GSDA vs IDEX Istanbul

The Global Scientific Dental Alliance (GSDA) is a non-political and non-for-profit gathering of organisations and individuals committed to the promotion of oral health education through dialogue and networking. GSDA members are from all regions of the globe. Goals GDSA aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information related to continuing dental education programs and develop oral healthcare updates and developments. Vision To facilitate and ensure the continuous development of oral health for all, through dialogue and alliances. Mission To promote and develop continuing education by providing the regions premier gathering for member oral health professionals to meet and support the advancement of the profession. Objectives To highlight scientific issues and make recommendations. To promote and advance the oral healthcare to the global dental community. To foster continuing dental education to dental professionals through the support of the alliance. To increase dental networks with a common interest in dental education and health. To strengthen the cooperation amongst the dental associations, societies, organisations and global dental industry.

The global oral and dental health industry meets in Istanbul between April 15–18, 2026! IDEX Istanbul – International Dental Exhibition and Conference, the largest dental event of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, hosting the world's leading dental companies, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center between April 15–18, 2026. Recognized as one of the most prestigious exhibitions in the field of oral and dental health, IDEX Istanbul will bring together national and international leaders of the industry in Istanbul. More than 750 domestic and international companies will showcase over 7,000 brands and products. The event is expected to host over 100,000 visitors over 4 days, the majority of whom will be dental professionals. In 2025, IDEX Istanbul took place over an area of 60,000 m². In its previous edition, the event welcomed a total of 98,595 visitors, including 33,726 international attendees from more than 100 countries. With a brand-new vision for 2026, the exhibition is set to become the largest and most impactful event ever organized in the oral and dental health sector, both in terms of participants and visitors. IDEX Istanbul holds the distinction of being the international exhibition that generates the highest foreign currency inflow to Turkey, thanks to the large number of foreign buyers and delegations it attracts. Everything related to oral and dental health can be found at IDEX 2026... Don’t miss this massive gathering! Organized by DİŞSİAD KONGRE VE KONFERANS ORG. LTD. ŞTİ., a subsidiary of DİŞSİAD, and WINNOW Fuarcılık Organization, the IDEX Istanbul – International Dental Exhibition and Conference will be held at the Istanbul Exhibition Center between April 15–18, 2026. During the event, over 150 conferences and courses will further energize the sector. IDEX 2026, supported by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, will be attended by faculties, dental hospitals (ADSM), clinics, laboratories, dentists, dental technicians, dentistry students, and dental trade companies.