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 professionals. Held annually at the FDI World Dental Congress, the forum reflects FDI’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and technologically driven dental landscape.
Dentists slam ‘fast and loose’ baby food sugar guidelines
Baby food manufacturers will be given 18 months to reduce sugar and salt content amidst new voluntary guidelines aimed at helping parents shop for healthier foods. Today, the government published new guidelines for commercial baby foods, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions. Businesses will be challenged to change the recipes for…
Why I became a dentist: a personal story of family and care
Dentistry spoke to Patric Aria Saraby about why he chose a career in dentistry, his long-term goals and what excites him most about the profession What first sparked your interest in dentistry? When I was born, my mother was still a dental student at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. My parents were refugees from the…
A-dec refreshes three showrooms
A-dec has recently completed a refresh of its three UK showrooms – Bracknell, Warrington and Nuneaton – offering dentists an opportunity to take a deep dive into its dental products and services. The revamped showrooms not only display A-dec’s complete range of dental packages but also enable dentists to envision what their surgery could look…
“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. Tamara Perić, chair of the section for preventive dentistry at the University of Belgrade’s Faculty of Dental Medicine in Serbia. In this interview, she shares her excitement about participating in […]
FDIWDC25: Global dental leaders to gather in Shanghai in September
SHANGHAI, China: The 2025 edition of the FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC), one of the world’s premier events for the oral health profession, will be held in Shanghai in China, from 9 to 12 September. Co-hosted by the Chinese Stomatological Association and Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, the event continues FDI’s tradition of rotating annual congresses across […]
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 has played a central role in shaping what promises to be one of the most comprehensive and dynamic scientific programmes in the history of the congress. In this interview, he shares insights into the […]
Tackling tongue ties: a holistic approach
Suraj Vatish explains how early diagnosis and collaborative care of tongue ties can improve oral health and overall lifelong wellbeing. In holistic health, the body is viewed as an interconnected system where a single issue can have widespread effects. This is particularly evident in the mouth, especially concerning the tongue. Tongue ties, also known as…
Why the iTero Lumina scanner is essential for modern dentistry
Aesthetic and restorative dentist Elaine Halley invested in her first iTero scanner back in 2011. Today, she admits that she would seriously reconsider the work that she does if her iTero scanners were taken away. Dr Halley explains how she has now really embraced utilising intraoral scanners as an integral component of her everyday practice –…
Choosing Composite Shades in Restorative Dentistry: A Practical Guide
Composite resin materials have become indispensable in modern restorative dentistry due to their aesthetic qualities, durability, and versatility. The post Choosing Composite Shades in Restorative Dentistry: A Practical Guide appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.