March e-News
This November, the IAPD will bring its global community together once again for a truly unique scientific experience — the 4th Global IAPD Summit, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 13–15 November 2026.
Focused on the theme “Early Orthodontics Anchored in Evidence: An Integration Between Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics”, the Summit will explore how early orthodontic approaches can be thoughtfully and effectively integrated into paediatric dental care, guided by the best available evidence.
Unlike traditional congresses, the IAPD Global Summit is designed as an interactive and collaborative forum, where leading experts and participants engage in meaningful discussion, challenge perspectives, and contribute to the development of a consensus-driven publication that will help shape clinical practice worldwide. Submissions for all absracts in Paediatric Dentistry are now open!
Whether you are a clinician, academic, or researcher, the IAPD Global Summit offers a rare opportunity to move beyond passive learning and actively contribute to advancing paediatric oral health globally.
For further information or assistance, please contact:
[email protected]
Members of IAPD National-Member Societies can enjoy a special registration discount for the 4th Global IAPD Summit in Barcelona.
Each National-Member Society has received a dedicated discount code to share with their members. If you belong to a national society within the IAPD Global Family, be sure to contact your society to access your exclusive rate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona!
IAPD is excited to introduce a brand-new educational initiative designed with busy clinicians in mind: “Big Evidence, Small Bites.”
This dynamic video series transforms IAPD Consensus Recommendations into clear, concise, and practical takeaways that can be immediately applied in everyday clinical practice.
In each short episode, complex evidence is broken down into focused, easy-to-digest insights, helping paediatric dentists stay up to date without the need to navigate lengthy documents.
What to expect:
Key messages from IAPD Consensus Recommendations
Practical, clinically relevant guidance
Short, accessible video formats — perfect for learning on the go
Stay connected:
New episodes will be released regularly, each bringing you evidence-based guidance in a format that fits your day.
Subscribe, follow, and stay tuned — because big evidence should be simple to use.
The IAPD is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our fellows who successfully completed their examinations in 2025. Their dedication and commitment to continuing education have truly paid off!
Applications for the 2027 Examination are open!
The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry is proud to celebrate the recipients of the IAPD Caries Management Awards 2025, which were presented during the 30th IAPD Congress in Cape Town. The Awards are generously sponsored by Shofu, a global leader in dental innovation with a long-standing commitment to preventive and minimally invasive dentistry.
At the 2025 Congress, excellence in caries management was recognised across both clinical and research categories:
Caries Management Case Report Award – Joint Winners
Caries Management Research Award – Winner
Caries Management Research Award – Runner-Up
Through these Awards, IAPD and Shofu jointly recognise outstanding scientific contribution, clinical excellence, and innovation that advance evidence-based caries management in paediatric dentistry. The 2025 awardees exemplify the integration of research, prevention, and patient-centred care that continues to shape the future of the profession.
Read More about Shofu www.shofu.com
On 5 March 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released an important new guideline on environmentally friendly and less invasive oral health care for preventing and managing dental caries.
This guideline represents a significant step forward in supporting countries, clinicians, and health systems in delivering safer, more sustainable, and child-centred oral health care.
Mark your calendars for the following exciting webinars:
On 12 April, Dr. Rafael Beolchi will present a webinar sponsored by Ultradent. The topic:
BONDING and LIGHT CURING: THE KEYS TO LONGEVITY.
How long should our composite restorations last?
On 26 April, Dr. Juan Fernando Yepes will present on the topic:
Radiology in the Paediatric Patient
Important Note: IAPD live Webinars are exclusively available on Zoom, with no live streaming on social media. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!
IAPD Members not only have the opportunity to actively participate but are also eligible to receive a certificate of attendance. Plus, you can revisit the recorded lectures at your convenience in the IAPD Video Lecture Centre. Being an IAPD Member comes with great perks!
Join IAPD today and make the most of these exclusive benefits.
Did you know:
As an IAPD National-Member Society, you can showcase your event on our website! Drop us the details below.
Arabian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry | Website: https://dentaltraumamea.com/| Language: English
Spanish Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SEOP)| Website: https://seopzaragoza.com/| Language: Spanish
European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry| Website: www.eapdcongress.com
World Dental Federation | Website: https://2026.world-dental-congress.org/
Turkish Society of Paediatric Dentistry (TPD) | Website: http://www.turkpedo2026.org/en/ | Language: English & Turkish
Taiwan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD) | Website: https://www.pdaa2026.org/ | Language: English
