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World Oral Health Day webinar supports local and global oral health action

Every year on 20 March, the global dental community marks World Oral Health Day (WOHD) in the spirit of improving global oral health and overall well-being....

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Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration

NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

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COP6 confirms 2034 amalgam phase-out with key clinical exemption

GENEVA, Switzerland: The global regulation of dental amalgam has entered a new phase after parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury adopted a decision ...

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New FDI report underscores illegal dental practice as a growing global health risk

GENEVA, Switzerland: A comprehensive new survey by FDI World Dental Federation has revealed that illegal dental practice is an escalating global public ...

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The dual impact of sugar substitutes: Improved oral health, impaired cognition

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Sugar substitutes have been promoted as a healthier alternative because of their low cariogenic potential and role in reducing caries ...

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Uniting for FDI’s Vision 2030

Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All is central to FDI’s advocacy strategy. Since its launch in 2021, it has guided efforts to address ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2026: Reuniting the global dental community in historic Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: From 4 to 7 September 2026, dental professionals from across the globe will gather in the heart of Europe for an event that ...

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“Reducing sugar consumption is a complex, cross-sectoral task”

In light of rising rates of chronic disease and growing awareness of the health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption, governments around the ...

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“As oral disease becomes more prevalent, collaboration becomes essential”

A global leader in consumer health, Haleon is committed to improving everyday oral health through science-backed innovation, education and partnerships. As ...

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FDIWDC25: GC presents modern amalgam alternatives

SHANGHAI, China: As the dental industry moves away from amalgam, GC is presenting its latest restorative solutions at the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress ...

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Charting the course to 2030: Interview with Vision 2030 expert group chair Prof. Manu Mathur

As global health leaders prepare for the 2025 UN high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), oral health is finally gaining the recognition it ...

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FDI World Dental Congress returns to China

SHANGHAI, China: After nearly two decades, the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC) returns to mainland China this week. Co-hosted by FDI World Dental ...

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“The Oral Health Observatory has been a goldmine of insights for China”

As oral health takes on growing importance within broader public health strategies, data-driven insights are becoming essential for shaping effective policy...

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Empowering the voices of tomorrow at the FDI Young Dentists Forum

As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), the spotlight turns to the next generation ...

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Final chapter of World Oral Health Day to be launched at FDIWDC25

SHANGHAI, China: The launch of the campaign for World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2026 will take place during the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), ...

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FDI Young Dentists Forum 2025: Empowering the next generation of dental leaders

SHANGHAI, China: The third edition of the highly anticipated FDI Young Dentists Forum is designed to support and inspire the next generation of dental ...

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Driving global dialogue in dentistry through interactive clinical symposia

This September in Shanghai, the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25) will welcome thousands of oral health professionals from around the world. ...

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“FDIWDC25 promises to be one of the largest and most dynamic dental gatherings to date”

As the global dental community prepares to gather in Shanghai for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), FDI had the opportunity to speak with Prof....

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Behind the scenes of the FDIWDC25 scientific programme

As the scientific programme director of the Chinese Stomatological Association (CSA) for the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), Prof. Tianmin Xu ...

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FDIWDC25: Global dental leaders to gather in Shanghai in September

SHANGHAI, China: The 2025 edition of the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), one of the world’s premier events for the oral health profession, will be ...

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New article spotlights oral health collaboration for ageing populations

LONDON, England: A recent editorial has highlighted the meaningful collaboration between the dental profession and industry under FDI World Dental ...

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FDI invites IDS attendees to the 2025 World Dental Congress

COLOGNE, Germany: After two decades, the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) is returning to mainland China. The event will take place on 9–12 September at ...

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“A happy mouth is a happy mind”: FDI highlights the link between oral and mental health with a new song

GENEVA, Switzerland: How does oral health affect mental well-being? This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), celebrated globally every year on March 20, FDI World...

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Global perspectives on oral health: Collaborative efforts to tackle a worldwide challenge

LEIPZIG, Germany: Although oral health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall health, significant disparities in access to care and ...

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AEEDC welcomes the global dental community to Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: The 29th UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2025) marks another milestone for the world’s largest ...

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FDI Regional Congress unites the global dentistry community in Riyadh with record-breaking attendance

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The highly anticipated FDI Regional Congress Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC), co-hosted by the Saudi Dental Society and ...

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Eco dentist from the UK wins the FDI Sustainability Award

BOGNOR REGIS, England: FDI World Dental Federation is the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, and the promotion of ...

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“Addressing the oral disease burden requires collaboration and partnerships”

At the forefront of innovative approaches to healthcare, Haleon is making significant strides in integrating oral healthcare with broader medical care. ...

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“Oral health is a fundamental human right”

On World Refugee Day, FDI World Dental Federation unveiled a pivotal policy brief titled Addressing Oral Health Needs in Refugees: Policy and Collaboration ...

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Welcome to the FDI World Dental Congress in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In partnership with the Turkish Dental Association, FDI World Dental Federation has brought its flagship event, the World Dental Congress,...

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