Indent, association for the dental industry in the Benelux

The object of the association – set up in 1978 – is to represent the general interests of manufacturers of dental products and equipment and the subsidiaries of foreign manufacturers of dental products and equipment operating in the Netherlands and Belgium. In addition to the exchange of information and planning of activities, presentations by guest speakers are also made on current topics at the association’s meetings.

• National contact network Alongside a platform for the members, Indent also plays a consultative role with the professional bodies and other organisations active within dental practice. Not only technical, but also policy topics are discussed, with the aim of facilitating the safe use of dental materials and assuring the quality of dental care in the Benelux. Furthermore, Indent informs its members of regulations and legislation, as well as subsidy arrangements, and the association maintains contact with the government in this respect.
• International contact network In the international arena, member-ship of FIDE, the Federation of the European Dental Industry, allows Indent to cooperate with sister organisations in 12 European countries. FIDE’s involvement on its members’ behalf in Europe includes: liaison and lobbying efforts in relation to medical legislation, standardization bodies and regulatory affairs and the representation of the European dental manufacturing industry to international bodies such as IDM, FDI and ISO.