The FDI African Strategy for Oral Health: addressing the specific needs of the continent. (8th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hescot, Patrick; China, Emile; Bourgeois, Denis; Maina, Susan; Monteiro da Silva, Orlando; Luc Eiselé, Jean; Simpson, Christopher; Horn, Virginie
• Is Part Of: International dental journal. Volume 63:Number 3(2013:Jun.)
• Page Start: 113
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2013-05-08
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1111/idj.12044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-6539

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en" id="idj12044-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The FDI World Dental Federation has defined a strategy for the development of oral health in Africa during the "African Summit" held in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit gathered presidents from 16 African National Dental Associations, FDI stakeholders, the World Health Organisation and government delegates. The outcomes of this summit were stated in a Declaration, defining the functional principles of the African strategy as three priorities:</p> <p> <list id="idj12044-list-0001" list-type="order"> <list-item> <p>To establish and reinforce the credibility of NDAs</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>To acquire and develop leadership and management skills</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>Effective peer‐to‐peer exchange of information.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </abstract>