Professionals

Professionals

Oral health education is and will remain important, both now and in the future. For over 115 years, the Ivory Cross has been committed to preventing oral diseases and improving overall oral health. As a patient organization, the Ivory Cross focuses on all Dutch people, regardless of whether they are already affected by oral diseases or are at risk. On the other hand, it functions as a professional, scientific association for oral care professionals, who make a crucial contribution to prevention and treatment.

For you as professionals in (oral) health
The Ivory Cross is happy to assist you with your prevention and education efforts. As a member, you receive a 25% discount on all products available in our webshop, such as patient brochures, posters, advice, and Gewoon Gaaf products. You can also attend the Ivory Cross annual conference free of charge and receive a discount on courses offered by the Ivory Cross Prevention Academy.
With your membership, you support the work of the Ivoren Kruis. As the leading Dutch association for oral health, the Ivoren Kruis provides information through patient brochures and other resources and is active in education, the media, and politics. Furthermore, the association focuses on promoting scientific research, policy, communication, and networking. Prevention, the foundation of oral health, is the primary focus of all its activities.

Oral health education is and will remain important, both now and in the future. For over 115 years, the Ivory Cross has been committed to preventing oral diseases and improving overall oral health. As a patient organization, the Ivory Cross focuses on all Dutch people, regardless of whether they are already affected by oral diseases or are at risk. On the other hand, it functions as a professional, scientific association for oral care professionals, who make a crucial contribution to prevention and treatment.

For you as professionals in (oral) health
The Ivory Cross is happy to assist you with your prevention and education efforts. As a member, you receive a 25% discount on all products available in our webshop, such as patient brochures, posters, advice, and Gewoon Gaaf products. You can also attend the Ivory Cross annual conference free of charge and receive a discount on courses offered by the Ivory Cross Prevention Academy.
With your membership, you support the work of the Ivoren Kruis. As the leading Dutch association for oral health, the Ivoren Kruis provides information through patient brochures and other resources and is active in education, the media, and politics. Furthermore, the association focuses on promoting scientific research, policy, communication, and networking. Prevention, the foundation of oral health, is the primary focus of all its activities.

Advice

Updated Advice on Caries Prevention

To maintain oral health, the Ivory Cross Advisory Committee on Oral and Dental Disease Prevention develops recommendations for maintaining oral health. These recommendations describe the content of oral health information and preventive measures. The Ivory Cross promotes the implementation of these recommendations by dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare providers.

Courses

Take Gewoon Gaaf courses with the entire team

Het Ivoren Kruis offers practical courses that are inspiring for all players in the dental team, such as dentists, dental hygienists and (prevention) assistants.

Membership

Join the Ivory Cross

For over 115 years, the Ivory Cross has been committed to preventing oral diseases and improving overall oral health. Your membership helps the Ivory Cross achieve this. Prevention, the foundation of oral health, is the cornerstone of all our activities.

Partners in prevention

Become a partner of the Ivory Cross

In order to be able to guarantee the information provided by the Ivoren Kruis in the future, the Ivoren Kruis works together with partners in the business community. Partners of the Ivoren Kruis sell products that promote oral health or otherwise contribute to improving oral health.

Social role of dental care providers

Contribute to prevention in oral care

Dental care providers play a vital role in promoting oral health. Ivory Cross has compiled a list of community projects through which dental care providers can make an additional contribution to preventative oral care.

Fund

Help us and support our fund 'Keep Caries Out of the World!'
With your donation you directly contribute to a healthy future for young and old.

Are you celebrating a milestone anniversary or another special occasion soon? Instead of giving gifts, ask your guests to contribute to the "Keep Caries Out of the World" fund. This way, you'll be giving something truly meaningful.