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WDC26 · FDI World Dental Federation

FDI World Dental Congress 2026

ConferenceAwardedDentistry, Oral HealthIn-personAnnual
Prague, CZ4 Sept 2026 – 7 Sept 20264 days

Delegates

8,000+

Countries

100+

Duration

4 days · 4 Sept 2026 – 7 Sept 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The FDI World Dental Congress is a global event that offers a unique platform for dental professionals, researchers, students, industry representatives, and the entire dental team to come together for collaboration, education, and inspiration. It features a cutting-edge scientific programme with continuing education (CE) accredited sessions, interactive forums, expert lectures, hands-on workshops, and an expansive industry exhibition showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and research shaping the future of dentistry. Key themes for 2026 include artificial intelligence, digital innovation, robotics, patient-centred care, minimally invasive care, tooth preservation, and professional well-being. The congress aims to strengthen ties and foster collaboration within the global oral health community, advancing the science and practice of dentistry.

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Key details

City & country
Prague, CZ
Dates
4 Sept 2026 – 7 Sept 2026
Duration
4 days
Frequency
Annual
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
Global rotation
Commercial type
Trade ShowB2B
Official website
2026.world-dental-congress.org — register free for link access

Who attends

Dental professionalsresearchersstudentsindustry representativesdental team memberspolicymakerspublic health expertsand stakeholders from around the world

Programme

Tracks

Artificial Intelligence in DentistryDigital Innovation in DentistryRobotics in DentistryPatient-Centred CareMinimally Invasive CareTooth PreservationProfessional Well-beingAesthetic DentistryEndodontic PathologyPeriodontal Bone LossMolar Incisor HypomineralisationVital Pulp TherapyModern Endodontic Techniques

Networking events

  • Young Dentists Forum
  • Gala Dinner
  • Prague Night
  • Tours

Host city history — 37 congresses since 1987

2025ShanghaiCN← current
2024IstanbulTR
2023SydneyAU
2021SydneyAU
2019San FranciscoUS
2018Buenos AiresAR
2017MadridES
2016PoznańPL
2015BangkokTH
2014New DelhiIN
2013IstanbulTR
2012Hong Kong SARHK
2011Mexico CityMX
2010SalvadorBR
2009SingaporeSG
2008StockholmSE
2007DubaiAE
2006ShenzhenCN
2005MontrealCA
2004New DelhiIN
2003SydneyAU
2002ViennaAT
2001Kuala LumpurMY
2000ParisFR
1999Mexico CityMX
1998BarcelonaES
1997SeoulKR
1996OrlandoUS
1995Hong Kong SARHK
1994VancouverCA
1993GothenburgSE
1992BerlinDE
1991MilanIT
1990SingaporeSG
1989AmsterdamNL
1988WashingtonUS
1987Buenos AiresAR
AsiaEuropeOceaniaNorth AmericaLatin AmericaMiddle East
AU ×3US ×3CN ×2TR ×2AR ×2ES ×2IN ×2HK ×2MX ×2SG ×2SE ×2CA ×2PL ×1TH ×1BR ×1AE ×1AT ×1MY ×1FR ×1KR ×1DE ×1IT ×1NL ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America.

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