FDI World Dental Federation

The FDI World Dental Federation is a federation of approximately 200 national dental associations and specialist groups. The organisation's vision of "leading the world to optimal oral health" acknowledges that oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being.

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Constitution
At a glance
FDI Mission Statements

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FDI Constitution

FDI World Dental Federation was founded in 1900 as Fédération Dentaire Internationale in Paris, France and is one of the world’s oldest existing health profession organisations. More than 100 years since its founding, FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for more than 1 million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programmes, speaking as a unified voice for dentistry in international advocacy, and supporting member associations in oral health promotion activities worldwide.

The FDI Constitution was adopted in New Delhi, India (2004) and last amended in 2008. A copy of the document is available in English, French, Spanish, and German.

At-a-Glance: FDI World Dental Federation

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FDI Mission Statements

The main roles of the FDI World Dental Federation are to bring together the world of dentistry; to represent the dental profession of the world; and to stimulate and facilitate the exchange of information across all borders, with the aim of optimal oral health for all people.

The organisational vision is brought to life through activities related to FDI's four Mission Statements: