FDI Regional Congress SIDC 2025 Unites the Global Dentistry Community in Riyadh with Record-Breaking Attendance

The FDI Regional Congress SIDC 2025, co-hosted by the Saudi Dental Society and FDI World Dental Federation, officially opened at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on 16 January 2025. The event welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees, making it the largest congress in the history of SIDC and FDI's activities in the Middle East.

The congress gathered over 3,000 registered delegates for its prestigious scientific programme, along with over 10,000 expected trade visitors. Renowned dental experts from around the world shared insights across cutting-edge topics, with 130 distinguished speakers leading 143 lectures. Practice was at the heart of the programme with 36 workshops attracting an additional 800 participants.

The event also boasted the largest SIDC tradeshow ever, showcasing 165 exhibitors from around the globe presenting over 3,400 brands representing the latest innovations in dental technology, equipment, and services. A special Innovation Zone provided maximum interaction, allowing delegates to experience live demonstrations of groundbreaking products and solutions.

"We are thrilled to see such a remarkable turnout for this year's FDI Regional Congress and SIDC," said Dr Ziyad Allahem, President of the Saudi Dental Association and Chairman of the congress. "The growth in both the scientific and exhibition components reflect the increasing importance of the region as a hub for global dental innovation and collaboration."

As part of the event's commitment to the growth of the dental profession, the congress dedicated two special interactive sessions focused on career development for young dentists — fostering discussion, mentorship, and networking opportunities for emerging dental professionals from across the region and beyond.