On September 12, 2014, FDI World Dental Federation launched its Data Hub for Global Oral Health a first of its kind online database collating oral health data from various international sources – including World Health Organization (WHO), Niigata University, Malmö University, World Bank and Globocan
The FDI Data Hub is an easy-to-use, one-stop-shop for global oral health data. It provides FDI members and policy makers with the tools to support and promote advocacy for the dental profession. As recognized by the United Nations, oral diseases pose a major health burden for many countries, share common risk factors and can benefit from common responses to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Therefore, the FDI Data Hub includes the use of NCD risk factors together with oral health indicators. Click Data Hub for Global Oral Health to learn more.