30th International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) Congress

30th International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) Congress is organized by International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) and will be held from Oct 22 - 25, 2025 at CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Theme: Refresh - Refocus - Renew

Description:
Paediatric Dentistry as part of holistic, patient-centred health care.

The golden thread through this congress theme and slogan is how we as paediatric dentists should refresh, refocus and renew our approach to providing patient-centred, holistic oral health care. This theme also links to focused research in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) which is a multi-dimensional construct that includes a subjective evaluation of the individual's oral health, functional well-being, emotional well-being, expectations and satisfaction with care and sense of self.

Especially in children, impaired oral health and function can affect growth and development- not only physically but also emotionally, socially and psychologically. Decisions made and treatment carried out on a child can have life-long consequences.

It is, therefore our duty to step up to the challenges of paediatric dentistry, to consult and collaborate with each other, different specialists and medical professionals to make sure we care for the 'whole child' and not only the child's teeth. The 3-day scientific program will be comprehensive, catering for all special focus areas pertaining to paediatric dentistry.