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PUBLISHED IN DUBAI www.dental-tribune.me March-April | No. 2, Vol. 8 “A healthy mouth and a healthy body go hand in hand” By Dental Tribune MEA / CAPPmea Executive Director of the FDI World Dental Federation, Enzo Bondi- oni hails from Switzerland. He has a background in finance, fundraising, advocacy, organisational capacity building and congress, and experi- ence in managing and leading mul- timillion-dollar projects and mak- ing them sustainable and profitable. Dental Tribune Middle East and Af- rica spoke with Bondioni about the FDI and the importance of partner- ships with companies like Philips during World Oral Health Day 2018. The FDI is a federation of interna- tional dental associations and other professional organisations. We have more than 200 members in 130 countries. How do you view the partnership between the FDI and Philips? Philips is a key ally in helping us ensure the success of World Oral Health Day. By working together, we can disseminate oral health mes- www.idem-singapore.com www.idem-singapore.com Enzo Bondioni, Executive Director 13 -15 APRIL 2018 SUNTEC SINGAPORE THE LEADING DENTAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE IN ASIA PACIFIC MEET THE 2018 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Galip Gurel Magda Feres Christopher Ho Simone Grandini Lawrence Lau Magda Mensi Angelo Mariotti Marcus Dagnelid Andreas Kurbad INTERNATIONAL GUEST PERKS International Participants to IDEM 2018 will receive a $20 voucher at Changi Airport. Simply register for IDEM to qualify. (Terms and conditions apply.) Promotional fares are available for travel to and from Suntec Singapore during show days. Attractive airfare deals for selected flights are available when booked using IDEM 2018 preferred code. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 31 JANUARY 2018! Registration Koelnmesse Pte Ltd Ms. Cindy Tantarica T: +65 6500 6700 E: idem-reg@koelnmesse.com.sg Connect with us IDEM Singapore IDEM Singapore idem.sg Endorsed by Supported by Held in Organised by Singapore Dental Association sages to many more people globally on 20 March. Philips is in a unique position to help us raise the visibility and un- derstanding of oral health issues across their networks, and we have seen through their World Oral Health Day activation efforts over the past two years, that they are fully committed to improving oral health habits through meaning- ful innovation. At the FDI, we find this type of support instrumental in helping us achieve optimal oral health for all. Why is partnership with companies like Philips important for the FDI? As leaders in the corporate world, companies like Philips have access to an international community of diverse stakeholders. They can help by spreading the World Oral Health Day messages and distributing the materials amongst their businesses, employees and customers, and at the same time show that they are committed to improving the health of the people who touch their busi- ness every day. World Oral Health Day provides a great platform through which our global partners can build brand eq- uity. It is also an excellent oppor- tunity for them to further leverage their investment by conducting their own aligned activities accord- ing to their business objectives. What are your hopes for the approaching World Oral Health Day on 20 March? This World Oral Health Day, we hope that people all over the world will “say ahh” and “think mouth, think health”. This is the theme of this year’s campaign, and it is prompt- ing people to make the connection between their oral health and their general health and well-being. A healthy mouth and a healthy body go hand in hand, so we want people to recognise the close association between the two, and the impact that one has on the other. On 20 March, we encourage peo- ple everywhere to commit to pre- vention and to control their risk factors. We encourage oral health professionals to commit to educat- ing their patients on the positive impact that protecting their oral health has on their general health, and we encourage policymakers to understand their countries’ oral health challenges and launch poli- cies that address oral disease at a lo- cal, regional and national level. SUBSCRIBE NOW www.me.dental-tribune.com/e-paper/ ISSN 2767-286X 1 2017 Opinion: A vision and a need for prevention Advertorial: Dentists reveal ways to profi t from healthy patients Special: Understanding oral and general health What is the relation between oral health and general health? Oral health and general health have a close two-way relationship. The mouth is the mirror of the body and offers clues about the status of overall health. It can reveal nutri- tional deficiencies; signs of system- ic disease like bacterial infections, immune disorders and oral cancer; and unhealthy habits such as tobac- co or alcohol use. Many general health conditions in- crease the risk of oral disease, such as an increased risk of periodontal disease in patients with diabetes, and vice versa-poor oral health can have a negative impact on general health conditions and their man- agement. Adopting good oral hygiene habits and having regular dental check- ups contribute to a lifetime of well- being and help people live a better quality of life into old age. How does the FDI contribute to the promotion of oral health? In terms of World Oral Health Day, the FDI launched the campaign in 2007 to raise global awareness on the prevention and control of oral disease, and today, it is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. We work with our members, oral health professionals, corporate partners, health organisations, poli- cymakers and the general public to spread messages about good oral hygiene practices to adults and chil- dren alike. More broadly, we work on major project partnerships in areas such as prevention and oral health lit- eracy, especially among children; oral health project innovation and sustainability; as well as caries man- agement and societal issues, such as oral health and ageing populations. How can dental profession- als stay current with the FDI? The best way to keep informed is to subscribe to FDI News for the latest developments in oral health. Thank you for the interview.