| 1 |
Global |
FDI World Dental Federation |
Global umbrella for national dental associations |
Geneva |
World Dental Congress |
Policy voice • Global oral health goals • Guidelines & toolkits |
| 2 |
Global |
IADR – International Association for Dental Research |
Worldwide research society for dental/oral science |
Alexandria (global) |
IADR General Session |
Journals & grants • 100+ sections • Evidence-to-practice |
| 3 |
Global |
ICOI – International Congress of Oral Implantologists |
Global implantology association |
Global |
ICOI World Congress |
Fellowship/Diplomate tracks • Clinical focus • Education year-round |
| 4 |
Global |
ITI – International Team for Implantology |
Foundation-style network for implant dentistry |
Basel |
ITI World Symposium |
Consensus conferences • Study clubs • Scholarships |
| 5 |
Global |
EAO – European Association for Osseointegration |
Leading implant dentistry society |
Europe (pan) |
EAO Congress |
Strong research agenda • Multidisciplinary • Live surgeries |
| 6 |
USA |
American Dental Association (ADA) |
Primary US association for dentists |
Chicago / DC |
SmileCon (ADA annual) |
Advocacy powerhouse • Practice resources • Evidence guidelines |
| 7 |
USA |
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) |
Association for general dentists |
Chicago |
AGD Scientific Session |
FAGD/MAGD credentials • CE tracking • Practice management |
| 8 |
USA |
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) |
Orthodontists’ association |
St. Louis |
AAO Annual Session |
Cutting-edge tech • Practice growth tracks • Ortho advocacy |
| 9 |
USA |
American Association of Endodontists (AAE) |
Endodontists’ association |
Chicago |
AAE Annual Meeting |
Microscope/endodontics focus • Case databases • Outreach |
| 10 |
USA |
American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) |
Prosthodontists’ college |
Chicago |
ACP Annual Session |
Board-cert pathways • Complex rehab • Lab–clinic integration |
| 11 |
USA |
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) |
Periodontists’ association |
Chicago |
AAP Annual Meeting |
Perio/implant science • Guidelines • Patient awareness |
| 12 |
USA |
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) |
Pediatric dentists’ association |
Chicago |
AAPD Annual Session |
Behavior management • Office design • Parent resources |
| 13 |
USA |
American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) |
OMS surgeons’ association |
Rosemont (Chicago) |
AAOMS Annual Meeting |
Anesthesia/surgery standards • Trauma/oncology • Credentialing |
| 14 |
USA |
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) |
Cosmetic/esthetic dentistry association |
Madison |
AACD Scientific Session |
Accreditation program • Smile design • Photography tracks |
| 15 |
USA |
Academy of Osseointegration (AO) |
Implant dentistry association |
Chicago |
AO Annual Meeting |
Surgical/restorative balance • Live debates • Research awards |
| 16 |
USA |
AAID – American Academy of Implant Dentistry |
Implant-focused association |
Chicago |
AAID Annual Conference |
AID credential • Hands-on learning • Case presentations |
| 17 |
USA |
ADEA – American Dental Education Association |
Academic & education community |
Washington, DC |
ADEA Annual Session |
Curriculum reform • Diversity initiatives • Faculty development |
| 18 |
USA |
National Dental Association (NDA) |
Historically Black dentists’ association |
Washington, DC |
NDA Convention |
Health equity • Pipeline programs • Community clinics |
| 19 |
USA |
Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) |
Association for Hispanic/Latine dentists |
San Antonio |
HDA Annual Conference |
Bilingual resources • Student chapters • Public campaigns |
| 20 |
UK |
British Dental Association (BDA) |
UK dentists’ professional association |
London |
BDA Conference & Dentistry Show partner events |
Contract/UDAs advice • Practice toolkits • Media advocacy |
| 21 |
UK |
College of General Dentistry (CGDent) |
UK college for general dental practice |
London |
Study days & Fellowship programs |
Career frameworks • Standards • Post-nominals |
| 22 |
UK |
British Orthodontic Society (BOS) |
Orthodontic association |
London |
British Orthodontic Conference |
Patient info hub • Specialist register links • Clinical guidelines |
| 23 |
UK |
British Society of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry (BSP) |
Periodontology & implants society |
London |
BSP Conference |
National gum health campaigns • Workshops • Position papers |
| 24 |
UK |
British Endodontic Society (BES) |
Endodontics society |
London |
BES Scientific Meeting |
Research/practice interface • Hands-on courses • National network |
| 25 |
UK |
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) |
Pediatric dentistry society |
London |
BSPD Annual Conference |
Safeguarding & prevention • Guidelines • Outreach |
| 26 |
UK |
ADI – Association of Dental Implantology |
Implant dentistry association |
London |
ADI Team Congress |
Team-based learning • Vendor neutral • Study clubs |
| 27 |
Europe (pan) |
CED – Council of European Dentists |
EU umbrella for national dental associations |
Brussels |
CED General Meeting |
EU policy & regulation • Cross-border practice • Patient safety |
| 28 |
Europe (pan) |
EFP – European Federation of Periodontology |
Federation of national perio societies |
Europe |
EuroPerio |
Landmark consensus • Perio & systemic links • Workshops |
| 29 |
Europe (pan) |
EOS – European Orthodontic Society |
Orthodontics society |
Europe |
EOS Congress |
Research heavy • Clinical excellence • Young researcher awards |
| 30 |
Europe (pan) |
ESE – European Society of Endodontology |
Endodontics society |
Europe |
ESE Biennial Congress |
Specialist education • Position statements • Case forums |
| 31 |
Europe (pan) |
EAPD – European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry |
Pediatric dentistry academy |
Europe |
EAPD Congress |
Prevention focus • Child-centred design • Research grants |
| 32 |
Canada |
Canadian Dental Association (CDA) |
National dentists’ association |
Ottawa |
CDA Oasis & national meetings |
Advocacy • Clinical Q&A platform • Public campaigns |
| 33 |
Canada |
Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) |
National certifying college |
Ottawa |
Fellowship exams & convocation |
Specialty exams • Standards • National recognition |
| 34 |
Canada |
Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) |
Orthodontists’ association |
Ottawa |
CAO Annual Scientific Session |
Family-friendly event • CE credits • Practice tools |
| 35 |
Canada |
CARDP – Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry & Prosthodontics |
Restorative/prostho academy |
National |
CARDP Scientific Meeting |
Interdisciplinary cases • Labs partnership • Elevated esthetics |
| 36 |
Australia |
ADA – Australian Dental Association |
National dentists’ association |
Sydney |
ADA Congress (state rotations) |
Advocacy & standards • CPD hub • State branches |
| 37 |
Australia/NZ |
ANZAOMS |
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons’ association |
Sydney |
ANZAOMS Scientific Meeting |
OMS training • Trauma networks • Credentialing |
| 38 |
Australia |
ASO – Australian Society of Orthodontists |
Orthodontists’ association |
Sydney |
ASO Congress |
Specialist register • Patient education • Technology tracks |
| 39 |
Australia/NZ |
ANZSPD |
Paediatric dentistry society |
Melbourne |
ANZSPD Biennial Congress |
Prevention & MI dentistry • Hospital/community links • CPD |
| 40 |
New Zealand |
NZDA – New Zealand Dental Association |
National dentists’ association |
Wellington |
NZDA Conference |
Practice resources • Advocacy • Public oral health |
| 41 |
UAE |
Emirates Dental Society (under medical association) |
UAE dentists’ society |
Dubai |
Emirates Dental Conference & local forums |
CPD in Arabic/English • Regional speakers • Community programs |
| 42 |
UAE / MENA |
Emirates Orthodontic Society |
Regional orthodontic society |
Dubai |
Emirates Orthodontic Conference |
Strong scientific agenda • Industry partners • GCC reach |
| 43 |
Russia |
Stomatological Association of Russia (StAR) |
National dental association |
Moscow |
StAR Congress |
National guidelines • Regional branches • Patient campaigns |
| 44 |
Russia |
Russian Society of Periodontology / Orthodontic societies |
Specialty dental societies |
Moscow / national |
National specialty congresses |
Specialist training • Journals • Multi-city meetings |
| 45 |
Japan |
Japan Dental Association (JDA) |
National dentists’ association |
Tokyo |
JDA Annual Meeting & CPD |
Insurance system expertise • Policy influence • Public campaigns |
| 46 |
Japan |
Japanese Association for Dental Science (JADS) |
Federation of dental specialty societies |
Tokyo |
General Session |
Cross-specialty research • Guidelines • Large membership |
| 47 |
Japan |
Japanese Society of Periodontology (JSP) |
Periodontology society |
Tokyo |
JSP Meeting |
Perio-systemic research • Clinical tracks • Journals |
| 48 |
Japan |
Japanese Orthodontic Society (JOS) |
Orthodontics society |
Tokyo |
JOS Annual Meeting |
Specialist certification • Research & CE • Student sessions |
