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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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Latest news
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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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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.