Geneva, Switzerland, 1 June 2026 – From 4–7 September, Prague will become a global meeting point for dentistry as it hosts the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) 2026. With participants from over 90 countries registered so far, the congress is already attracting a broad international audience, underlining its role as an important platform where global perspectives come together at a time of rapid change in dentistry and oral healthcare.
Co-hosted by the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) and the Czech Dental Chamber, the congress brings practitioners, researchers and industry together in one place. Beyond its scientific programme, WDC creates a setting for direct international exchange, where discussions continue beyond the lecture halls and develop into collaborations that shape clinical practice and professional development.
The congress will be held under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Ing. Andrej Babiš, alongsidesenior representatives of the Czech government and public institutions, including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of
Industry and Trade, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the Mayor of Prague and the Rector of Charles University.
Their support reflects the increasing recognition of oral health as an important part of public health, prevention and healthy ageing strategies both nationally and internationally.
The choice of Prague as host city reflects the rapid transformation of dentistry in the Czech Republic. Over the past decade, reforms have strengthened the workforce, making dentistry the youngest medical profession in the country. Access to care has also improved significantly. Most dentists now work under public insurance contracts, and key treatments are available without delays. At the same time, the country has become a technological leader, with AI, 3D printing and robotics widely used in both cities and smaller regions.
“Dentistry is changing more rapidly than at any time in the last hundred years. AI, robotics, fewer cavities, new businessmodels, and global corporate structures are transforming the profession. Those who understand the change early will lead dentistry. Those who ignore it may soon find themselves left behind. Prague 2026 will be the place where the future of dentistry becomes visible,”reiteratedDr Roman Šmucler, President of the Czech Dental Chamber.
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