China International Dental Equipment & Materials Expo – Shanghai Dental Equipment Exhibition (CDS)

The 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDI WDC) was successfully held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from September 9 to 12, 2025. Hosted by the FDI World Dental Federation and co-organized by the Chinese Stomatological Association and Sinopharm Reed Exhibitions, this event marked the return of this premier global dental congress to China after a 19-year hiatus.

In terms of scale, the congress attracted over 10,000 dental professionals from 142 FDI member countries and regions, with more than 30,000 attendees and visitors—setting a new record for FDI events. The exhibition spanned 60,000 square meters, showcasing products from over 400 companies, making it one of the largest trade shows in FDI history. A total of 3,396 submissions were received, breaking all previous records; 12 electronic poster stations displayed 1,281 selected abstracts, while 10 presentation zones provided oral presentation opportunities for 906 authors.

This year’s show featured numerous highlights, with AI technology and digitalization taking center stage. For the first time, AI-powered real-time translation was deployed, earning widespread acclaim from participants. The exhibition area included three distinctive sections: an academic-industrial collaboration zone, a new-product launch zone, and a future-clinic experience zone. More than ten leading institutions, including Peking University School of Stomatology and West China School of Stomatology at Sichuan University, made their debut, presenting cutting-edge advancements in Chinese dental science. The future-clinic experience zone utilized VR, intelligent navigation, 3D printing, and other technologies to create immersive scenarios of next-generation dental care, allowing attendees to experience fully digitized workflows. Meanwhile, the new-product launch zone showcased groundbreaking innovations such as smart diagnostic devices and digital solutions, with over a dozen product launches highlighting these breakthrough technologies.

Chinese exhibitors delivered outstanding performances, with innovative products drawing significant attention. Meiya Optoelectronics unveiled its first intelligent oral imaging system, “Meiya Yingqing,” along with the intraoral scanning device “MyScan5,” establishing a new ecosystem for smart dental diagnosis and treatment. China Dental Valley brought together 37 companies—including Align Technology, Deyao, and Borndent—for a collective exhibit spanning 165 square meters, generating cumulative sales exceeding RMB 10 million during the event, securing RMB 30 million in preliminary orders, and locking in five high-quality collaborative projects. Borndent’s S500 comprehensive dental treatment unit, featuring a tri-fold design and advanced smart functions, has already garnered nearly ten orders; Hena Intelligent Manufacturing’s novel PEEK dental material became a major draw in the exhibition area; and Bellif’s implant chair sold over 30 units on its opening day. Zhonghui Technology presented a digital virtual simulation training system for dentistry, forging deep partnerships with top institutions such as Peking University School of Stomatology and West China School of Stomatology at Sichuan University.

A rich array of concurrent events created a high-level platform for industry exchange. More than 300 domestic and international experts delivered over 200 academic lectures, covering clinical innovation and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. A special Young Scholars Forum was established to encourage emerging dental talent worldwide to share their research findings. Thematic forums such as the Digital Dentistry Symposium, the Oral Public Health Symposium, and the Symposium on Innovation in Dental Education and Training delved deeply into pressing industry issues. At the opening ceremony, 6,000 attendees filled the venue to capacity; following Olympic tradition, the names of all 148 member countries were announced—one by one—and when “China” was called out, the entire audience rose to applaud, waving national flags. The stirring rendition of “Ode to the Motherland” resonated throughout the hall, marking one of the most moving moments in FDI congress history.

The outcomes of the event and the industry’s response have been overwhelmingly positive. Exhibiting companies generally reported that this year’s congress attracted highly qualified professional audiences with clear purchasing intentions, underscoring China’s rapid transition from a “technology follower” to a “standard setter” in the dental field. The Ziyang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone team visited nearly 20 internationally renowned enterprises, successfully securing multiple preliminary cooperation agreements. Attendees emphasized that the FDI WDC is not only an excellent platform for brand exposure and business matchmaking but also a critical hub for understanding global trends in the dental sector and exploring pathways for AI-driven transformation in clinical practice.

The next FDI World Dental Congress will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai in September 2026, expected to continue providing an efficient platform for global dialogue within the dental community.