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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
  • The Mooc 2 - includes Sustainability Ambassador Prize
    06/16/2025
    Join FDI’s exciting second Massive Open Online Course on sustainability in dentistry and get the chance to win the Sustainability Ambassador Prize!
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  • Story - From displacement to dental leadership: an inspirational journey for dentists and their teams
    06/12/2025
    From displacement to dental leadership: an inspirational journey for dentists and their teams
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  • OHO workshop
    06/04/2025
    FDI hosts Oral Health Observatory workshop to inform policies and advocacy initiatives
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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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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.