During the World Dental Congress 2024 held in Istanbul, Türkiye, significant policy statements were adopted that address key issues in the field of dentistry. These statements reflect a commitment to advancing dental practices and promoting optimal oral health worldwide.

These policy statements are available in four languages: English, French, German, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility to dental professionals and organizations globally. Discover them now:

• Artificial intelligence in dentistry
• Early childhood caries
• Ethics in dentistry
• Lasers in dentistry
• Oral health and noncommunicable diseases
• Oral health and special care dentistry
• Reduction of Sugar Consumption

What can you do with the policy statements?

FDI’s policy statements could prove an invaluable tool in your advocacy and educational efforts. Use them as a resource to:

• Develop your own national policies and legislation.
• Reference in your research papers.
• Inform and educate the general public, oral health professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders on key issues related to the field of dentistry.

Read our policy statements toolkit for further inspiration.