FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation, often shortened to FDI (French: Fédération Dentaire Internationale), is the world's leading organization representing the dental profession. It serves as the principal representative body for over one million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programmes, speaking as a unified voice for dentistry in international advocacy, and supporting member associations in oral health promotion activities worldwide.
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| Founded | 1900 |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Dentistry, oral health, education, scientific publications |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Members | Over 200 members in some 130 countries |
President | Ihsane Ben Yahya |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Fédération Dentaire Internationale |
FDI was established in Paris in 1900. FDI’s membership includes over 200 national member associations and specialist groups in some 130 countries.
History and purpose
FDI was founded in Paris in 1900.
A non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, FDI is governed by a General Assembly, with policy enacted by its Council and activities implemented through five standing committees comprising 60 volunteers from among its national member associations. Every year, some 300 delegates attend FDI’s World Dental Parliament to debate and define the global future of dentistry,
Michele Aerden became its first female president in 2005.[1]
FDI Annual World Dental Congress
The FDI Annual World Dental Congress (FDI AWDC) provides a scientific programme, a trade exhibition and an international forum for the review and discussion of the advancement of oral health, oral health care and all other subjects which will advance the objectives of FDI. It provides an opportunity for the strengthening of relations between the dental organizations, the people, and countries of the world.
The structure of the annual World Dental Congress may vary in detail according to local circumstances, but the main elements of the Congress are:
- Scientific Programme
- General Assembly and other business meetings of FDI - the FDI World Dental Parliament
- World Oral Health Forum
- FDI World Dental Exhibition
- Social Programme
Year and venue
- 2022 Mumbai (India)
- 2021 Sydney (Virtual, Australia)
- 2019 San Francisco (United States)
- 2018 Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- 2017 Madrid (Spain)
- 2016 Poznań (Poland)
- 2015 Bangkok (Thailand)
- 2014 New Delhi (India)
- 2013 Istanbul (Turkey)
- 2012 Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR, China)
- 2011 Mexico City (Mexico)
- 2010 Salvador da Bahia (Brazil)
- 2009 Singapore (Singapore)
- 2008 Stockholm (Sweden)
- 2007 Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- 2006 Shenzhen (China)
- 2005 Montreal (Canada)
- 2004 New Delhi (India)
- 2003 Sydney (Australia)
- 2002 Vienna (Austria)
- 2001 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- 2000 Paris (France)
World Oral Health Day
FDI World Dental Federation organizes the annual World Oral Health Day since 2013, observed internationally on 20 March.[2] The day is dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations and the general public can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives.
Partnership and projects
FDI is a member of the World Health Profession Alliance WHPA, which also includes the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Medical Association (WMA), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
See also
- FDI World Dental Federation notation
- International Association of Dental Students
References
- "Timeline of Women in Dentistry - History and Facts". Historyofdentistry.net. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
- "World Oral Health Day - 20 March 2016". 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 2016-04-13.