FDI International Dental Congress returns to China

SHANGHAI, China: After just about twenty years, the FDI International Dental Congress (FDIWDC) returns to mainland China this week. Co-hosted by way of FDI International Dental Federation, the Chinese language Stomatological Affiliation and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, this yr’s match is shaping as much as be probably the most impactful in FDI’s historical past. Greater than 30,000 contributors are anticipated to wait the development over the following 4 days. This exceptional scale underscores each the dynamism of China’s dental marketplace and the in reality global succeed in of FDI, which represents a couple of million dentists international.

The congress builds at the good fortune of latest editions. The remaining FDIWDC, held in Turkey in 2024, drew 15,810 registrants and exhibition-only guests, making it probably the most impactful congresses in recent times. Shanghai is now poised to set new data, additional strengthening the development’s standing as an international assembly level for dentistry.

Prof. Guo Chuanbin, president of the Chinese Stomatological Association at the General Assembly, which took place ahead of the 2025 congress in Shanhgai. (Image: FDI World Dental Federation)

Prof. Guo Chuanbin, president of the Chinese language Stomatological Affiliation on the Basic Meeting, which came about forward of the 2025 congress in Shanhgai. (Symbol: FDI International Dental Federation)

“Referred to as the Olympics of dentistry, FDIWDC stands as a premier platform for showcasing the newest advances and long run instructions in world oral care. We’re extremely joyful to welcome contributors to the Nationwide Conference and Exhibition Middle in Shanghai, a world-class venue with state of the art amenities that fortify seamless wisdom alternate. China takes delight in having effectively hosted the FDIWDC in Shenzhen in 2006 and Hong Kong in 2012, each and every version leaving an indelible mark on global dental collaboration. This yr, as FDIWDC involves China underneath the theme of ‘Shaping the way forward for oral well being’, we’re honoured to proceed this legacy,” stated Prof. Guo Chuanbin, president of the Chinese language Stomatological Affiliation.

FDIWDC combines a multi-faceted medical programme, a complete exhibition and distinctive networking alternatives. Delegates can earn proceeding training credit via periods masking the overall spectrum of oral well being. Highlights of this yr’s FDIWDC come with the Younger Dentists Discussion board, FDI Committee Fora and the release of the 2026 International Oral Well being Day marketing campaign.

Dr Greg Chadwick, president of the FDI World Dental Federation, speaking at the General Assembly. (Image: FDI World Dental Federation)

Dr Greg Chadwick, president of the FDI International Dental Federation, talking on the Basic Meeting. (Symbol: FDI International Dental Federation)

FDI President Dr Greg Chadwick added: “This yr’s congress provides a phenomenal alternative for proceeding skilled building via a powerful medical programme designed to equip dental pros with the newest analysis, evidence-based practices and medical tactics. As dentistry continues to adapt, lifelong finding out stays crucial to turning in the most efficient conceivable care to our sufferers, and FDIWDC is the place that finding out involves lifestyles.”

At the exhibition ground, guests can discover the newest inventions from main global manufacturers in addition to Chinese language producers. Guided excursions will assist contributors navigate the expansive halls and discover key highlights. FDI may be showcasing its tasks at Sales space S61—from proceeding training and public well being tasks to advocacy paintings. Interactive options such because the Toothie Run sport and a themed photograph sales space upload a lighter contact to the sales space enjoy.

In parallel, FDI’s parliamentary periods are happening, the place member associations are making necessary choices that can form the organisation’s long run.

Additional info can also be discovered on-line at 2025.world-dental-congress.org.

Impressions from FDIWDC25

More than 30,000 participants are expected to attend FDIWDC25.

Greater than 30,000 contributors are anticipated to wait FDIWDC25.

The exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai spans 60,000 m², providing a stage for the latest dental innovations from around the world.

The exhibition on the Nationwide Exhibition and Conference Middle in Shanghai spans 60,000 m², offering a degree for the newest dental inventions from all over the world.