International College of Dentists
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The International College of Dentists (ICD) is an organization of dentists from around the world who work to improve the profession through sharing and disseminating advances in dental knowledge and who seek to benefit their communities through voluntary service.
after practicing dentistry in the Philippines and Japan for 23 years. A colleague, Dr. Tsurukichi Okumura, a Japanese dentist, also urged Dr. Ottofy to form an internation organization.
Six years later, at an International Dental Congress in Philadelphia, U.S.A. the group of dentists met again to discuss the concept of the ICD then on New Year's Eve of 1927 the College was founded with Drs. Ottofy and Okumura as the Co-Founders.
Originally, 250 dentists from 162 countries accepted the Fellowship oath. The group was selected based on an international reputation and participation in the FDI World Dental Federation
. Each Fellow was given the task of nominating other dentists for membership based with the following instructions:
The Board of Governors came from Cuba, England, U.S.A., Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Japan, China, India, Uruguay, Australia and South Africa.
In the 1960s the Philippines
section grew then the Middle East
section. In the 1980s the South American section was formed. Today, the organization boasts a membership of approximately 11,000 (2009) from hundreds of countries.
SECTIONS OF THE COLLEGE (2009):
Section I United States of America (1934)
Section II Canada (1948)
Section III Mexico (1980)
Section IV South America (1981)
Section V Europe, Israel (1955)
Section VI India, Sri Lanka (1964)
Section VII Japan (1958)
Section VIII Australasian, New Zealand, Fiji Islands (1964)
Section IX Philippine Islands (1966)
Section X Middle East - Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Muscar, Oman, all Arab Emirates, and Yemen (1967)
Section XI Korea (1985)
Section XII Chinese Taipei (1994)
Section XX International Section - Fourteen Regions
This International Division of the College has no special geographical boundaries and provides a Section for Fellows living outside an official autonomous Section. China currently falls into this Division but may form its own autonomous regions eventually.
and Agra
. For many countries, induction of professionals into the College is considered a point of pride. Each year, the president of the ICD travels the world visiting various schools, organizations and leaders to promote oral health.
cyclone-affected townships in the Delta and Dadeyae areas, providing free dental care and making some donations to the people in the camps under the name of the ICD organization. Over 235 patients were treated. Similar dental missions occur throughout the year and around the world to underserviced areas under the name of the ICD. Other projects are sponsored by ICD around the world., For a more detailed list of humanitarian projects see the list at ICD USA Projects
and Cambodia
training for public health dentistry has been limited because of funds and experts in the field. Through an ICD sponsored program, roughly 40% of the public health dentists were given additional training. Another 20% of them went on to receive higher education (graduate) degrees in public health dentistry. While these programs do not directly provide care to patients in either country, they develop practical skills for dentists in designing programs for their populations. The organization has also worked to increase fluoridation in developing countries with high decay rates.
Mission statement
"The International College of Dentists is a leading honorary dental organization dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service and the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of all humankind."
History of the Organization
The idea for the International College of Dentists was conceived at a farewell party for Dr. Louis Ottofy when he was returning home to the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
after practicing dentistry in the Philippines and Japan for 23 years. A colleague, Dr. Tsurukichi Okumura, a Japanese dentist, also urged Dr. Ottofy to form an internation organization.
Six years later, at an International Dental Congress in Philadelphia, U.S.A. the group of dentists met again to discuss the concept of the ICD then on New Year's Eve of 1927 the College was founded with Drs. Ottofy and Okumura as the Co-Founders.
Originally, 250 dentists from 162 countries accepted the Fellowship oath. The group was selected based on an international reputation and participation in the FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation
The FDI World Dental Federation, established in Paris in 1900 as the Fédération dentaire internationale, is the world's leading organization representing the dental profession...
. Each Fellow was given the task of nominating other dentists for membership based with the following instructions:
"Please nominate the ablest, most progressive, best educated, ethical practitioner in your country, regardless of his place of domicile, nationality, race, color or religion."
The Board of Governors came from Cuba, England, U.S.A., Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Japan, China, India, Uruguay, Australia and South Africa.
Growth of the Organization
In the year following the initial formation of the ICD membership grew such that autonomous regions were required. Dentists who are inducted into the organization place the post-nominals FICD with their name.In the 1960s the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
section grew then the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
section. In the 1980s the South American section was formed. Today, the organization boasts a membership of approximately 11,000 (2009) from hundreds of countries.
SECTIONS OF THE COLLEGE (2009):
Section I United States of America (1934)
Section II Canada (1948)
Section III Mexico (1980)
Section IV South America (1981)
Section V Europe, Israel (1955)
Section VI India, Sri Lanka (1964)
Section VII Japan (1958)
Section VIII Australasian, New Zealand, Fiji Islands (1964)
Section IX Philippine Islands (1966)
Section X Middle East - Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Muscar, Oman, all Arab Emirates, and Yemen (1967)
Section XI Korea (1985)
Section XII Chinese Taipei (1994)
Section XX International Section - Fourteen Regions
This International Division of the College has no special geographical boundaries and provides a Section for Fellows living outside an official autonomous Section. China currently falls into this Division but may form its own autonomous regions eventually.
Bring together outstanding members of the profession
The ICD brings together members of the profession through regular local meetings of the fellows, arranging exchanges of students from around the world and recognizing meritorious service on the part of dentists. For instance, in 2008 Dr. Moriyama, the ICD president, presented recognition plaques to dentists, students and donors in DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
and Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
. For many countries, induction of professionals into the College is considered a point of pride. Each year, the president of the ICD travels the world visiting various schools, organizations and leaders to promote oral health.
Cultivate humanitarian efforts
In 2008, fifteen ICD Fellows of Myanmar Region 34 with eight assistants went tocyclone-affected townships in the Delta and Dadeyae areas, providing free dental care and making some donations to the people in the camps under the name of the ICD organization. Over 235 patients were treated. Similar dental missions occur throughout the year and around the world to underserviced areas under the name of the ICD. Other projects are sponsored by ICD around the world., For a more detailed list of humanitarian projects see the list at ICD USA Projects
Advance the art and science of dentistry
The ICD is working with King's College, London to promote the International Virtual Dental School IVIDENT with the aim of providing some dental courses through an online environment. The benefit is that specialist and advanced dental education and leading research can eventually be brought to dentists in remote areas where experts are not available for continuing education.Improve the welfare of the public internationally
In VietnamVietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
and Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
training for public health dentistry has been limited because of funds and experts in the field. Through an ICD sponsored program, roughly 40% of the public health dentists were given additional training. Another 20% of them went on to receive higher education (graduate) degrees in public health dentistry. While these programs do not directly provide care to patients in either country, they develop practical skills for dentists in designing programs for their populations. The organization has also worked to increase fluoridation in developing countries with high decay rates.