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European Manual
The European Manual of Dental Practice, commissioned by the CED, first published in 1997 and updated in 2000, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2015, and its latest 2026 version in collaboration with the European Regional Organization of the FDI World Dental Federation (ERO), aims to provide comprehensive and detailed information for dentists who are considering working in another […]
08/03/2023
Press Release: CED November 2025 General Meeting in Brussels, Belgium
European dentists develop new recommendations on ageing and oral health, the use of protective devices to prevent orofacial injuries, and the protection of healthcare professionals in conflict zones, aiming to improve oral health in older adults, promote safer sports environments, and strengthen medical neutrality across Europe.
20/11/2025
Press Release: CED May 2026 General Meeting in Limassol, Cyprus
On 22-23 May 2026, the Council of European Dentists (CED) Member and Affiliate Member associations met in Limassol, Cyprus, for their biannual General Meeting under the chairmanship of CED President Dr. Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg. This year’s meeting was kindly hosted by the Cyprus Dental Association.
23/06/2026
Press Release: CED May 2025 General Meeting in Gdańsk, Poland
European dentists develop new recommendations on artificial intelligence, tobacco, sugar and antimicrobial resistance for European policies, reassert the need to ensure quality dental practices across borders, as well as warn against the risk of dental medical devices shortages.
28/05/2025
About-Us
About CED Homepage > About-Us Our Mission The Council of European Dentists (CED) is a European not-for-profit association which represents over 340,000 dentists across Europe. It was formerly called the EU Dental Liaison Committee (EU DLC), but its name was changed in May 2006. The association was established in 1961 and is now composed of […]
28/02/2023
Updated CED Resolution on Data Sharing as part of eHealth: Workflow, Prescription Protection and EHDS
Tags: eHealth
27/05/2026
Home
THE VOICE OF DENTISTS AND ORAL HEALTH IN EUROPE The Council of European Dentists (CED) is a European not-for-profit association which represents over 340,000 dentists across Europe About Us WELCOME TO THE CED WEBSITEDr. Freddie Sloth-Lisbjerg, President of the Council of European Dentists (CED) From Education to Safe Practice: Promoting High Standards in DentistryView reportCED CODE […]
28/02/2023
The Coalition for Vaccination urges European countries to increase vaccination coverage and tackle misinformation, including HPV vaccination
As a member of the Coalition for Vaccination, the Council of European Dentists (CED) joins other healthcare professionals in urging European countries to increase vaccination coverage and tackle misinformation. The Coalition for Vaccination is concerned that the success of vaccine protection may be in danger, due to vaccine hesitancy, vaccine shortages, misinformation and disinformation, and […]
Tags: HPV, ORAL CANCER, ORAL HEALTH, Vaccination
10/02/2026
The Copenhagen Declaration on Dental Undergraduate Training
European dental professionals urge the EU to moderniseundergraduate training, and update clinical standards originallyestablished in 1978
13/04/2026
March 2026 CED Policy Event at EU Parliament Brussels, Belgium
Sugar is no longer just a “sweet treat”, it is the number one threat to Europe’s public health. As the EU population ages, uncontrolled sugar consumption is driving a hidden epidemic of tooth loss, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, placing disproportionate burden on European health systems. Brussels, 25 March 2026: The Council of European Dentists […]
Tags: GENERAL HEALTH, ORAL HEALTH, Policy Event, SUGAR
03/04/2026
Updated CED Resolution on Reducing Sugar Consumption and Preventing Oral Diseases
Tags: ORAL HEALTH, PREVENTION, SUGAR
27/05/2025
Members
CED MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS Homepage > Members The Council of European Dentists is a European association composed of 32 national dental associations and chambers from 30 European countries. 28 of these national dental associations and chambers are full members of the CED, and are from Member States of the EU. A further 4 national dental associations have […]
28/02/2023
Board of directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Homepage > About-Us > Board of directors Board of directors The Board of Directors is composed of eight members, elected by the General Meeting every three years. The Board carries out political leadership and secures proper and efficient administration of the CED. The Board of Directors meets at least four times a year. Current […]
08/03/2023
Updated CED Resolution on Antimicrobial Resistance, One Health and Oral Health: An Integrated Cross-Sectorial Approach
Tags: AMR, ONE HEALTH, ORAL HEALTH
27/05/2025
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