Opening ceremony FDI 2013 in Istanbul

January 06, 2020 | Events, Interviews, News

GENEVA, Switzerland: In the lead up to the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai, FDI World Dental Federation spoke to Prof. Katrin Bekes, head of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at the Medical University of Vienna. Bekes has roots in conservative dentistry, and in her early career, she explored quality-of-life research and treated many patients with severe dentine hypersensitivity. While she has been a paediatric dentist for nearly fifteen years now, she maintains a strong focus on quality-of-life concerns.

November 11, 2019 | Events, Interviews, News

SHANGHAI, China: China is a powerful ally in achieving a global community commitment to health. Recognising that health is fundamentally linked to successful economic and social development, the Chinese government is making progress to protect and promote the health and well-being of its citizens. When its World Dental Congress is held in Shanghai from 1 to 4 September 2020, FDI will be putting special focus on the country.

September 13, 2019 | Events, Interviews, News

GENEVA, Switzerland: The world’s population is ageing, and experts predict that, by 2050, 25% of the world’s population—two billion people—will be over 60 years old. A fifth of these—400 million—will be over 80 years old. Thus, FDI World Dental Federation recently released three practical guides that highlight advisory measures to maintain good oral health even into old age.