Strong health systems depend on a strong health workforce. Dentists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and many other health professionals bring essential expertise to patient care. Together, they shape how health systems respond to complex health challenges. Investing in the health workforce means healthier populations and stronger economies. ➡️ bit.ly/4sz3cnr #InvestInHealthProfessionals #WorldHealthWorkerWeek @WHPAlliance

FDI welcomes the formal adoption of the 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐍 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐂𝐃𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 by the UN General Assembly. This milestone reflects sustained civil society leadership and strong global commitment. For the first time, 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 of a UN High-level Meeting declaration. The Declaration acknowledges the global burden of oral diseases, their shared risk factors with other NCDs, and the urgent need to expand access to essential 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞. A historic step forward for oral health, and a powerful signal that it belongs at the heart of global health agendas. ➡️ fdiworlddental.org/un-declar… #OralHealth #NCDs #UniversalHealthCoverage #GlobalHealth #HLM4

A landmark decision at #MinamataCOP6: where Parties agreed to set 2034 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 after which the manufacture, import, or export of dental amalgam will no longer be permitted. The final decision includes a key exemption that ensures that even after phase-out of #DentalAmalgam it can be used “when its use is considered necessary by the dental practitioner based on the needs of the patient.” This aligns closely with FDI and @IADR's long-standing position advocating for a 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞-𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 that allows all countries to strengthen capacity, build technical expertise, and ensure continuity of patient care during the transition. ➡️ Read the Joint FDI & IADR press release here: bit.ly/49HWNiZ

Today, #MinamataCOP6 kicks off in Geneva. FDI is on the ground to contribute to global discussions on the future of mercury use, including its phase-down in dentistry. Stay tuned for updates and insights from Geneva as the deliberations unfold.

🌍 Registration is now open for the FDI #WorldDentalCongress 2026, co-hosted with @Stomatologove! Join us from 4–7 September 2026 in Prague for an inspiring journey into the future of dentistry. 💡 Why attend? ▪️ A groundbreaking scientific programme on AI and digital dentistry ▪️ Unmatched networking with global dental leaders ▪️ Early Bird rates until 4 June 2026 ▪️ Group discounts of up to 10% Don’t miss out! ➡️ Register today and secure your spot! 🔗 2026.world-dental-congress.o…

❗️ Join this pre-#MinamataCOP6 online event, jointly hosted by FDI and @IADR. As countries move toward reducing mercury use in dentistry, what are the real-world challenges and solutions? 💬 Hear global experts discuss alternatives to dental amalgam, implementation experiences, and national phase-down strategies shaping a mercury-free future. 📅 Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | 14:45–15:45 (UTC+02:00) ➡ Moderator: Makyba Charles-Ayinde 🎤 Speakers: ▪️ Christopher Fox – on the performance and limitations of amalgam alternatives ▪️ Nanmanas Yaembut – sharing insights from Thailand’s GEF 7 phase-down project ▪️ Enzo Bondioni – presenting findings from FDI’s global survey on national strategies 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/14oct25c

Don’t miss this important conversation ahead of #COP6! ➡ On October 14, global experts from government, research, and clinical practice will discuss the future of restorative dentistry. Learn about the latest alternatives to #DentalAmalgam, how to ensure access and affordability worldwide, and the collaborative steps needed for successful phase-down policies.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Register now: minamataconvention.org/en/me…

👵👴Oral health is a human right at every age. The new FDI Oral Health for an Ageing Population (OHAP) Advocacy Guide helps National Dental Associations: 🔹 Identify advocacy priorities 🔹 Map policy decision-makers 🔹 Develop evidence-based messages 🔹 Drive sustainable change Together, we can make oral health part of healthy ageing worldwide. 📖 fdiworlddental.org/advocacy-… The OHAP project is supported by GC International and Nakao Foundation