Dentsply Sirona is co-sponsoring the 2025 FDI Sustainability in Dentistry Summit, taking place virtually on June 5 and 6. The event will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (4 to 5:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time) on both days. Registration is free for all dental professionals, students and industry stakeholders.
The summit is organized by the FDI World Dental Federation and brings together dental professionals from around the world to address environmental challenges and explore practical strategies for implementing sustainability in dentistry.
According to Dentsply Sirona, the event also marks the launch of FDI’s second Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), titled “Tackling Common Challenges to Sustainable Dentistry.” The free online course builds on the concepts introduced in the first MOOC, launched in December 2023, with a shift from theory to applied practice. The course is currently available in English, with additional languages planned.
“As a co-founder of the FDI’s initiative Sustainability in Dentistry, we are proud to support the summit as well as help promote the second sustainability MOOC as they both empower dental professionals to learn, connect and take meaningful action within their practices,” said Tony Johnson, senior vice president, chief supply chain officer and executive sponsor for ESG at Dentsply Sirona. “We strongly encourage everyone in the dental community, from dentists to dental nurses, dental hygienists and students, to register for the summit and explore the new course. It is through shared learning and commitment that we can truly drive lasting change in our industry.”
Dentsply Sirona will host a virtual booth at the summit, offering attendees access to sustainability-related resources and information on the company’s environmental initiatives. Dr. Rainer Seemann, vice president and chief clinical officer at Dentsply Sirona, is scheduled to participate in a live Q&A panel, where he will discuss sustainable practices in clinical settings.
According to the company, the summit and MOOC are part of a broader strategy under its sustainability program “BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World,” which emphasizes access to care, environmental impact reduction and community inclusion.
Online registration for the course is available by clicking here.
FDI Sustainability Ambassador Prize
Dentsply Sirona is also sponsoring the FDI Sustainability Ambassador Prize for the second consecutive year. The prize is open to individuals who complete either the first or second sustainability MOOC and submit an application outlining their planned sustainability actions in clinical practice, education, or advocacy. Two winners will be selected in December 2025, each receiving CHF 500. Applications are open through December 1.
“Our thanks go to Dentsply Sirona — truly a driving force for sustainability in our industry. Collaborating with such a motivated partner enables us to deliver high-quality educational content to dental professionals worldwide,” said Dr. Greg Chadwick, president of FDI World Dental Federation. “With their support, the Sustainability MOOC series is reaching an ever-growing audience and inspiring practical, impactful change in our industry.”
According to Dentsply Sirona, its involvement in the summit and support for the MOOC reflect its continued efforts to promote sustainability education and resources to the global dental community.
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