Discover FDI’s activities and achievements in 2025

2025 was a landmark year for FDI World Dental Federation as we expanded our efforts to advance oral health globally through knowledge exchange, capacity building, advocacy and innovation.

The year saw two highly successful Regional Congresses in Riyadh and San José, alongside one of the largest FDI World Dental Congresses in recent years, in Shanghai, bringing together more than 30,000 participants from around the world. Through countless continuing education opportunities, FDI continued to support dental professionals at every stage of their careers.

World Oral Health Day reached new heights, sparking a global conversation on the connection between oral health and mental well-being and generating unprecedented engagement worldwide.

A major milestone in oral health integration was the launch of FDI’s Consensus Statement on Integrated Electronic Health Records in Dentistry, advocating for the inclusion of oral health indicators within electronic health records and strengthening the link between oral and general health.

FDI also achieved significant advocacy successes. Following sustained engagement with governments and global health partners, oral health was included in the United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health for the first time. An important step towards embedding oral health within broader health policies and systems worldwide.

Internally, FDI strengthened its governance by establishing two Special Committees tasked with reviewing the membership dues formula and exploring hybrid participation in the World Dental Parliament. Their work will help ensure the organization's long-term sustainability, inclusivity and responsiveness to members' needs.

Explore the 2025 Annual Report to discover how FDI and its members are driving progress towards a world with optimal oral health.