The event is co-hosted by the Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association and the Asia Pacific Dental Federation. It is the first time Vietnam has hosted this event, with over 4,000 experts attending.

The Deputy Minister of Health praised the association for bringing experts together and promoting oral healthcare. He said hosting the congress shows Vietnam's dental industry is growing.

The minister urged the association to improve oral disease prevention and patient care.

He also encouraged the sector to use new technologies like artificial intelligence in dentistry.

The minister said international collaboration is important for Vietnam's dental industry.

The association was encouraged to support community oral healthcare.

The congress president said the event will share knowledge and improve oral healthcare quality.

The event includes pre-congress sessions and a main scientific agenda with presentations from experts.

There is also an international dental exhibition with equipment and technologies on display.

Before the congress, the Asia Pacific Dental Federation held meetings.

The World Health Organisation says oral diseases affect billions of people worldwide.

In Vietnam, most people experience oral disease.

The Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association has worked to raise public awareness of oral health.

This year, the association launched a campaign to provide free oral health examinations and care to thousands of children and residents.