Welcome to the FDI Annual World Conference 2010

As the President of FDI, it is a great pleasure and an honor to welcome all of you to my home country. After 28 years we are overwhelmed to witness the return of the FDI International Dental Federation to Brazil, this time in the “Feliz Cidade” (Felicidade = happiness) happy city of Salvador, Bahia which will be the venue for the 2010 Annual World Conference in collaboration with the ABO – Brazilian Dental Association. The 2010 Annual World Conference is one of the biggest events of the dentistry calendar worldwide, offering every member the opportunity to discover the most recent technological advances, the progresses of the profession as a whole, and the industrial production.

The Scientific Program of 2010 is entitled “Oral Health for Everyone: Global Challenges, Local Solutions”. The AWDC Scientific Program in Salvador has been developed to allow a broad view of Clinical Dentistry and with the main objective of improving the oral health conditions globally through safe scientific strategies.

Structured around 04 main axis, the participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the most recent updates on the oral pathologies around the world, to see the advances in public and private preventive measures, to learn about the development of materials and operatory techniques in every clinical dentistry specialty and to stay updated on the new opportunities of interaction with other health professionals.

Speakers from all over the world will be presenting courses and lectures about the most relevant clinical advances affecting the professional world of a dentist. The FDI Permanent Chapters will also offer workshops and forum on a large spectrum of topics open to every interested participant.

Beyond the benefits of our world class Scientific Program, hundreds of representatives from the FDI Association members will meet in the World Dental Parliament to discuss global issues concerning the FDI and Dental professionals in order to establish a strategic guidance for the organization and policies for the next coming years. 

Once again the World Dental Fair will display new products, advanced equipments and technologies from the market and dental industry. The visitors will be able to experience and discuss what hundreds of exhibitors have to offer.

In order to present this level of quality, the FDI has the fortune of working jointly with the ABO – Brazilian Dental Association – respected for the high quality of services rendered to the Brazilian population as well as to the continuous learning of its members.

ABO is present in all 27 Brazilian States with Chapters in 294 municipalities, thus constructing a network which allows for a sound partnership with the Federal Government through its most relevant Oral Health Promotion Program, known as the “Smiling Brazil”.

Without a doubt, Salvador is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Due to its overwhelming beauty and a series of unique features it has become a primary destination for international tourism. It is famous for its history and the legacy brought by the peoples of other continents, for its religious syncretism, the capital of Bahia has been the scenario of many studies conducted by professionals from different research areas. The Professional support of the Ministry of Tourism and the corporative sector have been extremely important in the preliminary preparation for this event.

The arrangements for the Annual World Dental Conference 2010 are duly in progress together with its wonderful Scientific Program. We hope you will join us and your colleagues in Salvador BA, where a colorful culture meets business and technology.  I know from my personal experience that dentists from Brazil are perfect hosts and a warm “welcome” awaits you all.

Welcome to FDI 2010 AWDC in Salvador – Bahia – Brazil