REPORT OF WSO PRESIDENTIAL MISSION TO MOSCOW
Strengthening Global Stomatological Cooperation and Eurasian Engagement
Executive Summary
The WSO Presidential Mission to Moscow was undertaken as a strategic diplomatic and professional engagement to strengthen cooperation between the World Stomatological Organization (WSO) and key Russian and Eurasian stomatological, academic, governmental, and industry stakeholders.
The mission successfully advanced WSO’s objectives of:
- Promoting global inclusion and professional unity in stomatology
- Re-establishing East–West professional dialogue amid geopolitical
fragmentation - Positioning WSO as a neutral, professional, WHO-aligned global platform
- Exploring academic, clinical, educational, and institutional collaborations
The visit was marked by high-level meetings, professional exchanges, and
relationship building with leading figures from Russia’s stomatological, academic,
and public sectors.
Objectives of the Mission
The primary objectives of the Moscow mission were:
- To reaffirm WSO’s commitment to global inclusivity and professional neutrality in oral healthcare
- To engage Russian and CIS stomatological leaders as key partners in global representation
- To explore academic and institutional collaborations, including education, research, and professional exchange
- To position WSO as a bridge-builder between Asia, Europe, CIS countries,
and the wider global community - To identify future cooperation opportunities, including conferences, MOUs, fellowships, and leadership roles within WSO
Key Engagements and Meetings
- Professional and Academic Exchanges
During the mission, the WSO President engaged with:
- Senior Russian stomatological professionals and educators
- Leaders involved in medical and dental education systems emphasizing the
physician model, which aligns closely with WSO’s holistic philosophy of oraland systemic health
- Academic and institutional representatives open to bilateral and multilateral
cooperation
These exchanges highlighted the depth, rigor, and scientific strength of the Russian stomatological education and clinical system.
- Strategic Dialogue on Global Integration
Key discussion themes included:
- The current exclusion of Russian professionals from parts of the global
system and the risks this poses to global health equity - The importance of keeping professional medicine and stomatology above
politics - WSO’s constitutional commitment to geographical representation and fair
global participation - The potential role of Russia and CIS countries as important geopolitical and professional contributors within WSO’s global governance framework
The WSO President emphasized that oral health is a universal human concern, and that scientific exchange should remain open, ethical, and collaborative.
- Relationship Building and Informal Diplomacy
Beyond formal meetings, the mission included:
- Professional networking dinners and informal dialogues
- Cultural and intellectual exchanges that strengthened mutual understanding
and trust - Personal relationship building, which is critical for long-term institutional
cooperation.
These interactions reinforced WSO’s approach of relationship-based diplomacy,
grounded in respect, humility, and shared professional values.
Key Outcomes of the Mission
The Moscow mission achieved the following outcomes:
- Enhanced mutual understanding between WSO leadership and Russian stomatological stakeholders
- Strong interest expressed in future collaboration with WSO at academic, institutional, and leadership levels
- Alignment identified between WSO’s philosophy and the Russian model of stomatology as an integrated medical discipline
- Foundation laid for future:
- MOUs with academic and professional institutions
- Participation of Russian and CIS leaders in WSO councils,
committees, and advisory roles - Joint scientific meetings, forums, and congresses
Strategic Significance for WSO
- This mission is strategically significant because it:
- Positions WSO as a credible global referee and connector in international
stomatology - Reinforces WSO’s identity as an organization that unites rather than
excludes
- Strengthens WSO’s Eurasian presence, complementing its growing footprint
in: - ASEAN
- China
- Central Asia
- Europe
- Enhances WSO’s standing as a WHO-aligned, globally representative, and future-oriented organization
Recommendations and Next Steps
Following the Moscow mission, the following actions are recommended:
- Formal follow-up communications with key Russian and CIS counterparts
- Exploration of MOUs with selected academic or professional institutions
- Invitation of selected leaders to serve as:
- WSO Advisors
- Council Members
- Speakers at WSO-endorsed international events
- Inclusion of Russia and CIS representation in WSO’s geographical and governance planning
- Further high-level engagement during upcoming WSO global events and forums
Conclusion
The WSO Presidential Mission to Moscow was a timely, principled, and forward-looking initiative that reflects WSO’s commitment to “One World, One Oral
Health, One Smile.”
By engaging constructively with Russian and Eurasian partners, WSO continues to demonstrate that global stomatology must remain inclusive, ethical, and united, evenin times of geopolitical complexity.
This mission has laid a strong foundation for long-term collaboration, mutual
respect, and shared advancement of global oral health.
Prepared by:
Office of the President
World Stomatological Organization (WSO)
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