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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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    Whole mouth health in focus: Discover how co-design is improving prevention and patient care in the upcoming FDI webinar
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  • WOHD26 Toothie Conference
    03/04/2026
    WOHD26: Together, let’s create a record-breaking chain of happy moments!
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  • WDDF story Costa rica
    03/02/2026
    Reaching the unreachable: How FDI’s World Dental Development Fund is impacting remote communities worldwide
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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.