Why participate IDS (International Dental Show)?
IDS (International Dental Show) in Koelnmesse, Cologne is a leading trade fair for the dental sector.
The event takes place biennially and brings together market players, innovators and professionals to learn about the latest technologies, products and trends.
The fair covers the entire value chain of oral care: from dental equipment and instruments to digital workflows, implantology, prevention and hygiene.
There is a particular focus on digitalization and sustainability, with innovations such as CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, intraoral scanners, AI-driven diagnostics and robotics.
IDS also offers solutions for efficient practice, patient safety and environmentally friendly materials.
The programme includes live demonstrations, interactive zones and conferences on current themes such as digital transformation, regulation and market developments.
With more than 2,000 exhibitors and more than 135,000 visitors from more than 150 countries, IDS is an international B2B platform for dentists, laboratories, distributors and manufacturers.
The fair offers space for knowledge sharing, networking and investments in the future of oral care.
Koelnmesse is centrally located and easily accessible by car, train and plane, which facilitates accessibility for international visitors.
IDS remains a fixture in the dental sector.
Themes
- Dental Equipment and Instruments: Chairs, Units, and Handpieces
- Digital dentistry: CAD/CAM, 3D printing and intraoral scanners
- Implantology and prosthetics: implants, abutments and restorative solutions
- Prevention and oral hygiene: prophylaxis, disinfection and hygiene systems
- Materials and consumables: composites, cements and printing materials
- Innovations and trends: AI, robotics and sustainable dentistry
Target audience
IDS caters to dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, laboratories, clinic managers, buyers, distributors and manufacturers in the dental industry. Policymakers, researchers, consultants and investors are also part of the target group.
Getting there
IDS takes place in Koelnmesse, Cologne.
By car, the location is accessible via the A3, A4 and A57, with ample parking on site.
If you travel by train, get off at Köln Messe/Deutz station, right next to the exhibition centre.
The location is also easily accessible by metro (lines 1 and 9) and tram.
From Cologne Bonn Airport, the trade fair can be reached in about 15 minutes by train or taxi.
Entrance tickets entitle you to free use of the regional public transport network (VRS).
Exhibitors and visitors
IDS welcomed around 2,000 exhibitors from 60 countries and 135,000 visitors from 156 countries in 2025. The visitors are mainly decision-makers and professionals looking for innovative products, digital solutions and strategic partnerships within the dental sector.
