The World Stomatological Organization (WSO) is an international, non-profit, non-political professional organization dedicated to advancing global oral health and the sustainable development of the stomatological profession worldwide. WSO is legally registered in Singapore as a Company Limited by Guarantee (UEN: 202517520W), a legal structure reserved for public-interest and non-profit international organizations.
Guided by its core vision, “One World · One Oral Health · One Smile,” WSO serves as a global professional bridge connecting academia, clinical practice, education, industry, and public health across regions and cultures. Through academic exchange, clinical education, capacity building, technological cooperation, and public health initiatives, WSO promotes collaboration among countries, institutions, and professional communities to improve oral health outcomes and professional standards globally.
WSO is structured around six integrated Pillars of Membership, ensuring balanced global representation and professional governance:
Stomatological Leaders – academic leaders, educators, researchers, and leaders of professional organizations who guide policy, strategy, and professional development
Dentists and Stomatologists – clinical practitioners delivering patient care and contributing clinical expertise
Dental Auxiliaries and Oral Health Nurses – essential professionals supporting clinical services and patient care
Dental Technicians – technical experts advancing restorative, prosthetic, and digital dentistry
Dental Management Teams – leaders responsible for institutional governance, operations, and compliance
Dental Entrepreneurs and Manufacturers – innovators and industry partners contributing to technological advancement within ethical and non-commercial frameworks
Together, these six pillars form a comprehensive global ecosystem that reflects the full professional value chain of modern dentistry.
WSO focuses its global activities on six key areas of development:
Clinical quality and patient safety
Dental education and continuing professional development
Technological innovation and digital dentistry
Public oral health promotion and disease prevention
International cooperation and capacity building
Ethics, professional governance, and standards development
These six aspects guide WSO’s programmes, partnerships, and international initiatives, ensuring that professional progress is ethical, evidence-based, and socially responsible.
Global Role and International Engagement
WSO actively supports cross-border academic collaboration, industry dialogue, and professional exchange, including initiatives aligned with the Belt and Road framework and other international cooperation platforms. By working with universities, healthcare institutions, professional associations, industry clusters, and global exhibitions, WSO aims to contribute meaningfully to the building of a global oral health community and a shared future for healthcare development.
WSO is an international, non-profit professional organization committed to advancing global oral health through:
Promoting lifelong learning, research, and scientific exchange among dental professionals worldwide.
Building a structured pathway of fellowship that encourages merit, ethics, and continuous contribution to the profession.
Bridging governments, universities, industries, and associations to promote sustainable oral health policies and innovations.
Encouraging transformation of research, technology, and enterprise to advance the global dental industry ecosystem.
Cultivating leaders and change-makers in oral health who uphold integrity, humanity, and professionalism.
Empowering outreach, education, and humanitarian services that bring smiles and dignity to underserved communities.
Embracing inclusive, democratic governance in place of
hierarchy or exclusivity.
Prioritizing cooperative advancement and mutual prosperity
over zero-sum competition.
Grounding all initiatives in rigorous research, innovation,
and validated best practices.
Balancing technological and economic progress with longterm sustainability, public health awareness, and equitable value distribution.
Enhancing access to oral care and supporting humanitarian missions for underserved populations.
Advancing evidence-based, patient-centred care with the latest technologies.
Fostering innovation, investment, and cross-border partnerships in the global dental economy.
Enhancing access to oral care and supporting humanitarian missions for underserved populations.
Building ethical, visionary, and service-oriented leaders to guide the profession and organization.
Celebrating diversity, promoting global friendship, and integrating art, culture, and history into the spirit of dentistry.
