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Add These Highlights to Your Itinerary: Pre-Congress & Social Events at IAPD 2025
Plan your trip to South Africa and make the most of your time in Cape Town!
The 30th IAPD Congress in Cape Town is more than just a scientific gathering – it’s an experience. With its rich cultural setting, practical pre-congress courses, and unforgettable social events, we invite you to plan ahead and build a truly memorable itinerary around your Congress attendance.
Pre-Congress Courses – Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Whether you’re a practising paediatric dentist or a postgraduate student, the Pre-Congress Day offers focused, hands-on learning on key topics not fully explored in the main programme. All sessions are half-day, so you can tailor your day by combining two courses.
Social Events – Celebrate With the Global IAPD Community
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
📅 Wednesday, 22 October | 17:00 – 20:00
Gala Dinner at Simon’s, Groot Constantia
📅 Friday, 24 October | 19:30
Farewell Party at Time Out Market Cape Town
📅 Saturday, 25 October | 16:00
Social event tickets can be purchased during the Congress registration process.
Join us for a Congress that blends education, inspiration, and the unmatched charm of South Africa.
Early Bird Registration Ends 30 June 2025!
Take advantage of our discounted early bird registration rates for the 30th IAPD Congress in Cape Town. Register by 30 June 2025 to secure your place at a reduced fee and join colleagues from around the world for an unforgettable scientific and social experience.
Act now—rates increase after the deadline!
Building Bridges in Paediatric Dentistry: IAPD and AAPD Leaders Convene in Denver
In the spirit of international collaboration, three members of the IAPD Executive Committee – Professor Figen Seymen (President), Dr Soni Stephen (President-Elect), and Dr Anna Maria Vierrou (Interim Secretary General) – joined their counterparts from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) for a productive working lunch during the AAPD Annual Session in Denver, Colorado.
The meeting focused on shared priorities such as expanding international outreach, increasing reciprocal visibility, and exploring future joint initiatives. The discussion reaffirmed both organisations’ commitment to advancing paediatric oral health through global cooperation and strategic alignment.
Leaders from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) met in Denver during the AAPD Annual Session 2025 to discuss future collaboration and shared goals in global paediatric oral health.
Celebrating Our IAPD Fellows!
The IAPD is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our fellows who successfully completed their examinations in 2023. Their dedication and commitment to continuing education have truly paid off!
The full list of Fellows are on IAPD’s Website.
Shofu Joins IAPD in Recognising Leaders in Caries Management
A proud sponsor of the prestigious IAPD Caries Management Awards, Shofu is a world-renowned leader in dental innovation, recognised for over a century of transformative contributions to the field.
From the creation of Japan’s first high-quality porcelain teeth to the introduction of nanotechnology-based next-generation artificial teeth, Shofu has consistently set the standard in dental materials and equipment. Their relentless focus on research and development has led to groundbreaking products that continue to shape modern dentistry.
At the heart of Shofu’s success is a dominant R&D spirit, deeply rooted in the vision of its founder. Their state-of-the-art research facility ranks among the most advanced in the dental field, allowing Shofu to combine cutting-edge medical knowledge, materials science, and clinical expertise.
This commitment ensures that Shofu continues to lead the way in creating entirely new product categories, contributing to better dental care worldwide.
🌐Spotlight on IAPD Consensus Recommendations
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on the Consensus Recommendation on Ethical Considerations in Paediatric Dentistry.
Ethics guide how we relate to and behave towards one another as human beings. In paediatric dentistry, ethical principles must underpin all aspects of our decision-making and patient management. The four key principles of ethics; autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, should form the foundation of every clinical action.
Ethical practice not only protects our young patients—it strengthens trust, professionalism, and the quality of care across our discipline.
Exploring BSBF Winning Projects
😃 Look out for our brand-new “Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” featured area in the IAPD monthly E-news! This month we highlight an Exciting Project by Camila Araya, BSBF Winner 2017.
Bridging Oral Health Gaps in Chile
👉Project Title: Lighting Smiles
👉Fun Fact: This project motivated children with visual disabilities to learn about oral health, involving their parents and teachers.
Meet Camila Araya, the 2017 Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Award winner from Chile! A committed paediatric dentist, Camila is devoted to tackling oral health inequalities. Her passion for reaching underserved communities fuels her innovative and impactful work.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE 🌎
🔉National Member Society | NEWS
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Upcoming National-Member Society Events
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Taiwan Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD) | Website: https://www.tapd.org.tw/events/content.php?id=286 | Language: English & Mandarin
Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry / Académie Canadienne de Dentisterie Pédiatrique | Website: https://capd-acdp.org/Conference | Language: English & French
Turkish Society of Paediatric Dentistry (TPD)| Website: https://turkpedo2025.org/en | Registration: https://turkpedo2025.org/en/registration-accommodation.html | Language: English & Turkish