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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
  • Whole Mouth Health - New resources
    12/02/2025
    FDI releases new video, infographics, and white paper to advance oral health education through the Whole Mouth Health programme
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  • WHO FCTC COP11
    12/02/2025
    Governments endorse new decisions on global tobacco control at the WHO FCTC COP11
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  • IDJ - New issue
    12/02/2025
    The IDJ completes its 75th Volume with the December edition.
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FDI World Dental Congress 2026
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FDI World Dental Parliament 2026
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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.