IFDH white paper highlights findings from 5 global surveys.

An editorial is presented on the release of a white paper by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH), summarizing findings from 5 global surveys on oral health conducted between 2019 and 2023. Topics discussed include toothpaste and electric toothbrush recommendations, oral-systemic links, sustainable dentistry, and oral hygiene instruction practices, revealing gaps between evidence-based knowledge and clinical decision making among dental hygienists.