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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.

Our members

Latest news
  • FDI Tobacco Cessation -Stop tobacco
    10/31/2025
    Five years of workshops: the global impact of the FDI Tobacco Cessation project (2020–2025)
  • Smile Grant 2026 - Apply Now
    10/31/2025
    Inspire change in oral health with the FDI Smile Grant 2026 – call for applications
  • WHO AMR Week 2025
    10/30/2025
    Act now: protect our present, secure our future. Discover the FDI resources to combat antimicrobial resistance

Our worldwide events

FDI World Dental Congress 2026
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FDI World Dental Parliament 2026
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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.

More FDI Resources
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Search our wealth of material developed by FDI experts and stay up to date with the latest resources.

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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.