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SPO)
Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry by College of Physicians
& Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS in Pediatric Dentistry). A
T has grown considerably during the pandemic

Committee of Pediatric Dentists is currently preparing years, with over 70 new members. We held the 2022
its training and examination standards. annual congress virtually on August 26th, which was
a huge success, with nearly 300 online participants
Another positive development was the addition of
several newly qualified pediatric dentists in the country from all over the world. Our main international
(some trained in Pakistan and others from abroad). speakers were pediatric dentists with great expertise
Overall, the efforts continue and we are hopeful to in their area, such as Dr. Suzana Lucio (Ankyloglossia in
provide better oral health care to our children. newborns) and Dr. Daniela Rios (Use of biomaterials)
Officers of PAPD are: President - Professor Amjad from Brazil, Dr. Kaaren Vargas (Indirect pulp capping)
H. Wyne; Vice President - Professor Hasham Khan; from the USA, and Dr. Prasad Musale from India (Pulp
General Secretary - Professor Arham Chohan and treatments on primary teeth).
Finance Secretary - Dr. Sajjad Ahmad.
Moreover, during the past year, our Association held
Professor Amjad H. Wyne A Caring Pediatric Dentist and her assistant providing services monthly open scientific online seminars, including
President, Pakistan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry under full precautions.
many issues of Pediatric Dentistry, in order to keep
our associates updated.

We were able to finish our year with a face-to-face

Christmas dinner, where we shared very special
moments together.

In April 2023, after two very challenging pandemic

years, the SPO board will change. We wish them
continued success in leading our scientific Society
with pride and hard work.

Executive Body Meeting of PAPD before C-19 Pandemic

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Philippine Pediatric Netherlands gave a passionate lecture on “Circularity

of Materials”. PPDSI is trying to inject awareness of
Polish Dental
Dr n. med. Piotr Stachurski MD

Dental Society environmental issues into local dentists in the hope of Association – Section of
n February 5-6, this year, PPDSI held its 30th
spreading the urgent call to save our planet Earth. Mr.
Pediatric Dentistry
O Annual Convention on a hybrid platform. This
Frederick Fabella, a motivational speaker helped the
audience realize and learn how to be happy through DA-SPD has 176 members, including four honorary
was the first face-to-face activity that we organized
since the country was placed on lockdown on March
his talk on “ Positive Psychology: The Science of P members.
Happiness”. The audience was left with positive and Members of the section took an active part in the
15, 2020, due to the Covid -19 pandemic. The theme conference “Intergenerational Problems of Modern
happy thoughts, something appropriate after surviving
was Rated R: Revive, Reset, Reignite Pediatric Oral Dentistry”, which was organised by PTSD, PTSG, OIL
the difficulties during the pandemic.
Care. The theme was especially intended to address Warsaw, the Commission for Dentists of the ORL in
Medical doctors were also invited to engage with Warsaw and the PTS Children’s Dentistry Section and
the numerous challenges our membership and our
held in Warsaw on 24 September 2022.
colleagues in the Philippines faced when patients did dental professionals. Dr. Vanessa Cainghug a respected
During the conference, there were lectures by, among
not receive regular dental care during the past two Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist gave an enlightening
others, Prof. Anastassio E. Kossioni, Prof. Svante
years and dental health professionals experienced a lecture on “Behavior Management” which pediatric Twetman, Prof. Jo E. Frencken, Dr. Ewa Rusyan, dr. Dent.
decline in clinic appointments. dentists can apply in their practice. Dr. Royce Karolina Obroniecka, Dr. N. med. Kamil Adamczyk, Dr.
Mangubat, a pediatrician gave a timely review of “First Piotr Sobiech and Prof. Dr. Hab. N. med. Dorota Olczak-
The convention started with a keynote speech Kowalczyk. Prof. Dr hab. N. med. Agnieszka Mielczarek
Line Management of Pediatric Pain and Infection.
delivered by the Chancellor of the country’s premier presented Polish experts' recommendations on
university, Dr. Carmencita Padilla, MD, MAHPS of fluoride agents in the prevention and treatment of
the University of the Philippines (Manila). She gave dental caries and erosion in children, adolescents, and
adults. The Conference also featured a presentation by
a comprehensive discussion that encouraged the
the Stern Weber Competition dental student winners.
audience and specifically PPDSI officers to initiate
Companies
. sponsoring Branch/Section meetings
advocacy to improve the oral health of Filipinos and
include: Colgate, Cerkamed, Arkona, Lasotronix, GC
to take collaborative direction with public and private and Ivoclar Vivadent.
stakeholders, especially the Department of Health.
Membership of the PTS Section Executive Board for
PPDSI is fortunate to have learned from the Zoom the 2018–2023 term include:
President: Prof. Dr. med. Maria Mielnik-Błaszczak
lectures of international experts led by IAPD President
Vice-President: Grażyna Marczuk-Kolada MD, PhD
Jorge Luis Castillo Cevallos, DDS, MSD, Ph.D. He – Karolina Gerreth MD, PhD
lectured on “How to Face the New Normality in Secretary: Dr Elżbieta Pels MD
Pediatric Dentistry” where he explained the rationale Deputy secretary: Dr Elżbieta Łuczaj-Cepowicz
and indications for the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride. Treasurer: Dr Dorota Krawczyk MD
Deputy Treasurer: Dr Anna Kuźmiuk
Justin Jae Cheoun Lee, DDS, Ph.D. gave a profound
presentation on “Reading Children’s Faces”. Richard Board members include:
Prof. Dr. med. Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk
Chamberlain, DDS a US-based pediatric dentist
Prof. Dr. med. Maria Borysewicz-Lewicka
elaborated on the topic “Revisiting the Pulp/Pulp Prof. Dr. med. Katarzyna Emerich
Treatment Updates". Prof. Dr. med. Joanna Szczepańska
Lidia Postek-Stefańska MD, PhD
Non-dental topics were also part of the program. Ms. Anna Jurczak MD, PhD
Jacqueline Van Den Ende, CEO of Carbon Equity in the Dr n. med. Alicja Suszczewicz

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Portuguese Society well as with the 44th annual Congress of the Spanish
Puerto Rico Society is devoted to voluntary Community Outreach
Society. The President of the congress was Professor
of Paediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dental Society
interventions like Give Kids A Smile to educate, prevent
Elias Berdouses and the main theme was “Discovering and treat dental diseases. Puerto Rico has a problem
New Paths in Paediatric Dentistry”. Approximately with access to dental care that we are trying to work
he Portuguese Society of Paediatric Dentistry armest wishes from Puerto Rico!
T (SPOP) was established in 2010, and one of our
main objectives is to promote and divulge scientific
1,000 participants participated in this meeting, which
included a number of international lectures, oral
W Our Society is small and gathers pediatric on. School-based interventions, weekend clinics and
back-to-school assessments with the application of
dentists from around Puerto Rico. Our Board
knowledge in paediatric dentistry. Our membership sessions, and poster presentations. Abstract books of
of Directors is composed of a balanced mix of SDF help children in need. Joining forces with the
has steadily increased, and now we have approximately these scientific works are now available at Eur Arch
experienced practitioners and young entrepreneur Puerto Rico Coalition of Oral Health, we are creating
170 active members. Paediatr Dent https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-022-
pediatric dentists. We meet mostly through Zoom strategic plans for the future as part of our main goal
The SPOP Executive Committee for 2022-2024 includes: 00771-1. Video Conference every 2 months. It is our purpose to
to reduce disparities.
President: Ana Coelho The SPOP annual meeting was held in Oporto, Portugal, serve the community and our members.
Vice-President: Teresa Vale on 11th February 2023, with a focus on the theme Access to direct counseling and education has also
General Secretary: Elsa Paiva During 2022, we still managed to meet the challenges
“Treatment of complications after dental traumatism.” been achieved through social media. Our followers
Treasurer: Susana Morgado of Covid-19. As our country opened, we had the
The SPOP continuously promotes activities, through opportunity to promote the well-being of our receive education, information on our directory
Secretary: Clemência Vieira
the official website (http://www.spop.pt/) and social members by doing activities in which we enjoyed and live interventions in collaboration with the PR
In 2022, the Portuguese Society of Paediatric Dentistry
media sources. Our efforts will continue to focus on exercising together. Other social events included the Pediatric Society and other health care professionals.
held its XII annual reunion in Lisbon, from 15th to
continuous education and promotion of Portuguese welcoming of residents in pediatric dentistry into our It is our commitment to reach out and educate our
18th June 2022. This scientific reunion was organized
jointly and held with the 16th “EAPD Congress” as children's oral health. professional organization. This opens the door for country for the good of our children.
new members to embrace our mission of service.

As part of the Latino American Society of Pediatric

Dentistry (ALOP), our President, Dr. Melba Esquilin
worked in the Annual Congress held at Monterrey,
Mexico in November 2022 and had the opportunity
to present the management of a medical condition
characteristic of Puerto Rican albino patients called
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome. This congress was a
great opportunity to exchange ideas, to learn new
topics, and to contribute to the development of new
dental caries policies and management systems in
Latin American countries. Also Dr. Esquilin became
part of the Review Board for the publications of ALOP.

A Message from our Chair: Puerto Rico is facing

the same issues of dental caries as a public health
problem. As in many countries, the prevalence of
16th EAPD Congress realized in Lisbon, June 2022 oral diseases is between 30%-40%. This is why our Community Service

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Romanian National As teamwork abilities are essential in PD as in many

other fields and distance is no longer a problem in the
Association of Paediatric 21st century, international students’ cooperation is

Dentistry encouraged. As a new development of the Erasmus+

OSCAR (Oral Special Care Academic Resources)
project, student chapters from Carol Davila University
022 was another busy year for ANSPR members.
2 Long-awaited in-person events were possible
again and we all embraced this shift towards normality,
(Bucharest) and Buffalo University (USA) were
connected and started to work together for better
understanding of special oral care (Photo 2).
while still keeping at hand the acquired experience of
online and hybrid meetings with their advantages. Postgraduate dental education was provided by a
Continuous Education large number of courses and webinars on subjects like
Numerous engagements in national and international
prevention, trauma, or special care. A new, updated
events helped us keep up with novelties in the profession
book on fluoride in caries prevention (Photo 3) was
and share work results. Congresses of Bucharest College
published in 2022 with the support of Elmex, aiming
of Dentists, Carol Davila (Bucharest) and Gr. T. Popa
to provide dentists with up-to-date information on the
(Iași) universities, Romanian Association of Excellence
controversial subject of fluoride and to bring evident-
in Orthodontics (AREO) (held this year in Oradea),
based arguments for parents to accept fluoride paste
Transylvania Congress of Dental Medicine (hosted by
for their children. The book is downloadable free of
Iuliu Hațieganu University, Cluj-Napoca), Symposiums
charge from our association’s site.
of Bucharest Dentists’ Association (AMSMB) and of
the National Unified Associations of Stomatology
School Intervention Social Events (UNAS) (in Bucharest), The Apollonia University Days
and WHO Days (hosted every spring in Iași), as well
as the Conference of the Romanian Association of
Private Dental Practitioners (AMSPPR) were some of
the events in which ANSPR members participated this
year. We were also honored to participate, as invited
lecturers and attendees, in events organized and hosted
by the Turkish and Moldavian Dental Associations
(September). The ANSPR was represented in the iADH
Congress (August, Paris) and the 16th EAPD Congress
(June, Lisbon), where our colleague, dr. Konstantina
Kritikou was the designated winner of the Young
Researcher Travel Award. Congrats, K!
Last November, Rome saw a nice group of Romanian
traditional blouses at the 2nd IAPD Global Summit
(Photo 1). This latter event was a new opportunity for
participants to share not only achievements but also
their needs and fears and to understand, once again, that
paediatric dentists worldwide face similar problems.
A strong international PD community means better
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Teaming with children’s families was another focus

Slovenian Society Slovenian health-care system, together with educating
the lay and professional public on appropriate first aid
of Paediatric Dentistry,
of the ANSPR in 2022. Our series of parent-targeted
webinars on child oral health, created with the support measures, in addition to all the other regular activities,
of Colgate Romania, within the "Smile for the Future" Slovenian Medical originating from the time of SSPD’s establishment in 1980.
program https://programscolarcolgate.ro/zambeste-
pentruviitor/ continued, as did the activity of our
Association Rok Kosem
President, Slovenian Society of Paediatric Dentistry
dedicated Facebook group "Teeth and parents", now n 2022, the epidemiological situation related to [email protected]
counting almost 5,000 members. Online and in-person
meetings with families of children with special healthcare
I COVID-19 made it possible for the Slovenian Society
of Paediatric Dentistry (SSPD) to devote its main activity
needs were organized within the OSCAR project in an to the organization of its 13th traditional triennial
attempt to provide timely and useful information to meeting - live! This time, the meeting was entitled “Initial
enable parents to become their children’s very first oral care of traumatic dental injuries” (Ljubljana, October
21st-22nd, 2022). Numerous Slovenian experts from
care providers. Special kids in special situations were
various disciplines (paediatric dentistry, endodontics,
targeted this year not only by the already traditional
physiology, education) discussed several aspects of
Special Smiles events, but also by the “Building Bridges”,
initial care for children and adolescents experiencing
in which our colleagues from Lucian Blaga the University traumatic dental injuries, and many case reports were
of Sibiu were involved (Photo 4). thoroughly presented.
A busy year, that ended in a very optimistic way, with However, a very important contribution to the success
preparations for our first National Congress, scheduled of the meeting was rendered by three of the world
for May 11-13, 2023. Go, ANSPR! leading experts in the field of dental traumatology,
presenting the epidemiologic perspective of traumatic
dental injuries and the contemporary approach to tooth
avulsion and replantation (Prof. Lars Andersson, Malmö,
Sweden), the importance of clinical and radiographic
documentation in examination and diagnosis of luxation
injuries and the biology of pulpal healing in relation to
root- and crown fractures (Dr. Frances M. Andreasen,
Copenhagen, Denmark) and the emergency treatment
of traumatic injuries to primary incisors with emphasis
on traumatic intrusion of primary incisors (Prof. Gideon
Holan, Jerusalem, Israel). Each day, presentations were
followed by interesting panel discussions, focusing on the
2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management
of Traumatic Dental Injuries. This gave almost 300
participants the benefit of sharing knowledge and
experience with the distinguished experts. According to
the conclusions of the meeting, SSPD will strive to proceed
with the implementation of the presented practices of
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South African Spanish Society trics-Odontopediatrics Conference, organized by the

SEOP and directed by Dr. Planells, was held with a very
Association of Paediatric of Pediatric Dentistry positive reception. On this occasion, topics such as ma-

Dentistry he Spanish Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SEOP)

ternal and child dentistry, prebiotics and oral health,

022 was an amazing year with many "firsts",

T is the reference organization for pediatric oral
adolescence and an update on vaccines were covered.

2 milestones, and achievements for SAAPD.

Highlights from our year include the following:
health care and in the promotion of preventive
measures in children. It represents the specialty known
In parallel, the SEOP has organized four webinars on
various topics of interest in Pediatric Dentistry. It has
as Child Dentistry or Pediatric Dentistry. SEOP is the had expert speakers in the field for this purpose.
• Hosted the first AGM where we elected a new main contributor to professional education programs
In turn, the 3rd edition of the Online Pediatric Dentis-
structured committee. Prof Jorge in clinic in Pediatric Dentistry. The SEOP has 700 members.
try course, organized by SEOP and sponsored by Colga-
• We are purchasing our first mobile truck - to reach During 2022, different training activities were carried
te, has been held.
underprivileged areas without dental services for out for the Society members. On June 15-18, Lisbon
children. hosted the 16th EAPD Congress in collaboration with
the 4th Iberian Meeting of Pediatric Dentistry, which,
• The SAAPD in collaboration with SADA and Colgate
as in previous Meetings, is jointly organized by the
distributed 10,000 toothbrushes to schools and Spanish Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SEOP) and the
provided oral health care packs to paediatric cancer Portuguese Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SPOP). This
wards. year, its organization and location corresponded to the
• Launched our "Give a smile back" campaign: Portuguese Society of Pediatric Dentistry. The scienti-
providing dental care for children under GA! fic program was shared with the EAPD, and communi-
cations were presented by the SEOP-SPOP and by the
• Hosted numerous continuing education events, Prof Jorge at UWC
EAPD, with many attendees.
including hosting Prof. Jorge Castillo in South Africa!
SEOP is a member of the Latin American Association
• SAAPD members represented the Association at the
of Pediatric Dentistry (ALOP), and last November, SEOP
IAPD summit in Rome! participated in the XXI Congress of the Latin American
We can't wait to share our wonderful country with Association of Pediatric Dentistry (ALOP). The Con-
you in 2025! See you in Maastricht in June 2023!! gress was held online, with 5 conferences, which were
requested on topics of interest in pediatric dentistry.
The I SECIB-SEOP Joint Meeting was held in Seville on
October 21 and 22, and was organized by Drs. Mendo-
New SAAPD committee za and Gallego. With the child patient and his surgical
needs as the central axis, all the issues addressed have
been treated from a double perspective (surgical and
pediatric dentistry).
Parallel to the I SECIB-SEOP Joint Meeting, the XXI Mee-
ting of Young Pediatric Dentists was held in Seville, which
had a high participation of postgraduate students.
Give a smile back SAAPD at IAPD summit On December 17, the 23rd edition of the Pedia-

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Sudanese Society support scientific research inside and outside the

country; participate in the development and expansion
2010; a pre-congress workshop within the activities of
the twentieth Arab Union conference and the eighth
of Pediatric Dentistry of pediatric dental services and provide theoretical Sudanese Doctors Union conference in 2011; the 4th
and practical scientific advice; work to help organize EAPSN (European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) and
he Sudanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry
T (SSPD) was established in 2008 as the first
official gathering of pediatric dentists in Sudan; it was
and legalize the practice of the profession of Pediatric
Dentistry in Sudan and raise its level in cooperation with
1st ArAPD (Arabian Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry)
congress in Egypt, held on 10th to 11th May 2017; as
official authorities and other competent authorities, a member in the Arab society of pediatric dentistry
comprised of 5 members. The SSPD is a non-profit
local, regional and international organizations and
organization that represents the specialty of Pediatric in The 4th Egyptian, 9th Mediterranian, 12th Arab
bodies; raise the level of scientific and professional
Dentistry in Sudan. Its mission is to promote oral health International Congress of Pediatric Dentistry Association
performance of the Society’s members and achieve
of children as well as to enhance the science of this on November 9 to 11, 2018 at the Hilton Alexandria
scientific communication among them; preserve the
specialty in aspects of education, research and services Green Plaza – Egypt; the International Africa Meeting
according to professionalism, ethical standards, social ethics and traditions of the profession; strengthen
of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry;
accountability and best medical conduct. and develop relations with other local societies;
and recently in the 10th International Congress of the
cooperate with Arab and African medical societies
The objectives of the Society are to: develop scientific Mediterranean Society of Pediatric Dentistry, 13th
and unions; participate in the activities of the Arab
thought in the field of Pediatric Dentistry, working to International Congress of the Arab Society of Pediatric
Dental Federation; and enhance links with dentists and
develop and revitalize it nationally and internationally; Dentistry, 5th International Congress of the Egyptian
pediatric dentistry organizations in all countries.
spread the health awareness of the specialty among
Pediatric Dentistry Association on 18-20 November
doctors, citizens and educational institutions; The society has participated in the following
2022.
encourage scientific research in the field of Pediatric professional conferences: the first Jordanian and
Dentistry in cooperation and coordination with the seventh Arab conference for Pediatric Dentistry" in The following are some pictures from conference
relevant institutions and bodies that encourage and December 2008; the Lebanon conference in August participations.

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Swiss Association Taiwan Academy and usage of nitrous oxide in pediatric dentistry. To
explore the perspectives of different specialists, TAPD
for Paediatric Dentistry of Pediatric Dentistry organized an in-person meeting regarding microscopic
esthetic operative dentistry and digital CAD/CAM, as
he Swiss Association for Paediatric Dentistry appy 30th Birthday to TAPD!!
T (SVK- ASP) is a professional society of the Swiss H Established in 1992, TAPD welcomed its 30th
birthday in 2022. To celebrate this historic moment,
well as co-hosted cases report presentations with the
Taiwan Association for Disability and Oral Health.
Dental Association (SSO), with nearly 450 registered
TAPD hosted a series of activities with the main theme of TAPD worked with IAPD since 2019 on plans for the
members. Its purpose is to promote pediatric dentistry 2nd IAPD Global Summit. This was originally planned
“Children’s Power”, including a 2-day in-person Annual
in Switzerland by bringing together all dentists with a to be hosted in Taipei, Taiwan. However, because of
Congress. The Congress delivered the comprehensive
special interest in pediatric dentistry. COVID-19 and the strict regulations, IAPD and TAPD
knowledge of pediatric dentistry, a competition of
SVK also promotes the exchange of experience among academic presentations to provide young pediatric agreed that it was not suitable to have the summit in
dentists with a stage to shine, an electronic special Taiwan last year. We TAPD will keep a positive attitude
professional colleagues. It maintains close cooperation
issue to record the history and achievements of TAPD, toward working with IAPD for hosting an international
with the pediatric dentistry departments of university
and a press conference to address the importance of conference in the near future. We hope to see everyone
dental centers and school dental clinics.
children’s oral health to the public. in Taiwan one day.
SVK facilitates professional development through
TAPD now has 662 members, of which 385 are
lectures, courses and publications; this includes
Government-certified pediatric dentists. Certified
the well-attended annual conference held in mid- training facilities will also were scheduled to increase
January, with challenging presentations and nearly from 16 to 19 facilities by 2022.
400 participants. Unfortunately, the year 2022 started
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual CE courses have
as the year 2021, and the annual SVK-ASP congress been the main trend of TAPD during this period. A total
in January 2022 was again online, just like 2021. of 4 topics lectured by 7 specialists in different fields
Fortunately, the health restrictions soon eased, and were aired: core exercise and daily use, four-handed
we were finally able to live normally again. dentistry and dental magnification, treatment of
children’s mouth breathing in a multidisciplinary team,
As an SVK event, in the summer 2022, we had the
first group of participants (27) who had completed
and successfully passed the SSO postgraduate training
certificate in pediatric dentistry of the SVK. This
curriculum is designed with practical relevance in
mind, and it is important that the knowledge can also
be implemented in practice. The instruction language is
German or English. Handouts are provided in German
and/or French. Recognized and committed speakers
from the fields of pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and
periodontics address the various topics.

Kind regards
Dr. Laurent Daeniker
SVK-ASP Delegate for IAPD

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Thai Association control measures used in four different contexts;

of Pediatric Dentistry
dental school, public hospital, private hospital and
private clinic. A new infection control regimen was
ince May 2019, our Thai Society of Pediatric recommended.
S Dentistry (TSPD) has changed its name to Thai
Association of Pediatric Dentistry (ThAPD). There are
In 2022, Covid-19 cases in Thailand decreased and
infection control restrictions were loosened. Our on-
currently 500 pediatric dentists in the association.
site annual conference, themed ‘Pediatric Dentistry
In 2021, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, ThAPD Reunion’, was held on November 10-11, 2022 with 234
organized online conferences in Preventive Dentistry.
on-site participants.
The topics of discussion included ‘Silver Diamine
Fluoride’ on March 31, 2021, and ‘The Use of Fluoride In 2024, ThAPD will host the 13th Biennial Congress of
in Caries Management’ on October 15, 2021, with a the Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia (PDAA). It
peak of more than 1,200 participants. will be held on October 30—November 1 in Bangkok.

On November 18, 2021, we organized an annual online We are ready to welcome you, dentists all over the

conference on ‘Pediatric Dentistry after Covid-19 world, to the 13th PDAA Congress. Be our guests. Our
Pandemic'. The topics included scientific knowledge team is looking forward to meeting you all at PDAA
about Covid-19 and panel discussions about infection 2024 in Thailand.

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Turkish Society Christian H. Splieth, Luciano Zaffarano, Marcio

of Pediatric Dentistry Vivan Cardoso, Sinem Ceylanoglu, Alp Abidin

Atesci, Mustafa Gundogar, Tunc Akkoc and Naci
022 was a very busy year for the Turkish Murat. Lectures were presented on current and
2 Society of Paediatric Dentistry
established in 1977. Young paediatric dentist
(TSPD), comprehensive topics such as dental caries, erosive
tooth removal, MIH, restorative approaches in
candidates, presently working on their specialty pediatric dentistry clinic, modern materials, and
training from all over Türkiye, have shown great techniques in adhesive restorative dentistry, early
interest and strengthened our society by applying orthodontic treatments, digital anesthesia, new
for membership, which stands at more than 800 generation endodontic treatments, stem cells in
members currently. dentistry, and the importance of meta-analysis

The 22nd General Assembly was held on March 30, (Fig 3-4). The participants also contributed to

2022. The members of the new Board of Directors the scientific program with 98 oral and 77 poster

that will serve between 2022-2024 started to presentations and 12 full texts of the presented
work on the next congress immediately after their studies.
assignment (Fig 1).
The congress participants had the opportunity
The 28th International Congress of the Turkish to relax and socialize with their families and
Society of Paediatric Dentistry was held on colleagues on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea
6-9 October 2022, with the theme “Voice of whenever they had free time from the intensive
Innovations” in Susesi Luxury Resort, Antalya, scientific program. The congress social program
Türkiye. More than 350 attendees and 11 was also delighted with the opening cocktail,
international and local speakers participated in the outdoor activities provided by the hotel, and a bar
congress. night with live music (Fig 4).

Two pre-congress courses were held on the first At the 26th International Congress of the Turkish
day of the congress. Next-generation MTA-based Dental Association, held between 8-11 September
biomaterials with Uğur Tokay and Early interceptive 2022, members of the Board of Directors of TSPD
treatment of malocclusions with LM-Activator conducted a panel entitled "ECC, from Diagnosis
Eruption guidance appliance with Gioacchino to Treatment" under the moderation of Prof.
Pellegrino (Fig 2).
Dr. Figen Seymen, president of TSPD. There was
As in previous years, the scientific program of great interest in the panel from participants
our congress was enriched with the contribution that consisted of both general practitioners and
of valuable speakers, including Alexandre Vieira, paediatric dentists (Fig 5).

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Ukrainian
Association of Preventive
and Paediatric Dentistry
he Ukrainian Association of Preventive and
T Paediatric Dentistry was founded in 2007. Currently,
we have over 100 members. Since its foundation,
UAPPD has focused on pediatric dentists education and
oral health promotion. Unfortunately, this year UAPPD
had additional responsibility and duties.
24 February 2022 changed our lives. Due to Russian
invasion and aggression in Ukraine, many pediatric
dentists and anesthesiologists joined the Armed Forces
of Ukraine or became volunteers. Some of our colleagues
had to relocate and left their practice. Some of them lost
their lives because of Russian missiles and bombs.
Children in Ukraine have experienced a year of horror.
Over 1,000 children were killed or injured. Many
children were moved or kidnapped by Russian military
troops. There are still lots of children who need not
only dental care, but also medical and phycological
support.
Hundreds of hospitals and clinics are destroyed. The
remaining ones work in very difficult conditions. There
is a lack of staff, materials and equipment.
Nevertheless, Ukrainian pediatric dentists are still
standing and maintain oral health of our children.
Blackouts and air raid sirens are not the reasons to
stop our activity. Students of medical universities
continue studying, even in bomb shelters. Despite
all the conditions, a few conferences and hands-on
courses were organized in Kyiv and Lviv. Currently
the members of UAPPD are working on creation of
national guidelines devoted to the main oral diseases
treatment in children.
Ukrainian dentists are grateful to all the countries for
their support and help in these dark hours for our nation.
Larisa Khomenko
President of the Ukrainian Association of
Preventive and Paediatric Dentistry
Fig 5. TSPD Panel in the 26th International Congress of Turkis Dental Association [email protected]

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51st Journées 29th International Congress

Internationales de of Turkish Society of
la Société Française Paediatric Dentistry
d'Odontologie Pédiatrique 29th International Congress of Sheraton Ankara Hotel &
Université Claude Bernard, Turkish Society of Paediatric Conference Center,
Lyon Dentistry Ankara-Türkiye
30 June - 1 July 2023 12-15 October 2023 12-15 October 2023
Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center, Ankara-Türkiye

French Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SFOP) “Children of the Republic - We Grow Together” Turkish of Paediatric Dentistry
Language: French Language: English
Children of the Republic - We Grow Together

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Scientific Secreteriat Organization Secretariat

Turkish Society of Paediatric Dentistry Halaskargazi Cad. No:112 K:6 Osmanbey - Istanbul
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +90 212 247 50 44
[email protected] Fax: +90 212 233 31 06
E-mail: [email protected]

FDI World Dental Congress 39° Curso Magno Pachuca

2023 Sydney, Australia de Soto, Hidalgo, México
24-27 September 2023 18-21 October 2023
FDI & Australian Dental Association Mexican Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

Language: English Language: English

The World Dental Congress (WDC) is a flagship Key Speakers: Dr John Featherstone (EUA), Dr
event for FDI, strengthening ties and fostering Ahmed Shawky (EGYPT), Dr Yasmi O´Crystal (EUA),
collaboration within the global oral health Dr Monty Duggal (INDIA-UK). Dr Paulo Nelson
community. (BRAZIL) and Dr Sophie Doméjean (France)

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The IAPD Board of Directors would like to take

Thanks for joining us at the highly anticipated the opportunity to thank all National Societies and Members
29th IAPD Congress for their ongoing support.
hank you for joining us at the highly anticipated engaging plenary sessions covering the following
Your support helps us rise our voice to the global community
T 29th IAPD Congress, a ground-breaking event set
to take place in Maastricht from June 14-17. Delegates
topics: to ensure the progression in children's health worldwide.
• Collaborative approaches to prevention and
immersed themselves in the epicentre of the behaviour change
Paediatric Dental Universe, where renowned experts
• Caries management techniques
and enthusiasts gathered to share their insights and
• Combatting the effects of sugars on oral health
advancements.
• Multidisciplinary care for oral anomalies in children
With an overwhelming response, boasting over
• Addressing oral health inequalities
1200 participants from more than 70 countries, we
experienced an exceptional and fruitful congress! Additionally, we had scheduled 15 different symposia
that ran simultaneously in three parallel sessions,
The Venue, Location & More Prof. Figen Seymen Dr. Jorge Castillo Dr. Soni Stephen Dr. Ari Kupietzky Prof. Norman
covering a wide range of topics. Participants had the Tinanoff
IAPD 2023 was held at the newly renovated Maastricht PRESIDENT IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ELECT SECRETARY GENERAL
opportunity to learn about the role of parenting and (Türkiye) PRESIDENT (Australia) (Israel) EDITOR
Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC). The centre
family factors in preventing childhood dental caries, (Peru) (USA)
underwent a significant upgrade and expansion,
with the renovation being completed in June 2022. explore ethical issues in paediatric dentistry, and gain
In recognition of its excellence, MECC Maastricht's insights into public health strategies from around the
brand-new conference centre was awarded the world aimed at improving children's oral health.
prestigious Best Conference Location for 2021.
Moreover, we are pleased to have offered Pre-congress
Congress Days Courses on Wednesday, June 14. These courses
We take great pride in the program we have curated provided participants with an in-depth exploration of
for IAPD 2023. The main program featured several specific aspects of (paediatric) dentistry.
Dr. Vineet K. Dhar Prof. Varinder Goyal Dr. Marina Dr. Gabriela Scagnet
REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE Papachroni REPRESENTATIVE
FOR NATIONAL FOR NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR NATIONAL
MEMBER SOCIETIES MEMBER SOCIETIES FOR NATIONAL MEMBER SOCIETIES
(USA) (India) MEMBER SOCIETIES (Argentina)
(Greece)

Please feel free to share this newsletter with your colleagues and
acquaintances to encourage them to join our membership and our goal.
We are looking forward to welcome you to our upcoming events.

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