On 22 November 2024, the Council of European Dentists (CED) Member, Affiliate Member and Observer national dental associations met in Brussels, Belgium, for their biannual General Meeting under the chairmanship of CED President Dr. Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg.

The November General Meeting held its 2024 Board elections. Following the outcome of the session, current CED President Dr. Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg was re-elected by General Meeting delegates for a second term, to be carried out until November 2027. CED delegates also proceeded to re-elect for a three-year mandate Dr. Robin Foyle from the Irish Dental Association and Dr. Anna Lella from the Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists, as well as elect and welcome incoming Dr. Romy Ermler, from the German Dental Association (BZÄK).

The General Meeting was addressed by guest representatives from the European Dental Students’ Association (EDSA). Additionally, the CED welcomed guest delegates from the Israel Dental Association.

Corporate dentistry in a shifting European landscape for dental workforce: CED adopts Statement on Corporate Dentistry as well as guidelines for supporting young dentists in relation to corporate dentistry.

During its General Meeting, the CED adopted its Statement on Corporate Dentistry and the Dental Profession, outlining CED’s stance and core principles in relation to the current and future corporate dentistry status quo.

Access the CED Statement on Corporate Dentistry and the Dental Profession here.

In addition to the Statement, the CED also proceeded to adopt a document on Supporting and Informing Young Dentists in relation to corporate dentistry. This document highlights some of the main principles for ensuring that young dentists are informed and aware of the topic of corporate dentistry at their respective national levels.

Access the CED document on Supporting and Informing Young Dentists in Relation to Corporate Dentistry here.

CED adopts an updated version of the CED Statement on Medical Devices Regulation and chairside CAD/CAM procedures: right of dentists not to be defined as manufacturers

The CED agreed to adopt an updated version of the CED Statement on Medical Devices Regulation and chairside CAD/CAM procedures: right of dentists not to be defined as manufacturers. This updated document highlights the undeniable right of dentists to own and use CAD/CAM.

Access the updated CED Statement on Medical Devices Regulation and chairside CAD/CAM procedures here.

Endorsement of the World Dental Federation’s (FDI) Statement on the Reduction of Sugar Consumption

CED delegates endorsed the World Dental Federation (FDI)’s 2024 Statement on the Reduction of Sugar Consumption (available here). This endorsement recognises the important work carried out by the FDI on highlighting the necessity to reduce sugar consumption considering its impact on oral and general health.

The Council of European Dentists (CED) is a European not-for-profit association representing over 340,000 dental practitioners across Europe through 33 national dental associations and chambers in 31 European countries. Established in 1961 to advise the European Commission on matters relating to the dental profession, the CED aims to promote high standards on oral healthcare and dentistry with effective patient-safety centred professional practice, and to contribute to safeguarding the protection of public health. The CED is registered in the Transparency Register with the ID number 4885579968-84.

For more information contact:
CED Brussels Office
Tel: + 32 2 736 34 29
ced@cedentists.eu

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