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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.

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Latest news
  • Dr Kakuhiro Fukai at WDC25
    10/01/2025
    A decade of progress in oral health for an ageing population: advocacy guide launched at WDC25
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  • IDJ - New issue
    09/30/2025
    The October issue of the International Dental Journal is out now! Discover what’s inside.
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  • FDI President Nikolai Sharkov
    09/15/2025
    Inaugural address of FDI President Asst. Prof. Dr Nikolai Sharkov at WDC25 in Shanghai
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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.

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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.