Professor Raman Bedi as Co-Director Attends the Launch of ACFF

On September 16, 2011, worldwide leaders in dentistry and public health gathered at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Mexico City to kick-off the Mexican chapter of the Alliance.  The Mexican chapter of the Alliance is joining the global movement towards a cavity-free future, following the launch of the first Alliance chapter in Colombia in May 2010.  This is building upon the work already being done on the issue of caries by dental and public health professionals in Mexico.

In Mexico alone, tooth decay affects 90 percent of the population, impacting not only the population’s oral health, but also their overall well-being and quality of life, according to the Mexican National Health Program. 

In addition to launching the Mexican chapter at FDI, the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future unveiled a free website for individuals and families that provides information about caries and resources to help prevent and manage early cavities. Through the website, individuals and families, who are committed to stopping early cavities, can learn about caries and download a checklist to help assess their current oral health habits. After completing the items on the checklist, individuals and families receive a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to oral health. To access the website, please visit www.AllianceForACavityFreeFuture.org  or www.alianzaporunfuturolibredecaries.org  for a Spanish version.