The World Stomatological Organization (WSO) is an international, non-profit professional body dedicated to advancing global oral health and fostering collaboration among dental professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators around the world. Founded in 2025 and legally registered in Singapore (UEN 202517520W) and Malaysia (1616437-H), WSO serves as a bridge linking continents, disciplines, and generations of oral-health professionals. Our motto is— ‘One World, One Oral Health, One Smile.’
To unite the world through oral health, where every individual enjoys the right to a healthy smile, and where knowledge, compassion, and innovation transcend borders.
Promote academic and clinical excellence through international education and research exchange.
Cultivate ethical, visionary leadership among dental professionals worldwide.
Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and society to accelerate technological innovation and sustainable growth.
Advocate for global access to preventive and restorative oral healthcare.
Foster cross-cultural understanding through the universal language of the smile.
Welcome Message
Dear colleagues, friends, and partners from around the world:
It is with profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the World Stomatological Organization (WSO).
WSO was founded on the belief that every person deserves better oral health, better opportunities, and a better future.
Our purpose is captured in our motto: “One World · One Oral Health · One Smile.”
A Platform Built for the World:
WSO is registered in Singapore (UEN 202517520W) and Malaysia (1616437-H) as non-profit organizations limited by guarantee.
We are an inclusive global platform uniting clinicians, academics, entrepreneurs, technicians, manufacturers, and policymakers.
Our Mission:
To advance global oral health and professional excellence.
To promote cross-border collaboration.
To uplift industries and entrepreneurs.
To champion global CSR and public health equity.
Our Vision:
WSO strives to become one of the world’s most influential and inclusive oral-health organizations.
We believe the future lies in global synergy across research, education, clinical practice, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Six Pillars of Membership:
Leaders / Coaches / Speakers
Dentists
Paradental Auxiliaries
Entrepreneurs & Manufacturers
Dental Technicians
Dental Hospital & Clinic Managers
Fellowship Ascension Pathway:
A clear, merit-based journey from Ordinary Member to Lifetime Achievement Fellow.
Rooted in Asia, Built for the World
Our early momentum is in China and Southeast Asia, but our vision is global.
We are expanding to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Australasia, and the Americas.
A Call to Collaboration
Wherever you are in the world, WSO is your home.
Let us work together toward a future where every individual can smile with confidence.
— Adjunct Professor Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan
— President & Founding Chairman, World Stomatological Organization (WSO)
Our members come from over 40 countries across five continents, representing clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, dental-equipment manufacturers, educators, and public-health advocates. Together, they form a vibrant ecosystem committed to integrating ‘Academia + Industry + Innovation + Culture’, creating tangible impact for the next generation of oral-health leaders.
Fellowship Ascension Pathway: A Model of Inclusive Global Recognition
To ensure long-term engagement, meaningful recognition, and sustainable growth, WSO has developed a Fellowship Ascension Pathway; a multi-tiered system that allows members from all levels of experience and backgrounds to grow with the organization and be recognized accordingly.
The World Stomatological Organization (WSO) is built on the principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and global solidarity.
Our experienced team is committed to delivering top-quality treatments tailored to your unique needs.
WSO offers a model that is based on equality, mutual respect and inclusiveness, distinguishing itself from other global organizations.
The WSO recognizes all stakeholders in the global field of dentistry through WSI, WSID and WSA.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will collaborate with the World Health Organization (WSO) to advance medical education, curricula, leadership training, public health planning, policy formulation, international standardization, mutual recognition, industrial innovation and development guidelines, regulatory standardization, as well as support for dental career development.
Learn more about WSO and being part of WSO today!
