Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VDDI e.V.)

The VDDI is the recognized voice of the German dental manufacturing industry.
Its aims and objectives are in particular:
Representation of the joint interests of the German dental manufacturing companies on the technical and political scale toward ministries, authorities, associations and other organisations both in Germany and abroad
Promotion of the exchange of opinions and experience between the member companies via working groups - e. g. Export Managers, Marketing/Distribution Inland, Public Relations, Barcode/HIBC, Dental Implants - and Technical Commission
PR work to promote the interests of the German dental manufacturing industry both nationally and internationally
Participation in the initiative proDente e. V.
Information and communication platform for sales promotion for the member companies both nationally and internationally (VDDI DentalPlace)
Organisation of the IDS International Dental Show German
Pavilions at dental trade exhibitions overseas
Co-operation with the national and international associations of dentists, dental technicians, dental dealers and dental manufacturers
Participation in the work of the European (FIDE) and international (IDM) associations of dental manufacturers
(VDDI is a member of FIDE and affiliated to the IDM via FIDE)
Exerting early influence on technical laws and regulations, in particular in Berlin, Bonn and Brussels
Participation in national, European and international standardization bodies
Promotion of research and development in co-operation with scientific institutes as well as granting of post-graduate scholarships via the "Forschungsgemeinschaft Dental"
Compiling and processing statistics, market reports and other market-related information for the member companies
Organisation of entrepreneur meetings, workshops and seminars