nternational Federation of Dental Anaesthesia and Sedation The international Federation of Dental Anaesthesia and Sedation (IFDSA), founded in 1976, exists to promote the safe and effective use of analgesia, sedation and, where appropriate, anaesthesia by dentists. IFDSA, which facilitates international exchange of knowledge and technologies in the interests of patients, promotes and encourages the study, practice and research into all aspects of dental analgesia, sedation and anaesthesia. Membership of the Federation is open to national societies for dental anaesthesia and sedation and individuals with special interests and expertise in the field. Since its formation, IFDSA has held tri-annual meetings, with the first meeting having been held in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 1976. The tie of the Federation (20586.2 – condition, good) is understood to date back to the formation of the organisation.