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We frequently read about the aims and work of organisations working in various parts of the world for dental and oral health. The purpose of this survey was to collect basic data about non-governmental (NGO) dental aid organisations on a global scale and thus contribute to a better understanding of their diversity, activities and limitations. Using a postal questionnaire, followed up by an emailed reminder (which was particularly successful) the authors discovered that the majority of the organsiations were established since 1980. Dental NGOs in developed countries tend to have larger membership and greater budgets with income generated predominantly from donations and own resources. The workforce was primarily based on volunteers and high priority activities included service provision, education and training, technical assistance and community development. Measures for quality assurance showed low complexity. Frequent areas of problems were associated with funding and staff. Much greater collaborative links with other stakeholders in development are urged, as is greater reliance on results of research, better quality assurance and management of projects. The FDI is urged to become an 'umbrella' organisation for such efforts.
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