Global Organization Promotes Future Free of Caries

The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) recently held its sixth annual global summit during the FDI World Dental Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. While attendees enjoyed presentations on a variety of topics ranging from the latest in caries detection technology to the World Health Organization’s newly updated sugar consumption guidelines, ACFF participants also celebrated the launch of its 24th local chapter in Thailand.

“The FDI World Dental Congress, which each year brings together oral health leaders, advocates, and members of the community for a global discussion on topics such as promoting oral health and caries prevention and management, is the ideal venue for us to host the official launch of the Thailand ACFF chapter,” said Prathip Phantumvanit, DDS, MS, co-chair of the new chapter. “We are excited to be joining the ever growing assembly of ACFF chapters worldwide and working together toward achieving a cavity-free future.”

Representatives from many local organizations were in attendance to declare their commitment to reducing the global prevalence of caries, including the Pediatric Association of Thailand, Ministry of Health, Thai Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and various dental schools. The gathering also featured the inaugural ACFF Champions Awards, which honor the work of ACFF chapters whose programs are helping to drive significant, impactful change within their local communities. Both the Colombian and Pan-European ACFF chapters were honored for their efforts to carry out the organization’s mission. A monetary prize was awarded to each chapter to further support their ongoing initiatives.

From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. November 2015;13(11):24.