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The global voice of the dental profession

FDI represents more than one million dentists worldwide. We work with our members to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and its vital role in securing overall health and well-being. We are dedicated to safeguarding the health of people worldwide through the improved prevention, treatment, and control of oral diseases.

Our members

Latest news
  • WHO Session 156 - thumbnail
    03/05/2025
    FDI joins the 156th WHO Executive Board to advocate for oral health for improved overall health
  • Toothie Show
    03/04/2025
    World Oral Health Day 2025: Toothie’s new song and movie are here! Sing along to ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind’
  • Digital Cleft Care
    02/26/2025
    Digital Cleft care: new languages for MOOC in Digital Dentistry in Cleft Care and new videos

Our worldwide events

FDI World Dental Congress 2025
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FDI World Dental Parliament 2025
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World Oral Health Day
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Our regional events

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Regional Congress 2025
Regional Congress - Costa Rica
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Co-hosted with the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica (CCDCR), this regional congress will take place from 15 to 17 May 2025 at the Centro de Convenciones de Costa Rica in San José. Mark your calendars and be a part of excellence in dentistry!

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World Oral Health Day

Join us on 20 March to celebrate World Oral Health Day and unite in our efforts to reduce the global burden of oral diseases.

More FDI Resources
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IDJ - International Dental Journal by FDI

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IDJ is a an open-access publication, so all the peer-reviewed articles are freely available to read without subscription.