Webinars

TURNING SALUTOGENESIS INTO ACTION: A New Agenda for Global Oral Health (March 20, 2026)

Speakers:

Dr. Peter Mossey Professor, University of Dundee, Scotland and

Dr. Gerhard Seeberger, Past President, FDI World Dental Federation, Germany

Overview:

Nearly 50% of the global population still suffers from untreated dental caries.

It is time to rethink the role of oral health professionals and move from a model focused on treatment to one centered on prevention, behavior change, and population health.

In this interactive webinar, prepare to engage with global leaders and discuss how to transform oral health strategies into real, actionable solutions that can improve access, affordability, and prevention in your region.

Key Discussion Topics

• The global burden of untreated dental caries
• Shifting from surgical intervention to prevention and behavioral care
• Aligning the oral health workforce with Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
• Moving beyond policy statements to actionable strategies
• Strengthening public engagement and political will for oral health
• The social and economic impact of primary prevention