The International College of Dentists (ICD) is an organisation of distinguished dentists dedicated to fostering professional camaraderie, supporting humanitarian efforts and advancing dental knowledge worldwide. It is both the oldest and the largest honour society for dentists in the world, now boasting 14,000 fellows in 144 countries. Last year, Dr Mauro Labanca was elected global vice president of the ICD and will lead the college as global president in 2026—the first Italian in the ICD’s history to attain this level of leadership. As an expert in dental anatomy and surgery, he is an international speaker and key opinion leader for many leading dental companies. In this interview, Dental Tribune International speaks with him about his ICD journey, what he hopes to achieve as president and the value that the ICD offers the dental community.