Illegal dental practice poses serious risks to patient safety, public health, and the credibility of the dental profession. It exists in both low- and high-income countries and is often driven by limited access to affordable dental care, shortage of qualified professionals, commercialization of dental and aesthetic services, and low public awareness.

Access the key findings from FDI’s global report on illegal dental practice in a practical two-page summary. Designed for National Dental Associations, policymakers and regulators, it supports advocacy and action to strengthen patient safety.